David Allen Downing
December 27, 1989 — December 12, 2017
David Allen Downing was born December 27, 1989 in Pella, Iowa the first born son of Troy and Stacey (Wing) Downing.
David grew up in Cole Camp, Missouri. He graduated from Cole Camp R1 in 2008, where he lettered in football 3 years and also in track. He was awarded all conference football and all district football and Homecoming King in 2007. He and his brother operated their own lawn care service and later Downing Logging throughout Missouri and Iowa, moving to Iowa in 2011 to be with Cheyenne. He continued logging until starting Precision Construction. He constructed post frame buildings and homes and created rustic wooden furniture. David and the love of his life and fiancé, Cheyenne Wooldridge, have three children: Adalynn, Allison and Brock and a son, David Allen, Jr., due in April. David was an amazing father and spouse in the six years they spent together. He and Cheyenne took the kids on many trips with no destination in mind, they loved to spend time together doing anything outdoors & having adventures in new places, they were always “on the go".
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. David and his brother were inseparable and always enjoyed hunting, working or just hanging out with family and friends together. David had a big heart and a positive attitude to match, and was always helping others. Even in death, David gave the gift of life to strangers with his organ donation through the Iowa Donor Network.
David passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Story County Hospital, in Nevada, Iowa, at the age of 27 years following a job site accident in Maxwell, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Wing and a child he and Cheyenne lost in 2014.
Those left to cherish David’s memory include his fiancé, Cheyenne Wooldridge and their children: Adalynn Jo, Allison Ann, Brock Stephen Allen, and a son, David Allen, Jr., due in April all of Pershing, mother, Stacey Wing of Pershing; father, Troy Downing of Marysville; brother, Brent Downing of Pershing; grandmother, Sherrl Wing of Pershing; grandmother, Kathy Robuck of Knoxville; great-grandmother, Colleen Shawver of Pleasantville; great-grandmother, Evelyn Wallace of Copperas Cove, Texas and many other family members and friends.
David Downing
Funeral Service
Celebrate Church – Knoxville, Iowa
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
Officiating
Pastor Leo Freel
Nathan Wright, Eulogist
Musical Selections
Cheyenne & David-“With you I am” by Cody Johnson
David & his Daughters Adalynn & Allison - “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
David & his Boys Brock & David Jr. - “Boy” by Lee Brice
David & His brother Brent - “Blood Brothers” by Luke Bryan
David & His Mom Stacey & Dad Troy -“Jealous of the Angels” by Donna Taggert
David & His Friends - “Damn Good Friends” by Tyler Farr
Casket Bearers
Troy Downing Brent Downing
Chad Schlesselman Nathan Campbell
Nathan Wright Jacob Gardner
Mike Popp Logan Wells
Interment
Pleasantville Cemetery – Pleasantville, Iowa
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
The family invites relatives and friends to the Pershing Community Center for lunch following the committal service.
David grew up in Cole Camp, Missouri. He graduated from Cole Camp R1 in 2008, where he lettered in football 3 years and also in track. He was awarded all conference football and all district football and Homecoming King in 2007. He and his brother operated their own lawn care service and later Downing Logging throughout Missouri and Iowa, moving to Iowa in 2011 to be with Cheyenne. He continued logging until starting Precision Construction. He constructed post frame buildings and homes and created rustic wooden furniture. David and the love of his life and fiancé, Cheyenne Wooldridge, have three children: Adalynn, Allison and Brock and a son, David Allen, Jr., due in April. David was an amazing father and spouse in the six years they spent together. He and Cheyenne took the kids on many trips with no destination in mind, they loved to spend time together doing anything outdoors & having adventures in new places, they were always “on the go".
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. David and his brother were inseparable and always enjoyed hunting, working or just hanging out with family and friends together. David had a big heart and a positive attitude to match, and was always helping others. Even in death, David gave the gift of life to strangers with his organ donation through the Iowa Donor Network.
David passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Story County Hospital, in Nevada, Iowa, at the age of 27 years following a job site accident in Maxwell, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Wing and a child he and Cheyenne lost in 2014.
Those left to cherish David’s memory include his fiancé, Cheyenne Wooldridge and their children: Adalynn Jo, Allison Ann, Brock Stephen Allen, and a son, David Allen, Jr., due in April all of Pershing, mother, Stacey Wing of Pershing; father, Troy Downing of Marysville; brother, Brent Downing of Pershing; grandmother, Sherrl Wing of Pershing; grandmother, Kathy Robuck of Knoxville; great-grandmother, Colleen Shawver of Pleasantville; great-grandmother, Evelyn Wallace of Copperas Cove, Texas and many other family members and friends.
David Downing
Funeral Service
Celebrate Church – Knoxville, Iowa
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.
Officiating
Pastor Leo Freel
Nathan Wright, Eulogist
Musical Selections
Cheyenne & David-“With you I am” by Cody Johnson
David & his Daughters Adalynn & Allison - “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
David & his Boys Brock & David Jr. - “Boy” by Lee Brice
David & His brother Brent - “Blood Brothers” by Luke Bryan
David & His Mom Stacey & Dad Troy -“Jealous of the Angels” by Donna Taggert
David & His Friends - “Damn Good Friends” by Tyler Farr
Casket Bearers
Troy Downing Brent Downing
Chad Schlesselman Nathan Campbell
Nathan Wright Jacob Gardner
Mike Popp Logan Wells
Interment
Pleasantville Cemetery – Pleasantville, Iowa
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
The family invites relatives and friends to the Pershing Community Center for lunch following the committal service.
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