David W. Welch
June 17, 2011
David Welch, 48, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
All services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
David is survived by daughters, Amy (Joel) Klapproth and Amanda Daniel; son, Jonathon (Crystal) Welch; six grandchildren and one on the way; parents, Bill and Joyce Welch; and brother, Dan Welch and Teresa Burriola, all of Des Moines. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of David.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Burch
06/22/2011
My condolences go to Davids family, I am daves cousin and friend from long ago when we were kids. He will be deeply missed. May our Lord God give his soul eternal rest in heaven where he truly belongs. to danny and aunt Joyce and uncle Bill and Daves family. I am very sorry for your lose. may God give you comfort in your time of grieving.
Jim and Linda Rivera
06/22/2011
To David's family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope time will ease your pain. Although we didn't get a chance to know David. We know he was a great and beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many. And that he will be greatly missed.
Kim Gentosi
06/22/2011
We did not have the honor to know David, but all that I have heard from Teresa tells me that he was a very good man,and will be missed by everyone that was blessed to know him.
I know that this is a very hard time for your family,losing a son ,brother ,father and granfather, but we all have to remember that God needs angels for a reason and from what I have been told he was truly an angel in many peoples eyes.
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.
God Bless,
Sincerly,
Kim And Ted Gentosi
Andrew Maliar
06/21/2011
Your smile and laughter will be missed at the Sheriff's Office. My deepest condolences to his family.
Mike Knode
06/21/2011
Dave was one of those guys that could brighten your day. Dave always had a smile on his face. We lost a friend and a brother. Its still hard to believe this has happened. Work will not be the same. It has been an honor to know you.
Rhonda Swanson
06/21/2011
Working with Dave was one of the best times in my life. He always had an amazing attitude and he always had a smile that lit up the room and made others smiles as well. Dave will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Rhonda
Eric Willson
06/21/2011
It is hard walking into work every morning and not seeing dave. he would always say something to get your mind going or he would crack some kind of joke. he was always a person to go to if you did not know the answer. he was a great co-worker to many of us and will always be a great friend. until we meet again dave.
Reynolds& Darlene Nibbio
06/21/2011
Officer David Welch; you will be truly missed by so many family members,co-workers, and many friends more than you even know. The lord only takes the good ones home to heaven and he asked you if you were ready to go home and you said your duties were finished on earth and you was ready to go home even if their some things that were left un-done than it was meant to be. Please don't cry for me know because I lived a good life and I will help all of you through the times ahead if you ask me. David please tell you Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Walt Keehen and Your Grandparents Welch hello and tell them that they are still missed by many friends and family members. We are so glad that"GOD" took you home now and David you are no longer suffering and no longer have any more pain, but you are just another angel in heaven. With Our Deepest
Sympathy to you parents; your children; your brother his family; your cousins; and all the rest of you family.
Reynolds and Darlene Nibbio- 06/21/2011 03:00PM
Philadelphia,PA
Ann Bagatti
06/21/2011
Every time Dave walked into the courtroom he had a smile on his face and always greeted you. He is good people and will be missed.
Hilary Perry
06/21/2011
I still can't believe I'm never gonna walk by you and have you call me "grandma" again. I miss your smile and laughter and the things you always said that made me laugh. You will forever be in my heart.
Jenna Porter
06/21/2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. Officer Welch was a great guy who would always give me grief for driving a Chevy, while he loved his Ford. He always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed!!!
Randy Cross
06/21/2011
I worked with Dave and know what a great person he was. He touched the lives of coutless people in a very positive way and made the world a better place. May God be with his family during this difficult time.
Tonya Palmer
06/21/2011
Dan and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that all your friend's thoughts and prayers are with you now. Unexpected loss is the worst to deal with and if you need us for anything we are here for you. Sorry again to you and your family.
Gaila Conklin
06/21/2011
Dave will be missed by his friends at Jail Court.
Al Voigt
06/21/2011
Dave you will be dearly missed by everyone you worked with. You always made me smile and laugh just as you did everyone you came in contact with. I know we will see each other again and when we do I will bring the fishing poles and bait. We will miss you and keep you in our prayers...
Voigt