David LeRoy Darrah
February 14, 1950 — July 22, 2024
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Dave Darrah, 74, passed away on July 22, 2024, after battling ALS for nine-and-a-half-years. He was born on February 14, 1950, to Boyd and Emma (Dennis) Darrah.
Dave attended the University of Northern Iowa and served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid Hawkeye fan who loved to BBQ and smoke all kinds of meats in his huge smoker. Dave enjoyed camping outdoors and listening to music. He owned a pest control business and later sold it to work for the West Des Moines schools as a school bus driver and instructor.
Dave is survived by his wife, Michele Darrah of Ankeny, IA; sons, David Darrah, Jr. and Jason Darrah of Sioux City, IA; five sisters, two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
He is preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Emma (Dennis) Darrah.
A visitation will be held on August 1 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Following the visitation will be a disposition of David's urn at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive.
Donations can be made to PVA, Paralyzed Veterans of America in loving memory of David L. Darrah.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Rick and Pauline Kvien
07/28/2024
David your commitment to your family and your love for each of us will live on forever. Thank you for being such a giving person. Love YOU forever. Rick and Pauline
Joan (Roberts) Groves
07/26/2024
Michele,
My deepest sympathies to you and Dave's family. Think of you often. Joan
Colleen
07/24/2024
I love and miss my brother and hold him close in my heart. We had fun times as kids and adults alike. Always there when I needed him, always eager to bring family together…I miss those times with him. I was so fortunate to be able to spend these last years with him. Even though this devastating disease ravished his body and took him from me we were still able to laugh and cry and enjoy reminiscing the good times. I will always miss him terribly but he will always be near and I will forever cherish the memories.
Kristin and Devin Christensen
07/24/2024
Devin and I always enjoyed Dave's company and his spicy personality. It took me a little bit to figure out Dave's personality and when I did, I fell hard! What an amazing human who could always make me laugh. He would have done anything for Devin and me! Before ALS impacted Dave, I especially loved his stories of his early morning Sam's visits where he would buy random things and Michele and I would giggle so loudly. Dave was special and fought this disease.
Love you to pieces Dave and Michele!
Kristin Christensen
Patricia Gibson
07/24/2024
My deepest sympathy’s goes out to the entire family. Dave was such an amazing, funny, loving, kind, jokester, one of a kind man. He always expressed how much his family meant to him. I loved and enjoyed every min of the last 9 years working with him. He will be deeply missed.
Kayla
07/23/2024
Meeting and taking care of Dave for the last 9 years meant more to me than anyone could know. He was an amazing soul who kept spirits high even at the worst of times. Dave and Michelle became family to me. I will miss him deeply and know he is flying freely and pain free. Thoughts are with the family during this tragic loss of a beautiful human
Vickie Schulz
07/23/2024
My one & only uncle, was always there if he could help, or if you needed him.
Always bringing smiles to any room he walked into. You were one of a kind, and the best uncle ever ! You will Truly be missed !
Pauline
07/23/2024
I lost my best friend today, will never forget my brother, my best friend, my one of a kind