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Dave Owens Obituary

Owens Dave Owens, age 64, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away suddenly Sunday October 6, 2013 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born to the late Buddy and Ruth Owens, he grew up in Mansfield, Ohio and was a graduate of Crestview High School, Class of 1967. Dave was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. A life-long and passionate salesman, he most recently worked with Franklin Services, Inc. Dave was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Cathedral where he was an MC, lector and usher. In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by his brothers Billy Ray Owens and Frankie Wayne Owens. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Dian Owens; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Ken Waldron of Powell; his grandsons, Owen David Waldron and Oliver Kennison Waldron; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frances and Earl Stamper of Mansfield, OH; sisters and brothers, Vivian, Margie, Patty Jo, Elaine, Sherry, Donald, Doug, Mark and Beany and their families; sister-in-law, Helen (Tim) Woods of Grayson, KY and their family; and many friends. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. WEDNESDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065, (614)-792-1471. Prayer Service will be held at 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2013 at ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL, 212 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215-3702 with The Reverend Paul A. Noble, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. If they choose, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to St. Joseph Cathedral in Dave's memory. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Owens Family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2013.

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Dave Viveralli

October 19, 2013

I am so sad and shocked to hear of Dave's passing. Dave and I had worked together on several projects and he was such a professional and hospitable person.

Edward Hueckel

October 9, 2013

Dave was a great mentor and friend at The Cathedral where we both serve. Will be greatly missed.

Felecia,Steve and Isaac Krakowka

October 9, 2013

We were deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. He was a wonderful man, a great mentor to our son Isaac in his liturgical ministry at St. Joseph Cathedral and a truly gentle lovely person. He will be missed.

Robert & Sharon Samuelson

October 9, 2013

To the owens family - We were so shocked to learn of David's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Callaghan

October 9, 2013

Dian, our prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences.

The Youngpeters

October 8, 2013

Thinking of your family with a heavy heart...lots of love.

Charlene Hainer

October 8, 2013

Dian and family, I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He had a friendly hello and a pleasant smile for everyone he met. He will be sadly missed and remembered fondly.

Maggie & Barbara Beckman

October 8, 2013

Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Deepest sympathy.

John LaBelle

October 8, 2013

Will be missed...Rest in peace.....

Joel McClurg

October 8, 2013

It hurts me to lose a friend as good as Dave was to me. He was a special person and at least I will always have memories of the great times we had and the great friend he was.

Rob Liput

October 8, 2013

I was simply shocked to hear of Dave's passing. He was one of the best at what he did and I learned a lot from him. He had a sense of humor that would have you laughing out of your seat. May God bless him and your family.

Jay, Michele and Jake Jones

October 8, 2013

Prayers for all of you...

Psalms 118:1,5-6,14

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and he answered by setting me free.

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.

Vince Variglotti

October 8, 2013

Dave will be missed; he was a class act.

Michael Elton

October 8, 2013

The Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish Community is greatly saddened by the loss of one of our most-loved family members. David will be greatly missed.

Gary McVay

October 7, 2013

I was deeply saddened by the passing of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with Diane and Dana. Dave was a very close friend and will be surely missed.

Tracy Bullard

October 7, 2013

I was very saddened to hear of Dave's passing. Dave was a mentor and a very good friend. I will miss his spirtit. God's Blessings to all his family.

Dan & Sharon Reichard

October 7, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a wonderful friend and a wonderful, faith-filled man. We will miss him.

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