David Wayne Williams

Born on August 19, 1963, Dave was a devoted husband, dad, Gramps, son, brother, son-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Dave proudly served four years in the United States Army and went on to dedicate more than 40 years of service to the Department of Defense quietly and tirelessly standing watch over our great nation.

While Dave wasn’t the loudest voice in the room, when he spoke, everyone paid attention because odds are, he was about to say something very funny. He had a deep love for music of all types (except country!), musicals, movies, golf, camping and spending time outside. Road trips were a common activity and Dave loved singing along to John Denver and Jimmy Buffet while traveling. A diehard Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche fan, some of his favorite memories included attending games alongside his wife, Lori, and his kids, Tanner and Courtney.

Above all, Dave’s greatest pride and joy was his family. Dave was the definition of an actively engaged dad. He loved coaching baseball and attended decades of dance recitals and choir concerts. He and his wife Lori, best friends since 3rd grade, spent many years filled with adventure, laughter, and love. He loved spending time with his grandsons, Nick and Mason, playing card and board games or putt-putt golfing, and cheering them on at football and baseball games. With his granddaughters, Zoe and Ruby, he adored playing “get you,” reading books, running laps outside, and going to the park or the Zoo. This family is Dave’s legacy.

Dave influenced and touched the lives of every person he encountered. Just being in the room with Dave was a gift. Many people say Dave is one of the best men they will ever know.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Lori; his daughter, Courtney (Aaron); his son, Tanner (Abby); and his four adoring grandchildren, Nick, Mason, Zoe, and Ruby. He also leaves behind his mother, Susan Williams; his sisters, Pamela (Preston) Parker and Cindy Rae; his stepbrothers, Eddie (Andrea) Williams and Bart (Karen) Williams, and half-brothers Greg (Sheila) Rae, and Matt (Deena) Rae, along with his beloved in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts and cousins.

Dave was preceded in death by his father, Carl Rae; his stepfather, Stanley Williams; and his stepbrother, Ricky Williams.

Visitation – Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary – 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, CO

Thursday, November 12th, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Mountain View Room

Memorial Service – Bethany Lutheran Church – 4500 E. Hampden Ave, Greenwood Village, CO

Friday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. with luncheon reception to follow

Private Burial – Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery – 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, CO

Friday, November 13th at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dave's honor to the charity of your choice, or to:

• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org)

• Wounded Warrior Foundation (support.woundedwarriorproject.org)

• Saint Peter Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund (stplc.org/support)