For 36 years Jane and Dave Spray have been our good neighbors.   We watched their children grow up with ours and knew that they cared about all the children in the neighborhood.   Jane and Dave were usually the first ones to greet newcomers and  once organized a block party for people to get to know each other.   
While Jane would visit with neighbors, Dave was ready to help if they
had small engine problems or couldn't clear their driveways in winter.   They knew what it meant to be caring and watchful.   
To Jane, Brandi, Brad and all of the extended Spray family, we send our deepest condolences and hope that all can come to accept losing Dave in time and find strength in their love for one another as they cherish his memory.--Barbara and Nick Pitz

Jane, I'm so sorry so hear about Dave's passing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. 



Love and hugs, Jane!  We enjoyed Dave so much at The Gathering and in our Homegroup!  Dave always had a smile and kind word to share!  He will be missed so much.  Blessings and prayers to you and your family.    Love, Carol and Mark Thorud

All our Love going out to the Spray family today ❤️. 
It hurts to lose a dear old friend, even though the miles have always been great between us.
Dave was a good guy and we will hold onto all our fond memories of sharing our early years in Mt Joy MHP with him and Jane.  We are lifting his family up in prayer, and know that he will be watching over All of them.  
We hope he’s racing around Heaven  in his Yellow  Mach Mustang and doing burnouts and donuts!  Rest in Peace Buddy! ❤️


My deepest sympathy to the Spray family. I did not know the family but our family has been best friends with Brad since kindergarten.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and through the next few days to come.  May David fly high with the angels.  Know that he is in good hands with our Lord.

Jane and family, 

So sorry to hear of his passing.  Everytime I remember seeing him the room was filled with laughter.  Hoping that the wonderful memories you have of him will bring you comfort during this difficult time 🙏

Very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. We went to high school together and we both ended up working at Alcoa. He was always easygoing and friendly. He was a great guy. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.

Jane and family
I am so sad to see this  
So many years of special friendly and helpful visits with Dave.   At Alcoa for 28 years and our unplanned encounters.  Fun evening at Kathy and Al’s 38 years ago.  Then most recently our long Insurance and Medicare discussion outside Lowe’s.   Always taking the time to acknowledge and support others, no matter what struggles you were enduring .  God bless you!  Dave was amazing and will be greatly missed.

Kathy Ward

I told my wife about him just last week, as a guy at the dealership was named Howie.  One of my earliest memories as a child was sitting on top of that five story bank in Davenport watching fireworks.  He explained to me how light is faster than sound, and it blew my mind.  As I remember it, and have been a schoolteacher for twenty years, he may have been the spark for my ultimate life path.


You had an influence into the man, husband, father and educator that I am.  May the wind be at your back, pushing us all into the future.

Our deepest sympathy from Iowa Masonic staff since the day we  met him we all new he was a loyal son gentleman loved his family dearly we all will miss his smile and laugh when he would visit us 

Jane,
Many fond memories from the ‘70s. So sorry for your loss. May Dave rest in peace 🙏🏻

Jane, we are so sorry for your loss. We all kind of grew up together. He will certainly be missed and there  will certainly leave a gap among friends.  He was such  kind hearted, soft spoken guy. I loved his humor. 

Our condolences to you and your extended family. 

Dennis (Crow) and Geraldine 

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Brandie Willers (Scott)

Kevin Matreci

Abbie Deaton (Nick)

Halie Carman

Selena Spray (Mike Jones)

Dylan Spray

Lily Spray

Christopher Lopez

Madelyn Spear

Michelle Alderson

Also left to cherish his memory are 6 great grandchildren.

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David C. Spray

December 29, 1956 – August 25, 2023

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