David Andrew Amundson age 54 of Dovray passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Jackson surrounded by family. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Dovray. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the Westbrook Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial is in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
David Andrew Amundson was born August 24, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Aron and Darlene (Swenhaugen) Amundson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Dovray. David attended and graduated from Westbrook High School. On November 1, 1980 he married Lori West at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. They made their home south of Dovray and were blessed with three children. David worked in different aspects of farming for many years and most recently worked in the oil fields in North Dakota. He had a tremendous work ethic and he enjoyed providing for his family. David loved to visit and learn about people’s lives. He enjoyed helping people and working hard. David was a man with a big heart who loved his family and friends beyond measure.
David will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lori Amundson of Dovray; children: Manda (Eric) Jorgenson, Shanell (David) Schneider, all of Westbrook, and Garett (Kristie) Amundson of Storden; grandchildren: Ayla and Makinley Jorgenson, Brooklyn and Paisley Schneider; sister Sara (Todd) Van Den Eidie of Corcoran; mother-in-law Arlene West of Tracy; sisters-in-law: Debbie (Craig) Zens of Lowry, Becky (Tim) Ryan of Falcon Heights, Julie (Paul) Thelen of Chaska, Pam (Chad) Osland of Bingham Lake, and Jill (Cory) Johnson of Nicollet; brothers-in-law: Jim (Kathy) West of Mesa, AZ and Bruce Koster of Currie; many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Aron and Darlene, father-in-law Joe West, sister Jan Koster, and nephew BJ Koster.
Kendal I and our entire family surround you all with love hugs and prayers
So sorry to all of you for your loss. Treasure memories of the good times! <3 <3 <3
My condolences to all of you, Lori, Manda, Shanell, and Garett. Prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. God bless you all
Dan Peterson
Lori, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary (Peterson) Miller
Dear Lori, Manda, Shanelle, Garett, Sara and all,
I send my sincere condolences at this sad time. Thinking of you,
Marti Anderson and family
Lori, You and your family are in my ts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss!
Lori, I didn’t know your husband, but you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss Lori. My thoughts and prayers are with you And your family.
Lori,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your husband. My heart breaks for you and your family. May you feel the love of God and others surround you during this sad time.
Hugs to you,
Donna Trei Morse
Lori and family. So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. Kim Persons Corneliuson
Lori and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be assured that God is with you and will give you comfort and strength.
Lori,
Thinking of you and your family and sharing in your sadness. David was a good friend as a child and will be remembered with fondness.
Susan Lewis
Lori and family,
Don and I were saddened to hear about Dave. May your memories be of comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you all,
Kim Peterson
It is an honor to be part of your lives through the school. I am glad that I got a chance to see David a few times over the years and see just how much he enjoyed people and working.
My condolences to family and friends. I remember David as a young man with a perennial smile on his face. I am sure he will be missed by many.