David Allen DeWall

David Allen DeWall was born November 11, 1945 in Canon City, Colorado

to Esther Ruth (Voss) and Raymond Willard DeWall, the second of four

siblings. On April 12, 2024 at 11:11 pm he listened to God’s calling him

home. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He left behind his wife of 58 years, Becky (Hinkle) DeWall and three

children, whom were the light and purpose of his life; Michael David

DeWall (Debra) of Fort Collins, CO, Robert Edward DeWall (Jona) of

Berthoud, Co. and Lynette S. Harris (Steve) of Penrose, CO. His

grandchildren were his pride and joy. He watched two of them draw their

first breath and attended every event that they were a part of throughout each

of their lives; Kyle B. DeWall, now deceased, Layne Kayce Schieve of

Pueblo West, Benjamin F. Harris (Michaela) of Canon City, Co and Annika

Rae DeWall of Kansas City, Missouri. David delighted in his three great

grandchildren; Sloan Reese and Chandler Edward Schieve, and Saylor

Quinn Harris.

David served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam conflict, as a radioman, at

times stationed in Taipei Taiwan. He enjoyed many adventures, and was

honored to deliver the tragic news of President Kennedy’s assassination to

the officers aboard ship.

After the Navy, he returned to Westcliffe, where he met and soon married

Becky beginning their life and growing up together.

David worked hard and many different jobs until he found his passion of

driving eighteen wheelers for Don Ward and later Over the Road. After

retirement from trucking, he joined Becky in her Real Estate Brokerage

selling Real Estate until his health forced him to stay home.

The lasting friendships formed during his years of service with the Canon

City Jaycees remained important. Later after moving to Florence, David

was asked to join the Florence Volunteer Fire Department, becoming a

trained first responder. He loved the camaraderie and service, including

being on the traveling Hose Racing Team. He earned the nickname of

“Crash” for certain obvious reasons. While fighting a fire, he had a heart

attack which forced him into regretted retirement from the fore after only a

few years of service.

He was active in many sports which he was always good at including

softball, bowling, and golf. Also known to have a few brews while beating

his buddies at pool! He was so good at coaching Little League baseball that

upon returning to Fremont County from Southern California; finding no

“Little League”, he and Becky called Williamsport Pennsylvania, home of

Little League and found out how to start a chapter in Canon City. The very

first year of organization in 1970, there were thirteen teams of eager little

boys and One little girl, his Daughter Lynette (Princess Knock-a – Homa!).

Later he coached Young Amerian Football until finding his children grown

and no longer in need of a sporting coach, he devoted his time to being on

the board of Home Building Education in Florence for several years. All the

while attending what ever sporting event any of his children were in. He

faithfully traveled to Kansas catching every possible game at Bethany

College where his son played football. And later to all the games watching

his two sons coach high school football including a championship year.

Soccer games, football games, softball games and dancing performances

filled many nights and weekends evolving into enjoying seeing Grandson,

Ben dirt bike races.

His life was full of family and work. Accomplished at almost anything he

tried, including rehabbing homes for resale and reconstructing every home

Becky moved him into.

Reflecting on a good man and a good life is not easy to capture. So many

wonderful events so much joy and tears. A life well lived. He will be so

greatly missed. But so glad he no longer has to struggle.

Services will be held on Sunday April 21, 2024, 12 P.M. at the Steeple Event Center

Chapel in Canon City. Arrangements by Harwood Funeral Services. Please

join us after the services for a gathering at the Harris’ home.

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