Dave Pair, 75, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center with family by his side. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14 from 5 p.m., to 7 p.m., at Ankeny Funeral Home (1510 W. First Street Ankeny, IA 50023). Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 15 at the funeral home with burial to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
David was born October 30, 1942, in Odebolt, IA to Roy and Grace (Walker) Pair. After high school, Dave spent 4 years in the Navy. He was united in marriage to Shirley Campbell in 1966, and they moved to Ankeny in 1973, where they raised three sons. Dave retired from Bell Telephone after 33 ½ years of service. He also coached little league in Ankeny for 15 years.
Dave enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and traveling. Above all else, he cherished the time with family and spoiling his grandkids.
Dave is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley; children; Steve (Sue), Jason (Deb) and Darin (Deann); grandchildren: Amanda, Lauren, Cory and Amber.