Llewelyn, David G. 1934-2012

LLEWELYN, RACINE, JOHNSON, MORGAN, TONG

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Date: 2/20/2021 at 16:06:48

David G. Llewelyn
December 5, 1934 - February 1, 2012
West Des Moines

Dr. David G. Llewelyn D.D.S., age 77, of West Des Moines died February 1, in Des Moines. David has been a Dentist in West Des Moines in his practice at 701 13th street since 1963. A Memorial service celebrating David's life will be on Saturday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m. at Urbandale United Church of Christ, 3530 70th St., Urbandale, IA. The family will receive friends from 2 - 4 p.m. at the church.

David was born on December 5, 1934, the son of Albert and Hattie Llewelyn of Bloomfield, IA. He graduated from the University of Iowa Dental School in 1960. David and Diane Racine were married in Ames, IA, on June 26, 1960. He spent the next three years as a Navy dentist at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia.

David and Diane moved to West Des Moines in 1963 and he established his dental practice on 7th Street. Two children, David J. and John were born to the family.

David was still an active dentist and saw patients just two days prior to his death. He saw dentistry not only as a job or business, but also as a calling. David was active in the Iowa Dental Association and the American Dental Association throughout his career. He was committed, generous and loving to his patients, family and friends.

His wife Diane preceded him in death on January 25, 1991.

In 1992 he entered into a committed relationship with Paul A. Johnson. On May 31, 2009, David and Rev. Paul Johnson were legally married in a ceremony at United Church of Christ - Congregational in Ames. Paul and David were members of Urbandale UCC but regularly attended the UCC church in Ames where Paul served as Interim Minister for over three years and recently in Grinnell where Paul presently serves as Interim Minister. David was a committed, faithful and active Christian.

David is survived by his two sons and their families: David J. and his husband Jeffrey Morgan of Cambridge, MA, and John and Laurie Llewelyn and their children, Garrett, Jay, and Olivia of Saginaw, MI.

He is also survived by his husband and Paul's family: Paul's daughter Larisa Tong and her husband Hai and their twins, Elliot and Violet of Folsom, CA, and a daughter, Amy and her husband Vince and their children, Elizabeth, Owen, and Lilya of Metamora, IL. Paul's son is Choi Johnson of La Crosse, Wi.

He is remembered and loved by family, patients and many friends who are grateful for sharing his life. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 03 Feb 2012.