David Winslow Mehaffy 1932 - 2013

MEHAFFY, BETHEL, GABEL

Posted By: Deb (email)
Date: 12/30/2014 at 18:44:38

David W. Mehaffy, Jr., 80, of Burlington, died at 2:55 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at his home.

Born June 10, 1932, in Iowa City, IA he was the son of David Winslow and Gertrude Elizabeth Bethel Mehaffy. On September 30, 1951, he married Jenny Lee Gabel in Burlington.

David was a member of the Local #410 as a self employed carpenter for 45 years, retiring in 1994.

He attended Burlington Schools.

He enjoyed all outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time at his cabin. He was known for his great sense of humor. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Jenny; two sons, Steven David (Linda) Mehaffy and Chris Michael (Cindy) Mehaffy of Burlington; one daughter, Martha (Chris) Inghram of Burlington, IA; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris Brown of Burlington, one sister-in-law, Glenna Mehaffy of Burlington, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lewis and Albert, and four sisters, Martha Hellberg, Juanita Freeman, Gertrude Augustine and Alice Walsh.

Cremation has been entrusted to Thielen Crematory.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Mehaffy will be Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Steven Mehaffy's Home, 202 Shields Street, Burlington.

Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A memorial has been established.