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David SEVERN

1945 - 2021

David SEVERN obituary, 1945-2021, Spokane, WA

BORN

1945

DIED

2021

David SEVERN Obituary

SEVERN, David (Age 76) Dave Severn went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 25, 2021. He was born March 12, 1945 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dave, the second of three children born to Allen and Kitty Severn, grew up in Boise. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending his days in the great outdoors. In high school he participated in football and track where he discovered his huge talent for speed. He was an Idaho State Champion sprinter whose records still stand today. While attending The University of Idaho he met the love of his life, Janice. They married July 19, 1969. The newly commissioned U.S. Army Officer and his bride were assigned their first duty station in Stuttgart, Germany. They spent their first three and a half years of their marriage serving their country in southern Germany. In 1972, upon completion of their military tour of duty, they returned to Boise, Idaho with their first born son Dodd and their many precious mementos. He became a CPA to provide for his family and started their Amway business in February 1977. On July 7, 1978 while attending a nondenominational Christian worship service in Spokane, Washington, they both became born-again Christian Believers. Dave and Jan moved to Spokane in 1982 where they built an incredible life together. They adopted two more wonderful children and spent their days with their financial freedom traveling, serving others, and pouring love and pure joy into all who came into their lives. Jan went to her heavenly home on September 11, 2011 in Dave's loving arms. His heart broke that day and never really healed. When Dave took his last breaths, his daughter Kacie comforted him. At time of death he was surrounded by his loving son Dodd, Kacie, and his granddaughter Frankie. He was loved. He had a beautiful life filled with no regrets. He did it all. During the last few days of his life his daughter said, "Well Dad? You did very well with your dash". He said, "I'm all dashed out," in reference to the dash between the date born until the date he died. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Leader. He is survived by his son Dodd and his wife Renae and their four children Jordan, Matthew, Hailey, and James; his son Tyler; and his daughter Kacie Foos and her husband Michael Foos and their daughter Frankie; his brother Charles Severn and his wife Elsie, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. We love Dave and we look forward with great anticipation to seeing him again in heaven. A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Memorial Park in Spokane, Washington. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Tennessee PKU Foundation at www.tennesseepku.org.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on May 30, 2021.

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Kathy Vawter

May 26, 2025

Thinking of dear Dave on the anniversary of his passing. I think of Dave and Jan often and the life lessons they taught and shared with hundreds of people. RIP. Kathy Vawter, Boise Id

Kia Robinson

February 6, 2025

This is 2025 and you are still touching people´s lives. You are one of my favorite speakers. Thank you for being bold enough to live; Because you did, others are learning to do the same. Rest well

Robert Jirava

November 14, 2024

Dave touched the lives of many. When I first heard him, I really liked his "man's man" style of wit, his colorful storytelling ability and his passion for life. When I met him in Portland in 1998, I told him that we were listening to him in the car "all the way here". He heard to my words and said "Uh-oh!" I am so sorry to hear of his passing, and also of Jan's, who predeceased him by a decade. His was a one-of-a-kind personality! I was fortunate to meet him and speak with him.

Rick Fairchild

March 8, 2024

Dave & Jan blessed me and my family, our business associates in ways that literally changed eternity. They were both true Christ-followers and will be missed greatly by many people around the world. Dave & Jan were proof beyond any reasonable doubt of God´s amazing grace, mercy, and love. We will see them again in Glory. Rick & Toni Fairchild

Rick and Carolyn Lawson

November 13, 2023

The greatest motivator I ever heard. One of the main reasons I built an Amway business

Kathy Vawter

May 24, 2023

Thinking of Dave and Jan today. Wonderful memories and many, many life lessons learned from them. Rest in Peace!

Kathy Vawter
Boise, Idaho

Gordon Clemons

March 12, 2023

I went to high school at Borah with David and spent a year with him as a Kappa Sig at Oregon State University. David could entertain large groups with his story telling and great humor. His older sister Donna preceded him and was a wonderful member of my class at Borah.

Sue Barker

February 14, 2023

My memory of Dave is that he was passionate about his love for God, his Jannie, his family and all of us. God's ambassador of all that God has for us. We know he was welcomed with "WELL done, good and faithful servant"! Thank you, Dave

Zaki Sardini

December 18, 2022

Dave God bless your beautiful soul!

Sorry to hear about Dave's passing, I just learn today about his passing, My Condolences to the family, I met Dave in person in summer of 1985 in Red Lion Hotel, I remember and his ward stay with me until to day when he look at me and Dave said " See if I can make it in this business for sure you can brother" I did listen to his tape for a long time, Dave the person with a big heart! God Bless your soul brother, you will be missed!

Barbara Rabelo

September 22, 2021

Dave,God bless you!
Jan What makes me come alive? Is listening to both of you when I need angels talking the truth. Dave is probably fishing with Bill Britt right now.. Shetty/Hegde/Ramesh/Kumar/Gala Galaxie/Britt kids

Geo P

July 8, 2021

Sorry to hear about Dave's passing, I still listen to the amway tape 'Pigs Don't know Pig's stink' in fact, I am listening it as I type. Dave was a great story teller. Condolences to the Family.

Ken Kuklinski

June 11, 2021

Dave would visit Ken & Sarah Kuklinski at the function timing table and share some jokes while eating handfulls from our candy bag we shared. We were friends from the day he joined World wide, a great man.

Maria (Liz) Sarmiento

June 9, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You are a hero to thousand today and to future generations.
Thank you for becoming an Angel.
With respect and love, from another dreamer.

Cindy & Dean Kubena (Sandy's sister)

June 7, 2021

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Dave brought such joy and laughter back to Sandy which made her family very happy. May God bless you with comfort and peace.

Sue Barker

June 4, 2021

A true man of God. He and his beautiful Janie gave so much to so many - their reward is truly great. Thank you Dave for the mentor you have been. As heaven rejoices, we pray peace and comfort for all the family and close friends who miss his physical presence.

Doreen & John Van Buren

June 1, 2021

Dodd, Tyler, Kacie and Katie,
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He touched many lives and I am sure holds a special place in many Hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Vawter

May 31, 2021

I met Dave and Jan in 1978 when we lived in Boise. Dave was truly a great man, teacher and friend. He will be missed. May the prayers and love of family and friends surround you in the days ahead and take comfort in knowing that they are together now for eternity.

Damon

May 31, 2021

Dave, you were a true American hero. You and Jan were two of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life. My family’s life is better because of you.

Beth Mitchell

May 30, 2021

So sorry to hear. He was truly one of the greats. Always enjoyed hearing him share his wealth of knowledge. He is the kind of person I look forward to spending eternity. Prayers for the family as you continue on without both Jan and Dave, but the joy comes in knowing they are home. God bless and keep you.

Paul & Theresa Scherling

May 30, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of great sorrow. Dave and his beautiful bride Jan, made such an impact on our lives and our family. We are eternally grateful.

Eternal rest grant unto him O 'Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Our love & prayers,
-Paul & Theresa Scherling

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