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Dave Decker, age 60, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1965, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at his home. He had retired after 30 years with Colorado Springs Utilities at the Mesa Water Treatment Plant. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. David Wayne Decker was born on February 10, 1953 in Pulaski, Virginia to the late James R. and Shirley A. (Brown) Decker. He was a 1971 graduate of Harrison High School. He was an avid Rolling Stones fan and a Colorado Rockies fan. He enjoyed music, baseball, time with his family, and especially his grandkids. Dave married Phyllis Oquin on April 14, 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Phyllis survives and lives in Colorado Springs. Dave is also survived by 3 children: Brandi (Matt) Huerta of Fort Morgan, Colorado, Lacey (Sean) Mendes, and Steve Decker; his brother, Joe (Sharon) Decker; and sister, Sherry (Bill) Costain of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by Bud Bryson of Virginia Beach, Virginia. David is survived by his 5 wonderful grandchildren: Chelsee, Rachel, Josiah, Kaia, and Karli, and numerous nieces and nephews. "Big Dave" will be best remembered for his sense of humor; his big booming voice and storytelling always made him the life of the party. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A reception will follow at the family's home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave's name may be made to the American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com
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Dave played Snoopy in, "Your a Good Man Charlie Brown" at Harrison High School. He told great stories with a magic of delivery. As an employee of Colorado Springs Utilities I attended his retirement party because he had my respect. I asked him a couple of years later how he liked retirement and he replied, "I Love It". He made people feel at home and had a great sense of humor.
We will miss you.
Robert Mackey
July 14, 2013
My husband worked with Dave and spoke highly of him. You and your family are in my prayers. I have been in your shoes and it is very hard, I know that God will be with you and family and give you strength.
Barbara Clayton
July 13, 2013
Dave, was shocked to hear of your passing. You'll be missed. "Wow, life is really short." - My condolences to the family.
Teila Tankersley
July 12, 2013
To the entire Decker Family: I am sorry for your loss; my prayers are with you.
Page Dew
July 12, 2013
I did daycare for Lacey and Steven when they were just little ones. My heart goes out to the entire family and my prayers are with you.
July 11, 2013
Phyllis & Family,
So saddened to hear of Dave's passing. When I lived in the cul-de-sac he helped me get a skunk out of my garage one day! Such a good neighbor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Loretta Roe
July 11, 2013
To the Decker Family,
I got to know Dave in the Information Technology Dept of Springs Utilities. Dave was a lot of fun to talk to. He did have great stories and love to talk about his family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chella DiMenza
July 11, 2013
Dear Decker Family,
I have had the pleasure to work with both Dave and Sherry Decker at CSU. I always enjoyed talking with Dave about his love of baseball especially when he was coaching his son. Just through his words and conversation it was so obvious how much he loved his family. He was a great guy and I am so sad to hear this news.
Cheryl Miller
July 11, 2013
My condolensce to the family. I was the dispatcher for water when I first met Dave 30 years ago. He was a great friend and co worker
Patricia Morgan
July 10, 2013
I just heard today about Dave. Dave was and will always be an important friend in my life. Many laughs, many great conversations about life and politics. He definitely was family and will be sorely missed, but not forgotten. He loved his family and friends and always was great to talk to about anything. We are praying for Phyllis and family as you go through this difficult time.
Love,
Nick and Gina
Nick Brewer
July 10, 2013
I was a classmates of Dave's at Harrison High School. He loved to be on stage and have all the attention. He will be missed.
Patti Hines Generale
July 10, 2013
Dave is the one that trained me in as an operator at the Mesa Plant in 1974. Everything had to be just “so” with conviction and dedication to the water that we were treating. He also was a listening ear with heart felt concern when I lost one of my children. He was really "there" for me like no-one else. He was a great story teller with his on "one of a kind" theatrics thrown in. I really loved this guy and no one has even come close to the friend he really was during our time at Mesa. I am sorry that we lost touch over the years.
Phyllis, please except my sincere condolences to you and your families lost. There is no doubt that he was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend to the ones he loved and adored.
Don Taylor
July 10, 2013
Dave is the one that trained me as an operator at the Mesa Plant in 1974. Everything was done just "so" with dedication and conviction about the water we were treating. He also was a listening ear with heart felt concern when I lost one of my children. He was really "there" for me like no-one else. He was a great story teller with his on "one of a kind" theatrics thrown in. I really loved this guy and no one has even come close to the friend he really was during our time at Mesa.
I am sorry that we lost touch over the years.
Phyllis, please except my sincere condolences to you and your families lost. There is no doubt that he was a great husband, father grandfather and friend to the ones he loved and adored.
Don Taylor
Don Taylor
July 10, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts go out to you. I will miss Dave.
Cindy (McGee) Masse
July 10, 2013
Dave is the person that broke me in an as operator as the Mesa Plant in 1975. He is also the person that had a listening ear and heart felt sympathy during a very rough time in my life in losing one of my children.
I will always remember Dave for his idea of trying a new idea until it proves itself wrong before changing it and his great ability to tell a good story with theatrics thrown in.
Dave definitely impacted my life in a very positive way. Though I have not had contact with him in years he was a very special individual to me. My heart goes out to Phyllis and his family.
Please except my sincere condolences at this great time of great loss.
Don Taylor
Don Taylor
July 10, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with the Decker family.
Angie Berry
July 9, 2013
Prayers and love to the Decker family. Dave was a great guy and a good friend. I really enjoyed the years we worked together. He will be missed.
Dorothy Fien
July 9, 2013
What an extraordinary man he was. We are truly blessed to have had him in our lives in some way. He will be missed.
The Bell Family
July 9, 2013
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you All!!
Rachelle J
July 9, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We were at Harrison together and I remember Dave as a friend and as a happy guy. I wish we had kept in touch over the years.....
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Sam Bader
July 9, 2013
We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Caitlin and Ben Brieschke
July 9, 2013
Brandi you are in my thought
mary hawkins
July 9, 2013
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