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David North Obituary
Ottumwa
Dr. David Earl North, 71, of 705 E. Alta Vista died at 7:26 a.m. October 11, 2015 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
He was born June 5, 1944 in Rochester, IN to Henry Frank Aiden and Virginia Dare Long North. He married Sheryl Lee Anderson December 16, 1967.
Having grown up in Corydon through 5th grade, David graduated high school in Norton, KS. He received his A.A. degree from Centerville Community College and his D.V.M. from Iowa State University in 1970.
David worked for a veterinarian in Tipton for a year before opening Appanoose Veterinary Clinic in Centerville. In 1978 he moved to Ottumwa, owning and operating Animal Clinic South Side along with his colleague, Roy Meyer until he retired in 2013.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer. He loved aviation and was a long time pilot; recently sharing that love with his oldest grandson.
Surviving is his wife, Sheryl; a son, David E. (Laura) North Jr. of Oskaloosa; a daughter, Steffany (Mike) Mohan of Clive; eight grandchildren, Charlie, Aiden, Jake and Tommy North, Luke, Camaryn, Halle and Josh Mohan; a brother, Charles (Ursula) North of Whitewater, WI; a sister, Barbara (John) Chaplik of Grand Junction, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His body has been cremated.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Ottumwa with Rev. Jon Disburg officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles, IA at a later date.
Visitation with the family present will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Tenco Industries.
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Memories and Condolences
for David North
he was veternarian
don bailey
December 27, 2015
Mike and Sue North
October 15, 2015
Dear Sheryl, Charlie, Barb and all of David's other family, we are so sorry to hear of David's passing, and wish we could be there with you. Mike and Sue North
Sue Ballinger
October 15, 2015
Condolences to Dave's family. He was such a great guy. May he be remembered for all his kindness.
Classmate - class of 1962
Julie Richardson
October 15, 2015
Condolences to David's family. He was a truly nice guy. (Member of NCHS class if 1962)
Denny passman
October 14, 2015
Sherri and family..so sorry to hear of Dave's passing, but happy to know he is now with Jesus. Have fond memories of him from vet school days. Blessings,
Denny and Chris Passman.
Bob & Linda Denton
October 14, 2015
Dear Sherry and family, we were so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We are so glad that we had the opportunity to meet you both and the time we spent with you in Arizona as well as at the State Fair. you and your family are in our prayers.
Dave Rybolt
October 14, 2015
Sherri and family, We just learned of Dave's passing.He always had a big smile on his face and was glad to see me, whether in class or out in the world. You can be proud of his accomplishments,family and the association of friends from the class of 1970.We are praying for you.
Silvia Vassilieff
October 13, 2015
I pray Our Lord Jesus bless you Sheryl, David, Steffany and your kids, caring your heart and emotions on Its hands. I'm so said for this great loss. Love your family, Silvia
Joann & Randy Plate
October 13, 2015
Sherri,Dave,Steph and families, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Norths passing, my thought and prayers to you and your families.
October 13, 2015
Sherrie, My son Andrew forwarded the new of Dave's passing to me. I'm not sure if you will remember me, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Andrea Rahlf (formerly Ann Howie).
October 13, 2015
Sheryl, we are so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was one of my very best friends.We will miss him dearly. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Love, Joe & Mary Seng
October 13, 2015
Dave was the best grandpa I know! He was a fixture out at the Lacey Rec Complex in Oskaloosa watching all of his grandsons' baseball games during the spring time, along with Sherrie. He also was at every Indian Hills softball game I've attended, perched at the top of the hill in his lawn chair, cheering on his daughter-in-law's team. He seemed to always find time to attend whatever activity his grand kids were participating in. His presence will be sorely missed by all of us parents who had the opportunity to chat with him at these events. His pride of his family was evident and rightfully so! He was a blessed man and raised an amazing family who I'm lucky enough to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sherrie, Dave & Laura and their boys and Steph & Mike and their kids in this difficult time.
Love, Chris & Mollie Roach
October 13, 2015
Sheryl, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Know that you are in my prayers.
Love, Shirley Bedwell
Ronald Berges
October 12, 2015
Sorry to hear the news of Dr. Dave's passing. He was our family Veterinarian for years. He will be missed.
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