David Wahlquist

He went so unexpectedly and we are still sad that he is no longer here. And then what a shock it was that not even a year later his beloved Stella left us too. We know they are together and that makes us happy, but it is sad for us that they are both gone from us.

I have thought about Dave quite a bit over the past few days. I want all of David's family and close friends to know of my deepest sympathy and condolences. David was a friend to everyone. He would never intentionally hurt anyone. When I worked with David in MIA, I came to know of his great spiritual strength. To Maurene: The pain of burying a child cannot be described by anyone who has not been there. I am certain the age doesn't diminish the pain. I think about many mothers who I...

Dave was my first baseball coach and I grew up with Adam. I am so sorry to hear about his too early passing. He was a gentle and kind man. My thoughts are with you all

David is and was a truly remarkable man. I would like to share a story. Years ago, on a Sunday afternoon in February, there was a knock at our door. He was standing on our porch with a great big smile and a pie. When he came in, he handed the pie to me. He explained to me that it was his birthday, but that he had a tradition of giving pie away on his birthday. And, on this particular birthday, he wanted to bring it to me. I was taken by surprise a little bit, but in retrospect, that is...

He was my attorney
He is my friend
He is my brother in-law
Love you Stella we’re praying for you and your family wish we could be there

Years ago my sister, Judy Sedlacek, told me the best family in their Midvale ward was moving to South Jordan a few houses from where we lived. My sister was right, you can't find better people than Dave and Stella. We are so thankful to be their friends. I once asked Dave, what was his favorite church calling. Without hesitation he told me, "teaching the 3 year old Sunbeam's in Primary". He was a powerful attorney and a humble leader, who spent his life serving others, loving his family,...