- Born on: May 11, 1949
- Departed on: August 31, 2015
- Resided in: Marion, IA
David Godwin
David E. Godwin, 66, passed away August 31, 2015 at the Veteran's Affairs Hospital in Iowa City following a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born May 11, 1949 in Wapello, IA, the oldest of five children to Lois and Eugene Godwin. Dave was preceded in death by his brother Scott Godwin and his parents.
Dave spent the majority of his career as an electrician in the Quad Cities. His biggest accomplishment was raising his seven children alongside his wife of 37 years. Dave enjoyed the simple things in life; spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, boat rides, his dogs, and riding his custom Harley Davidson.
Dave served in the Army during the Vietnam War with the 23rd Infantry Division, receiving many awards including; a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Bruce (Alison) Godwin & Bradley (Terri) Godwin; five daughters, Jessica (Jarin) Kratzberg, Amy (Andrew) Aarhus, Christy (Josh) Enloe, Molly (Jeremiah) Harris, & Kaitlyn Godwin. Dave was a wonderful grandfather to ten grandchildren. On Dave's side of the family he is survived by two brothers John Godwin, Steve (Mary) Godwin and sister Jan (Richard) Brannen. Along with aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wonderful support of family and friends who are planning a private celebration of life for Dave.
Donations in memory of Dave Godwin may be made to: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/davegodwin/KeeptheMemoryAlive to help raise money for research and awareness of this tragic cancer in hopes that future generations can have the opportunity to fight.
Dave spent the majority of his career as an electrician in the Quad Cities. His biggest accomplishment was raising his seven children alongside his wife of 37 years. Dave enjoyed the simple things in life; spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, boat rides, his dogs, and riding his custom Harley Davidson.
Dave served in the Army during the Vietnam War with the 23rd Infantry Division, receiving many awards including; a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Bruce (Alison) Godwin & Bradley (Terri) Godwin; five daughters, Jessica (Jarin) Kratzberg, Amy (Andrew) Aarhus, Christy (Josh) Enloe, Molly (Jeremiah) Harris, & Kaitlyn Godwin. Dave was a wonderful grandfather to ten grandchildren. On Dave's side of the family he is survived by two brothers John Godwin, Steve (Mary) Godwin and sister Jan (Richard) Brannen. Along with aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wonderful support of family and friends who are planning a private celebration of life for Dave.
Donations in memory of Dave Godwin may be made to: https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/davegodwin/KeeptheMemoryAlive to help raise money for research and awareness of this tragic cancer in hopes that future generations can have the opportunity to fight.
