Dave Alan Hunziker, age 62, died January 4, 2015 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A private family service is being planned for a later date.
Dave was born April 12, 1952 in Ames, Iowa to Erben and Margaret (Swatosh) Hunziker. Dave grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High in 1970. Dave had a profound interest in gardening, fishing, and spending time with his dog, Shadow. Dave also found much joy in being with his family and phone calls with his mother on a daily basis.
Dave is survived by his mother, Margaret; daughters, Sherie (Jeff) Paulsen and Shaela Hunziker; two granddaughters, Mariah and Makayla Garnas; five brothers, Dean (Darlene) Hunziker and his children Tim (Cathy) Hunziker, Jeff Hunziker, Dan (Ali) Hunziker; Jon (Bonnie) Hunziker and his children Michelle (Nathan) Bilyeu and Joni (Brian) Tickle; Gary (Chris) Hunziker and his children Megan (Joe) Mulvihill and Andy (Kelsey) Hunziker. Brother Steve (Susan) and his family Sam (Hilary) Hunziker, Will Hunziker and Anna Hunziker reside in Colorado and Brother Robert (Jane) Hunziker and his son Jack Hunziker live in California.
Dave is preceded in death by his father, Erb.
Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Although your work on earth is done
Your life in heaven has just begun.
Your struggles here were hard and long
But they're over now, you're finally home.
Life wasn't easy, by choice or fate
A decision made, sometimes too late.
A fight to the finish, always strong
Rest easy dad, you're finally home
I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
When life separates us
I'll know it is only your soul
Saying goodbye to your body
But your spirit will be with me always.
When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branch
I will know it is you singing to me.
When a butterfly brushes gently by me so care freely
I will know it is you assuring me you are free from pain.
When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attention
I will know it is you reminding me
To appreciate the simple things in life.
When the sun shining through my window awakens me
I will feel the warmth of your love.
That without rain trees cannot grow
Without rain flowers cannot bloom
Without life's challenges I cannot grow strong.
When I look out to the sea
I will think of your endless love for your family.
No matter where I am
Your spirit will be beside me
For I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
In loving memory.
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