David is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Krista and her partner Karyn, Kerri Masse, her husband Patrick, and their children, Brayden, Weston, Kieran; sons, David Ryan, his wife Erin, Michael, his wife Jenny; four brothers and six sisters; and his devoted canine companion, Brandy.
David was born on August 5, 1947 to Walter and Althea Jonas in Sioux City, IA, where he attended Heelan High School. He graduated from Briar Cliff College in 1969 with a degree in Psychology. He married Marilyn Katherine Topf, his college sweetheart in1969. David became the Executive Director of Junior Achievement in Sioux City, IA, followed by Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Iowa Falls, Iowa and Helena, Montana before starting his 28 year career with Northrup in Southern California. In 1981, he received his Masters of Business Management from Claremont Graduate University, and moved from community relations to financial management within the company.
David was successful in his career but also found time for volunteering. He dedicated years to guiding teens along with his sons through Boy Scouts and various team sports. He was often involved in church and school functions. Upon retirement he dedicated more time to the church and community. He spent several years with the Tuesday Guys supporting church maintenance. He was an avid supporter of Right to Life, working with the Knights of Columbus to begin 40 days for Life at St Joseph’s Church. He volunteered tax assistance through Catholic Charities and helped serve meals through St. Joseph’s Outreach program. He was involved with the parish medical missions to Patzun, Guatemala, and made two trips to Guatemala to work with the people there. After receiving his cancer diagnosis, he became involved with Reel Recovery, a fly fishing cancer support group for men. Seeing the need, he also started a cancer support group at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church.
David’s primary passion in life was to provide for and protect his wife and family. He was a caregiver to them in his own unique way through prayer and love.
A funeral is scheduled at 11:00 AM, on Monday, June 22 at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Arlington, TX, 1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017.
A vigil and visitation with the family will be held at Moore Funeral Home, 4216 S Bowen Road, Arlington TX, on Sunday, June 21 from 3 to 5 PM. All are welcome to attend and celebrate David’s life. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to Reel Recovery, (http://reelrecovery.org/), Patzún, Guatemala, Medical Missions, (Donation goes to St Joseph’s Church, marked Patzún), Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) or Catholic Relief Services (CRS.org). Condolences can be sent to the Jonas Family c/o Moore Bowen Funeral Home, 4216 South Bowen Rd. Arlington, Texas 76016.
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