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David A “Dave” Kepley

Birth	:	23 Mar 1929 Warren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2020 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0301208, -93.6061249
Plot	:	Westlawn section, Block 37
Description	:	David Kepley, 91, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A public visitation will be held Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A private family funeral service and burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020. Dave was born on March 23, 1929 to George and Mabel (Bish) Kepley in St. Marys, Iowa. After Dave completed high school in Zion, he married the love his life Merri Link on December 8, 1948 in Winterset, Iowa.... Read More	David Kepley, 91, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A public visitation will be held Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A private family funeral service and burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020. Dave was born on March 23, 1929 to George and Mabel (Bish) Kepley in St. Marys, Iowa. After Dave completed high school in Zion, he married the love his life Merri Link on December 8, 1948 in Winterset, Iowa. The two moved to Ames in 1953, when Dave was hired by Mathison Ford. He went out on his own, opening a Texaco gas station on the corner of Kellogg and Lincoln Way. In 1962, Dave started Dave's Auto and Truck Service with 23 1/2 hour Towing in Ames where he was eventually joined by his three sons. Dave was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ames, a founding member at Iowa Motor Truck Association and the Moose Lodge #520. Dave loved spending time with his family and cherished every opportunity that he had with them. He never officially retired as he kept busy with farming and cattle as well as stopping in to the family business. Dave referred to himself as "Honest Dave" and there was never a question of where you stood with him, good, bad, or otherwise. His family have many, many stories and memories; he will always be remembered. Left to cherish Dave's memory is his children, David Jr. (Vicki) Kepley, Doyle (Betty) Kepley, Danny (Sue) Kepley, and Denise (David) Wirth all of Ames. Also, his 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, sisters Alice Delaney, and June Kepley and many nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his wife Merri, parents George and Mable, siblings: Kathrine Dickson, Caroline Lauer, Virginia Pyle, Stanley Kepley, Maxine O'Conner, Evelyn Lamb, and two infant brothers.

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Where is David A “Dave” Kepley's memorial?
David A “Dave” Kepley's memorial is located at: Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story County, USA.
When did David A “Dave” Kepley death?
David A “Dave” Kepley death on 16 Dec 2020 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David A “Dave” Kepley's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0301208
Longitude: -93.6061249

Family Members:

Parent

George L Kepley

(1901 - 1970)

Mabel H Bish Kepley

(1907 - 1968)

Spouse

Meredith Donnelle “Merri” Link Kepley

(1930 - 2016)

Siblings

Virginia Marie Pyle

(1930 - 2012)

Doyle E Kepley

(1932 - 1934)

unexist

(unknow - unknow)

Eleanor Maxine Kepley O'Connor

(1938 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ames Municipal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0301208, -93.6061249

2. First Christian Church Columbarium
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6. Collegiate United Methodist Church Columbarium
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7. Iowa State University Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0306000, -93.6539000

8. Collegiate Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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13. Arrasmith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

14. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1063740, -93.5614370

15. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

16. Gilbert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1135063, -93.6402512

17. Kelley Community Cemetery
Kelley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9496000, -93.6582000

18. Knoll Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0489006, -93.4869003

19. Born Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1222277, -93.5905220

20. Olive Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0080986, -93.7369003

21. Bethany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9366989, -93.6594009

22. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0424995, -93.4682999

23. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

24. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233803, -93.4629364