David W. Mehaffy

I can’t believe that it has been 5 years already since Dave’s passing. There is still an empty void in our universe since he passed. I know his dear sister misses him every day.
We are consoled by the fact that Dave left a significant endowment to Coe College; one that will shape the course of STEM studies and scholarships forever.
You go, Dr. Dave!

Dave and I were co-workers at IBM. He loved IBM and his career. We were travel buddies for years. I remember one time in Sydney (Australia), Dave and others were craving Thai food. They just had to get 5-peppers-hot food. I got regular food. Dave was sweating up a storm through that whole meal, and loving it. A great worker, a great traveler, and full of life. Our world has just lost another intellectual. It was my pleasure to work and travel with you Dave. May you Rest in Peace.

I was out of the country when Dave passed and just recently became aware of this sad news. I have witnessed Dave's passion for IBM and Cole College, and his desire and extensive knowledge to help those he came in contact with at both institutions. He loved PoK-e-Jo's BBQ where Dave and I often had lunch together. He loved Texas Longhorns basketball and Wisconsin Badgers football (go figure), and rooted for all the Iowa teams. Dave made the world a brighter place and I will miss him.

David was a classmate of mine back in 1972 graduating from Mediapolis (Iowa) High School. I remember him as an extremely intelligent and a very nice guy. I can only imagine his great success after that.
Condolences to David's entire family.
Rest in peace my classmate!

I have known Dave since 1988. He was took me under his mentorship while I did an AIX internship in Austin. We remained close friends since. We had many healthy debates through the years about IBM and our strategy. When he learned he needed a heart transplant he embraced my coming to Austin to care for him for a week as many of friends took turns being there for him. My heart is broken and all I know he now is in a safe place. Though he didn't share in my Christian beliefs he appreciated...

I had the good fortune to meet "Dr. Dave" at one of R. Smetana's famous Christmas parties (always in January).
Dave & I also shared a few lunches, where we talked about our common involvement with endowments & heart transplants.
Dave was a kind, gentle soul, and certainly always a gentleman!
He will be welcomed above with open arms, & I hope that he will continue to guide and mentor us throughout our lives.

My few years working with Dave many years ago were really fun - he was very bright, and loved to intellectually challenge himself and others to constantly get better. I learned a lot from him. Godspeed, my friend!

I work with Dave for many years at IBM Austin. He was brilliant, kind and generous soul.

Many thanks to Dave for sharing his knowledge. He was a great mentor and will be missed.