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David Harley “Dave” Wells

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Birth	:	15 Dec 1952 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Sep 2020 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4547005, -99.3491974
Description	:	Celebration of Life Graveside Services and Interment for David H. “Dave” Wells will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Daren Popple officiating. David Harley “Dave” Wells, 67 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home in Holdrege following a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born on December 15, 1952, at Holdrege, the youngest of four children to Harley James and Clara Elizabeth (Swanson) Wells. The family lived on the... Read More	Celebration of Life Graveside Services and Interment for David H. “Dave” Wells will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Daren Popple officiating. David Harley “Dave” Wells, 67 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his home in Holdrege following a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born on December 15, 1952, at Holdrege, the youngest of four children to Harley James and Clara Elizabeth (Swanson) Wells. The family lived on the family farm northeast of Holdrege. Dave received his primary education through the eighth grade from R-6 north of Holdrege. He then continued his education at Holdrege High School, graduating with the class of 1971. He then pursued higher education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, following in his football coach, Jess Keifer’s footsteps to pursue a degree in Education and play football. He was also a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. While attending college, Dave also attained his private pilot certificate at the Emery School of Aviation. He moved back to Holdrege the summer of 1974 to help his Dad with the farm and flying service. That same year, Dave moved in the Fall to Lincoln, Nebraska and obtained his commercial pilot’s license in order to take over Wells Flying Service as his father, Harley was retiring. On June 21, 1975, he was united in marriage to Candy Suhr at the Bethel Lutheran Church. The couple resided on the Merryman farm, which was Dave’s great-grandfather’s homestead north of Axtell, Nebraska. After one year, Harley and Clara decided to move into Holdrege at which time Dave and Candy moved to the family farm north of Holdrege. They were blessed with three sons: Ryan David in 1980, Nicholas Michael in 1983, and Randy James in 1986. On December 15, 2015, Dave was baptized with a family ceremony at the Bethel Lutheran Church. Until Dave’s passing he was actively involved in the family farming operation and Wells Flying Service. Dave had many passions: flying; hunting; and participating in and watching all types of sports. He proudly wore #20 as a Holdrege Duster halfback, and played baseball and fast-pitch softball for 20 years. One of his greatest joys was watching his kids and grandkids participate in sports and all of their activities. He rarely missed an event! Dave also loved weekends at the lake, where he drove the boat for hours, while Candy taught the boys to water ski. He loved trips to the mountain condo with the family, snow skiing, snowmobiling, camping, golfing, and four wheeling with friends. Dave was very involved in the Holdrege community; supporting all youth activities; Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. He was always willing to donate his time, and financial support. He served for many years on the Holdrege Country Club Board, where he served as past president; he also served on the Board of the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association; and was a member of the Holdrege Public School Board for 12 years. In 2005, Dave fulfilled his dream of owning property on the Platte River, where his family could hunt, fish, and enjoy all types of outdoor activities. He continued to develop this property until his passing. His vision was for this property to remain in the family for generations to come! He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Randy James Wells; two grandchildren: Gracelyn Wells and Quinn Wells; his father-in-law, Gordon Suhr; one brother, Ted Wells; and two nephews: Mike Wells and Tad Dossett. Dave leaves to celebrate his life; his wife, Candy Wells of Holdrege; his two sons: Ryan Wells and his wife, Melissa and children: Alex, Ava, Schroeder, Jax, Nelson, and Grey; Nick Wells and his wife, Toni and children: Charli, Pyper, and Harley; daughter-in-law, Jordan Wells and children: Brooklyn, James, Axel, and Johnny all of Holdrege; mother-in-law, Edna “Ned” Suhr of Holdrege; one brother, Fred Wells of Thornton, Colorado; one sister, Betty Lou Dossett and her husband, Ted of Holdrege; sisters-in-law: Arlis Wells; Terry Krohn and her husband, Rich; Shelley Brenn and her husband, Tom; and his best friend and cousin, Gary Wells and his wife, Helen all of Holdrege; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.

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David Harley “Dave” Wells's memorial is located at: Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege, Phelps County, USA.
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David Harley “Dave” Wells death on 2 Sep 2020 in Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.4547005
Longitude: -99.3491974

Family Members:

Parent

Harley James Wells

(1913 - 2000)

Clara Elizabeth Swanson Wells

(1915 - 1995)

Siblings

Ted Ray Wells

(1938 - 2011)

Children

Randy James Wells

(1986 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Prairie Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4547005, -99.3491974

2. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4463997, -99.3031006

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6. Fridhem Cemetery
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7. Magill Cemetery
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8. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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9. Loomis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4801860, -99.5128300

10. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4528000, -99.1790000

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12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4870000, -99.1235000

13. Wilcox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3657990, -99.1511002

14. Shaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4303017, -99.5781021

15. Bethphage Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4882750, -99.1190130

16. Freewater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3083000, -99.2071991

17. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3222008, -99.1631012

18. Bethany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4665413, -99.0843201

19. Mound Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5849341, -99.1428820

20. Williamsburg Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490290, -99.4543150

21. Keene Cemetery
Keene, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4227700, -99.0747900

22. Keene Family Cemetery
Keene, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4270500, -99.0658900

23. Sandstrom Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5983009, -99.5661011

24. Platte Valley Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6425018, -99.5028000