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David DeLay Obituary

DeLay, David Allen, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 10, 2012 in Tulsa, OK. He was born on May 8, 1955 to Clifford and Elna (Zemple) DeLay in Indiana, one of twin boys. David married Chyrl Brattin in Wichita, Kansas on September 26, 1981 and they had 2 children. He attended Wichita State University and majored in Economics. David was a long time resident of Wichita and was employed by Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 441 as a pipefitter for 28 years. He attended NewSpring Church and enjoyed hunting, motorcycle riding, and traveling with his family. David will be remembered by his loving wife of 31 years, Chyrl; children, Dawn Ann DeLay and Chelsea Marie DeLay; twin brother, Thomas V. DeLay and wife Mary; parents; and nieces, Taryn Clark and Tayler DeLay. Memorial service: 10 am, Friday, Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 8630 E. 32nd Ct. N., Wichita, KS 67226.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Dec. 13, 2012.

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Mary Schmitt

December 28, 2012

Cheryl Delay and family, My heart is very heavy for you today. I am sorry I just learned of Dave's passing. May God give you Peace and Comfort for your broken hearts. My memories in Witchta singing Karokee at the Best Western with you and Margaret Schmitt will be even more treasured. Dave was a wonderful and kind man. Thank you for sharing him with us during hunting season. I am sure he has bigger skys to hunt now! He adored you and the girls, You all were his favorite topic!
Many prayers.Please pass on my condolences to his Brother Tom and Mother and Father.

mona graham

December 17, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

December 14, 2012

Chryl,Dawn & Chelsea,
I was so sorry to here of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
LeeAnn Urton and family, Melissa Scribner, Renee Powers and Brian.

December 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joe and Becky Brown

American Heart Association

December 14, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

December 13, 2012

David Allen Delay...My dearest friend whom I truly love we have lost you in body but not in spirit...what a pleasure it will be to be reunited with you to worship God together for all eternity. Until that day I ernestly pray that God will place his ever loving Grace on Chryl, Tom, freinds and family. While a believer's body is in the grave, awaiting resurrection, his spirit is in the presence of the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8).
Clif Allen Dallas,Texas

December 13, 2012

Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Jerry & Karen Jones

MIKE SHELTON

December 13, 2012

CHERYL,TOM, MR.AND MRS.DELAY AND FAMILY.
I AM SO SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT MY FRIEND DAVES PASSING. IT HAS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE WE HAVE MET UP WITH EACH OTHER BUT NOW IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS.DAVE WILL BE MISSED..

melvin parscal

December 13, 2012

I am very sad to learn of this .We worked together on many jobs. I shall never forget you .

Penny Cornett

December 13, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I very much enjoyed visiting with Dave when his daughter Chelsea and my daughter Allie were playing MAYB together. Prayers for the whole family from our whole family!

Marla Lichti

December 13, 2012

Chyrl and family I was sadden to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your cousin

Rhonda Lank Innes

December 13, 2012

Dear Cheryl: It's been too many years since I've seen you and David. I'm so sorry for your loss. I would love to see you or talk to you.

Roger Driskell

December 13, 2012

It's very hard to learn of the loss of a childhood friend.
Thoughts and prayers to Davids family.
Elna, Cliff,and Tom, I am very sorry!

December 13, 2012

Oh, Chyrl. Our hearts are hurting for you, Dawn, and Chelsea. Please know that we care. Dave was such a special person, a very intelligent man, and a good father and husband. He loved all of his girls so much. He will be missed. Our love, Tim, Sherri, Marcus, Nick & family.

December 13, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about David. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Beverly Giles

December 13, 2012

Chyrl, Dawn, and Chelsea- We are thinking of you. We are so sorry this has happened and know that we are here for anything you need.
-Darah, Rachelle, Ray, and Ryan/ Perry Reid Properties

December 13, 2012

Dear Chryl, Don Gaylor just called me and we are devastated. Just last night, Mike and I thought we heard Dave on his motorcycle?? What an appropriate send-off... Our hearts ache for you and your daughters. Please let us know if you need anything at all. We are just a step away..Sincerely, Mike and Lori

Alice McCurry

December 13, 2012

Cheryl and family, I am so saddened by your sudden loss. There are no words but love to get through such a trying experience. My thoughts and support are with you as you make this journey. I am giving a gift to the American heart assoc. in his honor and remembrance. With sympathy, Alice McCurry, SnackGirl Vending

Shelley Kinder

December 13, 2012

Chyrl and girls....We are so sorry to read about this. Words can not express our sorrow for you all. He was such a great guy.

Richard D. Salyer

December 13, 2012

The Salyer family has the Delay family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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