RASANEN, David Lauren, M.D. 1977-2004
RASANEN, CARLSON, PALMER
Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 6/13/2018 at 18:52:20
#1: OBITUARY--
DAVID LAUREN RASANEN, M.D. (1977-2004)
SANDRA MARIE RASANEN (1977-2004)WATERLOO, IOWA - David Lauren and Sandra Marie Rasanen, both 27, of Shreveport, La., died November 19, in Shreveport.
David was born June 24, 1977, in Rush City, Minn., son of Jeffrey D. and Monna L. Rasanen. Sandi was born June 6, 1977, in Michigan City, Ind., daughter of Brian L. and Diane K. Carlson.
David and Sandi became husband and wife Dec. 28, 1996. During their eight years together, they lived life with great passion. David completed a medical degree and was in an orthopedic surgery residency program. Sandi was an elementary education teacher, loved by her students, parents and faculty.
In spite of their hectic schedule, they loved to be a part of their church and community. In every place they lived, they used their gifts and abilities to glorify God. They taught classes, led small groups, worked in children's ministries and found time to know all their neighbors personally. Their love for others was evident by their constant involvement in the lives of those around them.
David and Sandi lived their faith in Jesus Christ in every part of their lives. Their focus was to please and serve God with all of their hearts. Though their years were few, they lived a very rich and full life. They traveled to places all over the world including New York, South Africa and Europe. David and Sandi dreamed dreams and their dreams became their reality.
Now, the largest of all dreams has come true - they are standing in the presence of Almighty God. We are so very proud of David and Sandi. They have finished the race, kept the faith and are home together.
David is survived by his parents, Jeff and Monna Rasanen; sister, Kristy; brother, Benjamin (Melanie); and grandfather, Tom Palmer.
Sandi is survived by her parents, Brian and Diane Carlson; sisters, Stephanie (Dustin) Brown and Stacey Carlson; brother, Steven; grandparents, Bruce and Marsha Carlson, Raine and Jose Granja, and Alden and Rosalie Baumgartner.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Cedar Valley Community Church, Waterloo, with burial in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Cedar Valley Community Church, with the family present from 5 until 7 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services on Saturday.
Memorials may be directed to the families for a memorial to be established in the honor of David and Sandi.
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
SOURCE: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Nov 22, 2004
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#2:Waterloo Natives Killed in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana - A head-on collision in Louisiana killed two Waterloo natives Friday.
Dr. David and Sandi Rasanen, both 27, were traveling north on U.S. Highway 71 about 5 p.m. Friday when a truck, driven by Jimmy Mark Gladden, 16, of Texarkana, Arkansas, crossed the center line and collided with their car according to a story in the Shreveport Times.
All three were reported dead at the scene. Family members said in the Rasanens obituary they were heading back to Waterloo for the holiday.
Both were graduates Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy. David Rasanen was in Louisiana completing his residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine for Orthopedic Surgery.
Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Valley Community Church in Waterloo. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Parents of the couple are Brian and Diane Carlson of Waterloo and the Rev. Jeff and Monna Rasanen of Elk Run Heights.
SOURCE: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Nov 22, 2004
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