David W. Law, 1951 - 2024

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Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 11/20/2024 at 21:00:16

Sioux City Journal
31 August 2024

David W. Law, 72 of Dakota Dunes, SD passed away Aug. 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at the Sioux City Elk’s Lodge #112, 1001 Tri View Ave. The visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., the service at 12 p.m., with a luncheon following. Per David’s wishes, he will be cremated and buried at a later date.

David was born in Sioux City, on Aug. 30, 1951 to John and Gladys Law. David graduated from Lawton/Bronson high school in 1970 and joined the Marines shortly after. He had always been so very proud of his service where he became a sharpshooter.

David enjoyed his role as Engineer with Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. He was employed there for 36years. Growing up on a farm in Bronson contributed to his work ethic. He loved his mother and father deeply and missed them greatly when they passed.

David, never having children of his own, enjoyed taking over the role of step-father to Shane and Farrah and grandfather to their children. He never missed their sporting events and was famous for always supplying Crystal Lite drinks to them and their teammates.

David was known for his adventurous spirit and enjoyed many diverse hobbies, including golfing, water and snow skiing, hunting, motorcycle racing. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.

He was such a good friend to many and a great neighbor, always willing to help anyone. He really enjoyed attending the retired railroader luncheon with Margaret, held once a week at various restaurants. David lived every day with gusto, with positivity, and with joy.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela (1976), his parents and grandparents.

Left to cherish is memory are his wife, Margaret Simmons, stepchildren – Farrah Preston and Shane Nielsen, and grandchildren. Sister JoAnn (Larry) Dowd, niece Kayla (Jeff) Dowd-Kula. Nephews: Jacob Dowd, Aaron (Anna) Dowd, and Mark (Jena) Dowd.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s associations in David’s name would be appreciated.