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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271223
Title: David J. Walth
Date: 8/1/1970-7/27/2024
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Inscription/Marks: 8/1/1970
Summary: Dave Walth, 53, Bismarck, ND, passed away July 27, 2024, of an unexpected cardiac event. Funeral services were held August 5, 2024, at GracePoint Church, Bismarck. David James was born on August 1, 1970, to Jim and Bev (Brinkman) Walth in Mandan. He was raised and educated in Mandan, graduating with the class of ’89. From an early age, Dave loved spending time outdoors, farming and hunting with his dad. He enjoyed snowmobiling, down hill skiing and being a part of ski patrol. Following graduation, Dave attended Wahpeton State School of Science and obtained his associate degree. He began employment with Capital City Construction and later worked for Chevron. His most rewarding career came when he had the opportunity to work with his idol, his dad Jim. Dave started working in the family business for Gray Oil Co in Mandan. After Dave took over ownership, he was dedicated to keeping the business running just as his dad did. At a young age, Dave volunteered as a rural firefighter and EMT. For 28 years, Dave served as captain for the Mandan Fire Department. Dave had a selfless and easy-going personality – naturally, he found purpose in helping others during moments of crisis. On May 2, 2015, Dave married the love of his life, Bree, in Bismarck. He was an amazing, supportive dad who was always there for Austin, Bella and Paxton. The two enjoyed travelling and attending Austin's tennis, Bella's track, cross country and hockey, and Paxton's baseball, hockey and football. The family enjoyed spending time with friends together on the pontoon and at the lake. Dave was a family man, a great friend and always willing to lend a helping hand. Dave was known for his love of grilling – including smoking meat. If there were any trips planned, Dave already had scoped out all of the restaurants in the area and let the family know where they’d be eating on the trip. Dave loved his motorcycle club, Fire and Iron. Over the years, he served as president and an officer of the club. Dave and Bree loved their trips down to Sturgis. Recently, Dave upgraded his bike to the custom Harley Davidson of his dreams. When Dave wasn't dropping everything to help others, you would find him watching his kids’ sports, making something delicious on his smoker, entertaining friends, or some sort of project he could find. Dave is survived by his wife, Bree; children, Austin, Bella and Paxton; mother, Beverly Walth; sister, Deanna (Randy) Meissner; parents-in-law, Walt and Judy Vollmers; brothers-in-law, Matt (Jill) Vollmers and Tyler (Angie) Vollmers; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who he loved so much. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jim; and his grandparents.
Red ID: FND_I_78715 Image ID: 511642 Image Notes: FND001 271223

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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