David Hyson Obituary

David Leland Hyson, age 57, passed away February 26, 2011 with his family by his side. He had battled multiple myeloma for seven years. He was born July 12, 1953 to William and Thelma (Sullenberger) Hyson in Morgantown, West Virginia. David traveled to Germany as a child. He attended school in point Marion, Pennsylvania and Fort Richardson, Alaska. He graduated from Widefield High School in 1971. He worked in landscaping for a number of years and then was employed by Fittje Brothers printing. David loved bowling, basketball, camping, boating, and fishing. He built numerous pinewood Derby cars with his nieces and nephews. David's biggest passion was his 1964 Stingray corvette. He spent many hours rebuilding and polishing his car. He enjoyed entering the car in shows. David was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his siblings Bill (Amy Margolies) Hyson, Irene (Glen) Higgins, and Margaret Hyson. A brother James preceded him in death. His nieces and nephews include Lara Taylor, James (Deanne) Taylor, Amanda (Jeremey) Rollin, Zachary (Sarah) Taylor, Glen Higgins, and Emily Higgins. Great nephews and nieces include Toby Rollin, Isaac Rollin, Arabella Rollin, Zachariah Taylor, and Cheyenne Taylor. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 s. us Highway 85/87 in Fountain, CO. Services will be held at the same location at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011. The Rev George Carson of Springfield, MO will officiate. Cremation will occur on March 14, 2011, and David will be placed with his brother James in Evergreen Cemetery.