David J DePorte

David J. DePorte, a longtime resident of Grand Junction gained his wings on December 4th 2021, with family members by his side. Dave was born August 13th 1959 in Santa Ana, CA. to David Joseph and Winniefred Elizabeth. Dave was raised in southern California where he became a high school football standout linebacker making 1st team All-CIF 3 years in a row as a varsity starter. He later pursued a career in excavating that ultimately led him to Grand Junction. A well-loved man, Dave enjoyed meeting new people from every facet of his life while maintaining old friendships from his childhood.

Dave loved to get outdoors. Enjoyed playing golf, going to concerts, riding 4 wheelers. He loved to go fast. Anything with a steering wheel, handlebars and some horsepower he was going to drive it. He loved being on the ocean and hooking into something that could pull him overboard. He loved going to sporting events, especially the games his kids played in, he never missed them. He was a master of the kitchen and loved cooking for his family and friends. Always the life of the party keeping everyone smiling.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents David and Winniefred, and his sister Joey.

Dave is survived by his wife, Jenny; sons, Daniel and Dennis; daughters, Kellye, Korey, and Amanda; his 11 grandchildren; sisters, Rolyne, Rilla, and Sandy; and brother Howard.

Dave was loved by so many and will be sorely missed by his family and his many, many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, CO on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11am.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the DePorte family.