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David Van Zee

June 16, 1949 - August 8, 2017

VISITATION
August 11, 2017
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
517 S.W. Des Moines Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-4348

FUNERAL SERVICE
August 12, 2017
10:30 AM

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
517 S.W. Des Moines Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-4348

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I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I was a classmate of his at Newton High School, class of 1967. My sincere condolences to his family.
Lit by Beth Paschal Current - Marietta, GA - Classmate Aug 09, 2017
Deepest sympathy to you Rita and your family. Heaven has gained an angel who will be missed by all.
Lit by Jeannie Reilly - Ankeny, IA - Friend Aug 09, 2017
My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for our love ones lost in death can be reassuring.
Lit by A friend Aug 10, 2017
Rita and family,

My condolences to all of you.

Janice Yori Edmondson
Lit by Janice Edmondson - Altoona, IA Aug 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss Rita and family. My prayers are with you and your family. Love Beth.
Lit by A friend Aug 10, 2017
Dearest Rita and family ~ I am so sad for your loss. David was one - of - a - kind special guy! I wish I could have gotten you both to Virginia Beach for a visit. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Hrubes
Lit by A friend Aug 10, 2017
Rita, my deepest condolences to you and your family. David was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was a true gentleman and he'll will be missed greatly.
Lit by Todd Omundson - Altoona, IA Aug 10, 2017
Dear Rita......you are in my thoughts and prayers. Talk about him often and keep his wonderful memories alive. We are all here for you. Hugs, Mary Jo Key
Lit by Mary Jo key - Ankeny, IA Aug 10, 2017
Dear Rita, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love John and Donna
Lit by Donna Podkowa - Belvidere, IL - Family Friend Aug 10, 2017
Dear Rita, so very sorry to hear of the death of David. Our prayers and sympathies go out to you and your family. Much too young!!!
Lit by Laurie and Jerry (Stecker) Harms - Titonka, IA Aug 10, 2017
Rita, I am so sorry for your loss. David was such a great person. I know David and you had an amazing relationship and he brought great joy to your life.
Hold on to the memories! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Lit by Emily Garlock Dickenson - Ankeny iowa Aug 10, 2017
Dear Rita,
Don't know if you remember me but I worked with David for many years at first Noma Outdoor Products and then with Ryobi/MTD! Though we lost track of each other over the years he was a close and loved friend of mine! I will miss him a lot!! My thoughts and prayers to you and the family!!
Peter Stryker
Lit by Peter Stryker is - Mauldin, SC Aug 11, 2017
Rita and family,
I was so saddened to read of David's passing. He was such a gentleman and had such a loving spirit. He will be missed greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lit by Jocelyn McManus - Altoona, IA Aug 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Rita.

Susan Stanley Surom and Family
Lit by A friend Aug 11, 2017
Rita - I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in thought and prayer. Cherish your many memories, stay strong and faithful.
Lit by Kelly McCumber - Ankeny, IA Aug 11, 2017
Rita and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember David and celebrate his life. I enjoyed singing with David on the praise team at Holy Trinity.
Lit by Julie Nash - Ankeny, IA Aug 11, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to you and your family.
Lit by Lori Kramer-Lydon - Ankeny, IA Aug 11, 2017
Rita,

My condolences. Please tell Chris and Jonathan that I am sorry. I have missed talking with him over the years.

All the best,

Steve
Lit by Steve Grande - rancho mirage, CA - Coworker Aug 13, 2017

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