David Norman Preece

David Norman Preece, 44, passed away Thursday July 2, 2015 at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah of natural causes.
He was born March 25, 1971 to Norman Wheeler and Linda Josephine Kunka Preece of Lindon, Utah.
David grew up in Lindon and graduated in 1989 from Pleasant Grove High School where he excelled in academics, football and track. David served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Columbus, Ohio Mission. Upon his return, he attended Brigham Young University where he earned dual bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Computer Information Systems. He was hand-selected to help build the LDS Sunday School Sesquicentennial Time Capsule which is on display in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at Temple Square until its opening in 2049. David then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from BYU's J. Rueben Clark School of Law.
David had a robust legal career including work at Knobbe, Martin in California, Kirton McConkie in Salt Lake City, serving as Securities Director for the State of Utah, and at Clayton, Howarth & Cannon also in Salt Lake City before starting his own practice in 2012 in conjunction with Tech Law Ventures in Lehi, Utah and Stevens Law Group of San Jose, California.
David is survived by his parents Norman and Linda Preece, his sisters Lucinda Preece, Laura Carter (Mike), Louise Denton (Tom), Leanna Peterson (Ryan), as well as his former wife Lara Fulkerson, and his three children Hudson, 16, Caroline, 13, and Owen 11. He is also survived by his current wife Claire Marie Woodard and his step-children Hilary, 26, Amelia, 22, Rennen,18, and Daniel, 7.
David was currently serving as the Ward Clerk for the Pleasant Grove Battle Creek 6th Ward of the LDS Church. His church service included Elder's Quorum President and serving as a counselor in multiple bishoprics. His favorite church calling was that of Sunday School teacher to the 14 & 15 year olds. He had a deep love and testimony of Christ and the Church.
David was a powerful force to his family, friends and those he worked with. He was passionate about motorcycling, technology, sports and a slate of hobbies and interests. Above all however, the most important parts of his life were his children.
David's unique and legendary personal gift was the ability to make others laugh and to help them see their own gifts, talents, and beauty. His bold character and loving nature will be profoundly missed by all who called him son, brother, father, uncle or friend.
Services will be held Wednesday July 8th, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Battle Creek 6th ward building located at 825 Loader Drive, Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062. For additional information contact Olpin Mortuary in Pleasant Grove, Utah.