Meldrem, David L. 1954-2009

MELDREM, GILKEY, COLLUM, GOAD, BLAIN

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 2/10/2012 at 12:10:33

The Poweshiek County CR; May 6, 2009

DAVID L. MELDREM, 55

David L. Meldrem, 55, of Hiawatha, went to be in the presence of his Lord on April 30, 2009, from complications of multiple strokes at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with Pastor Brian Fink of the River of Life Church in Cedar Rapids officiating. Pallbearers were Brad Collum, Jason Goad, TJ Blain, Matt Guy, Joe Amason, Mike Geurts, Terry Mullen, and Vaughn VerSteegh. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at River of Life Church in Cedar Rapids.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the David L. Meldrem Memorial Fund.

Dave was born on March 30, 1954, to Max and Rosetta Meldrem of Grinnell. He attended school at Grinnell-Newburg and Lynnville-Sully Schools. He was married on April 15, 1978, to Becky Gilkey.

Dave is survived by his wife, Becky, of 31 years; two daughters and their families, Layna (Brad) Collum, Quintin and Shealynn of Nevada, and Jenny (Jason) Goad, Keegan and Raymond of Vinton; his parents, Max and Rosetta Meldrem of Grinnell; one sister, Vicki (Jerry) Blain and their children, Summer (Matt) Guy and TJ (Amie) Blain; and one brother, Brady (Julie) Meldrem and their children, Codie and Cassadie; and two great-nephews and one great-niece.

Dave was a devoted son, brother, husband and father. He was a faithful friend and a devoted believer. He was full of wit and humor, sometimes very ornery and a joy to be around. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed!