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1941
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2016
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David Weyant Obituary
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, December 22, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Odessa with Terry Tamplen officiating. Graveside service will be held at Monahans Memorial Cemetery at 2pm.
David was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1941, to Owen and Betty Weyant. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1959. He received advanced degrees from Ferrum College in VA, McMurry University in Abilene, TX, and Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. He dedicated his life and career to ministry.
He was ordained as an Elder in 1976 in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church. After transferring to the New Mexico Conference in 1977, he served under appointment until he retired in 2005.
Rev. Weyant's appointments in the NM Conference included: Iraan, TX; Kermit, TX; Highland UMC, Odessa, TX; First UMC, Hobbs, NM; Monahans/Wickett UMCs, TX; El Paso District Superintendent and Odessa District Superintendent. He founded and directed Camp Sunshine, a camp for mentally challenged individuals hosted yearly at Sacramento Methodist Assembly.
David loved baseball and was a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan. He also enjoyed golf, woodworking, and gardening and completed the Texas Master Gardener program. He was an active member and past president of the Odessa Downtown Lions Club. He and his late wife Carol were actively involved in and embraced by the communities where they lived.
David is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Carol Grove Weyant.
He is survived by two daughters, Janet Weyant of Odessa, TX and Amy Weyant of Decatur, GA. He is also survived by his siblings, brother, Tom Weyant and his wife Marsha of Utica, NY, sister, Jane Deutschmann and her husband Rudy of Boulder, CO and sister, Lori Weyant of Pittsburgh, PA.
Throughout his ministry, he signed his newletters and correspondence "Disciple in the making, David." We rejoice and celebrate as heaven welcomes home a devoted disciple and faithful servant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacramento Methodist Assembly or Texas Lions Camp.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign the guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com
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Jim Furr
January 1, 2017
Dave was my roommate at Ferrum and Union College. My wife Mary and I have exhanged Christmas cards with him since our college days. He was a great friend and we are so sorry to hear of his death.
Jim & Mary Fur
December 24, 2016
My condolences to David's family for your loss. I was a classmate of David's from Bedford High School Class of 1959. In fact, we rode the school bus together as we both lived in Manns Choice at the time and he used to tease me a lot, but always good-natured teasing. David was our go-to man to emcee our class reunions and he always did a wonderful job. He was truly a gentleman and he will be missed.
Rest in peace, friend.
Beverly (Salsberry) McKenzie
December 22, 2016
Dear Amy,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and the family during this time.
Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Pooja Sharma
Laverne Casteel
December 22, 2016
So sorry to learn of your Father's passing, thoughts and prayers are with you.
David always had the nicest smile and caring thoughts. David's father and I were first cousins and his grandparents Alvey and Vennie were my Aunt and Uncle.
We lived on the farm next to them in the Reynoldsdale area Bedford Co PA
Laverne Miller Casteel
Deborah McPherson
December 22, 2016
David was one of my favorite cardiac rehab patients. We spoke often about Pennsylvania, as my brother lives there. He was a blessing to many and it was such a pleasure to see him and speak to him this past Wednesday. I'm so sorry for your loss. Deborah McPherson
Harvey Oaxaca
December 21, 2016
Amy,
You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers as you all celebrate your Dads "Coming Home" celebration.
Thanks for your consistent witness and love for your fellow man. Harvey Jr. is truly blessed to call you friend.
You are loved.
In Him"
The Oaxacas in McKinney (Harvey Sr. and Rebecca)
Eddie & Kathy Rhodes
December 21, 2016
I will miss this man so very much! He was a blessing to our family and to the community of in general. The Odessa Downtown Lions Club has lost a GREAT Lion!
Our thoughts and prayers for the family will continue to go up for a long, long time!
Wanda Chenault
December 21, 2016
May the grace and blessings of God be with Janet and Amy. Rest in peace David in the arms of our Lord and Savior. You are now free from all of your pain and suffering . May the Lord give your family peace and blessings .
Lainie Kidd
December 21, 2016
So sad to hear of this loss. David married us and baptized both of my children, it feels as if we have lost a family member. He was such a good man and faithful servant, I enjoyed his sermons immensely. He always made the word of God so relatable to your own personal journey with God.
Hayley Bushart with Rev. Weyant at St. Luke's UMC, Odessa, TX
Rev. Kevin and Kim Bushart
December 21, 2016
David was a friend, colleague, mentor, counselor, pastor and disciple of Jesus Christ. We enjoyed many Wednesday morning breakfasts with David and pastoral friends in Odessa. then we often met him on Friday mornings as well with a group of community members. My oldest daughter always told me that she wanted him to do her wedding. "I guess I waited too long" she said with sadness when I told her of David's promotion to heaven. He will be missed by many.
Larry and Glena Bagley
December 21, 2016
Our family was blessed by knowing David and Carol when they served Highland UMC in Odessa, TX.
Julie Capps
December 21, 2016
David was such a wonderful man and preacher. I just mourned when he left Highland. Sending peace and love to you all.
Linda Terrell
December 21, 2016
David was a kind and gentle man. I loved the time I spent with him and remember how much fun we had following the steps of the Wesley's in England. Loved seeing him and his cohorts on Friday mornings at breakfast. He will be missed, but he's where he always wanted to be. What a wonderful place to spend Christmas!
Shirley Stokes
December 21, 2016
David was a special person...will be missed! Prayers for the family...
David Edwards
December 21, 2016
Monday, I reviewed my weekly calendar and what was on it. Today, I was scheduled to make my regular call to my good friend David, Monday afternoon after returning from an eye appointment with my retina specialist I received a text from a friend telling me that David had passed away Sunday evening. David Weyant was more than my friend. He was a model for me, one of kindness and humility. He touched life after life with his gentle manor. He was a wonderful unassuming soul. He blessed me during the time I spent with him
When we served on the joint NM/NWTC cabinets. We affectionately referred to him as King David and I was known as David the Lesser. We talked over the years after leaving active ministry and up until recently David was always upbeat. During my last call I said I don't want to be a bother if you aren't able to talk or visit and he insisted I continue to call and that he looked forward to our visits. I will have to wait for our next visit, but in the mean time, my dear friend will be spending Christmas with the Angels in peace without pain at rest from the suffering and walking and breathing free from the anguish of the recent months and the constant health battles that he fought for several years. I look forward to seeing him again, but until then God bless my friend, King David Weyant! May the Peace that is beyond understanding be with Amy and Janet and the Spirit of God's grace of walk with them too!
Great Friends of many years, Judge Ray, Commissioner Ted Ward and Rev. Weyant
Gina Ray (Daughter of Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans
December 21, 2016
It was always a real treat to have Rev. Wyant revisit The First United Methodist Church of Monahans. He was very much loved.
Gina Ray (Daughter of Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans
December 21, 2016
Gina Ray (Daughter of Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans
December 21, 2016
Judge Ray, Commissioner Ted Ward and Rev. Weyant shared many lunches together after church
Gina Ray (Daughter of Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans
December 21, 2016
Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans considered David one of is best friends and one of the best ministers who ever came to Monahans.
Gina Ray (Daughter of Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans
December 21, 2016
Judge Ray, Commissioner Ward and Rev. Wyant were great friends for many years. He will truly be missed by them and many others in Monahans.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
These 3 men spent many wonderful times together.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Monahans Comissioner Ted Ward and Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans were good friends with David Weyant and loved to have lunch with him after church.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Having Rev. Weyant was always such a treat whenever he would visit Monahans.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Ronold Ray and David Weyant at Ted Ward's 90th birthday party a couple of years ago.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans & Rev. Weyant were close friends. He is such a delightful person & was a relief minister when ours was out of town.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
Judge Ronold Ray of Monahans & Rev. Weyant were close friends. He is such a delightful person & was a relief minister when ours was out of town.
Gina Ray
December 21, 2016
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