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David West Obituary
Dave, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving, gentle and giving person.
Dave was a true blue, quiet man who really loved his family and friends and made sure they knew it. He treasured his guitar and thoroughly enjoyed playing it. He loved music immensely in many different genres.
Dave also loved writing, fishing, trap shooting, hunting and rooting on the Broncos and the Rockies. He loved to laugh and make others laugh too. He reached out and helped others, known and unknown, never expecting anything in return.
Dave was born on September 8, 1989 to Steven and Julie (Knutson) West. He was a 2008 graduate of Saint Mary's High School and attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He received the Arrow of Light Award and then the coveted rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
Dave leaves behind his parents, Steve and Julie West of Falcon, Colorado; his sisters, Cara West of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Katie (Kenny) Watkins of Custer, South Dakota; his grandmothers, Barbara West of Gilbert, Arizona and Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Marion Knutson of Orange Park, Florida; his uncle, Scott (Cecelia) West; aunts, Staci (William) Webb, and Lisa West of Colorado Springs, Colorado; uncles, Gregory (Anna) Knutson of Tacoma, Washington, Doug Knutson and Carl Knutson of Orange Park, Florida; nephews: Jacob West, Jared West and Jordan Watkins; nieces, Tyrae Johnson, Nicole Johnson and Kianna Sander; and cousins, Lars (Katrina) Knutson and Katrina Paris of Tacoma, Washington, Carl (McKinna) Knutson, Jr. of Port Charlotte, Florida and Adam West of Denver, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Albert H. West and Clifford G. Knutson; uncle, Paul A. Knutson; and aunt, Linda C. Knutson.
Memorial Service, 6:00PM, Saturday, March 19, 2016, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in David West's name to the Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 6355 East Blaney Road, Falcon, Colorado 80831.
Dave will always be remembered with much love and will be sorely missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Loretta Martin
March 12, 2021
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting David, I am well aware of how much he meant to his family and friends. I wish I had met him. I am sending best wishes to his family on this, the 5th anniversary of his passing.
Jordan Watkins
February 28, 2020
Its Jordan Watkins. I know its 2020 right now but I still cant get over my best friend leaving. I just hate that every time I go to grandma and grandpas house he is not there. I really miss you David. I love you. I will see you later.
lisa lowery
April 4, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. Very sad news.
Julie Kirby-Hines
March 23, 2016
So sad to hear of David's passing. Thinking of you and the special memories of David as a little one.
callie
March 23, 2016
I went to treatment with him...If i could i only use one would for him it would be a teddybear. A big ole' teddy bear. I remember listneing to music together and have long music talks...the little things that matters the most...love you brother. See you again
Sonja Brundage
March 19, 2016
He will sorely missed by the staff of Your Personal Assistant. He was such a gentle, polite man.
Jeanine Myers
March 19, 2016
Julie, I was so sorry to hear your son had passed. Our prayers are with you.
John & Cristy Ortiz
March 18, 2016
John and I are very sorry for your loss Julie and Steve. Dave was a very sweet, kind, polite and respectful neighbor. We will miss fishing and camping with him. Love to you all and prayers to your family.
Georgia Long
March 18, 2016
There are no words to express the extent of our sorrow at the loss of your precious David.Only those who have lost children know the depth to which our hearts ache.Treasure every special memory you have and in time may God's healing comfort bring you a measure of peace. Till then may He carry you through each moment,hour, and day.How we wish we could be there with you at this time.Till we can visit, we will carry you both (and Barbara too) in our prayers, our thoughts, and our hearts.
Butch Long
March 18, 2016
David was 6 when we moved to Missouri and we didn't know him as well as we would have liked to. But I will always remember the times when David and Steve would stop and visit on their way to Illinois to shooting events. It was a touch of home that was much appreciated.
Georgia and I send our prayers and hearts to Steve and Julie. We know how mush this hurts and we also know that the Lord will pull you through this time of sorrow. There will always be a hole in your heart but over time it will be filled with the good memories of his life with you and be a place of joy rather than pain.
Kelly wilkinson
March 18, 2016
What a handsome young man. I am very, very sad for your loss and sorry not to be there for you. It has been a long, long time, but I hope you know you are in my heart. Take good care of each other; you can find me on FB or at [email protected] if you want to reconnect. Xxox
Hicks Family
March 18, 2016
David The Great Hunter - What an AMAZING kid. My family has watched him grow up. He was the joker - He could make you laugh till you cried. He was a gentle soul. He and my kids would hunt rabbits, and whatever else they could find. He never really asked for much. His guitar could be heard as he played the song Stairway to Heaven. Boy could he play. His laugh only Dave laughed like that. Dave, we will miss you so very very much. Steve and Julie I wish I could hug you and make it better. But know we will always be here for you both. We love and will miss our buddy Dave. Happy Hunting Dave save some for us.
Loretta Martin
March 18, 2016
I am very saddened that I never had the pleasure of meeting David. He was dearly loved by his Grandmother and my friend, Barbara West, so I heard many nice things about him. Blessings to all of his family.
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