Individual Details
David Gene Fairweather
(2 Jul 1940 - 9 Mar 2020)
BETTENDORF-David G. Fairweather, 79, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Cremation rites were accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, IA. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church (1702 Iowa St. Davenport, IA, 52803). Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
David was born July 2, 1940, to Eugene and Celeste (Stell) Fairweather in Gurdon, AR. He attended Phillips University in Enid, OK, where he met the love of his life, Linda Newell. They were married in August of 1961. David graduated with a B.A in Religious Studies and attended seminary for one year. He served as a pastor in Hunter, OK, before returning to his hometown of Davenport, IA. There he taught elementary school while furthering his education at the University of Iowa and earning a Master's degree in Educational Administration. David was an elementary school principal for 37 years in the North Scott and Pleasant Valley school districts. David was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Davenport where he participated in the Stephens Ministry, taught adult education classes, and organized several groups including the Maker's Dozen and pickle ball. His hobbies included photography, pickle ball, hunting, fishing, camping, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.
David will be missed by his wife, Linda; children: Shawn (Cynthia) Fairweather, Kim (Jim) Ruge, Jeff Fairweather, and Renee (Pete) McGhee; grandchildren: Kayla, Joshua, Madison, Conner, Nick, Erin, Jayden, Haylie, Zachary, and Megan; siblings, John (Carol) Fairweather and Mary (Vaughn) Meehan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Celeste Fairweather; and a grandson, Tyler Ruge.
Published by Quad-City Times on Mar. 11, 2020.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Gene Fairweather (Bettendorf, Iowa), who passed away on March 9, 2020, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Eugene Fairweather and Celeste Fairweather (Stell); and his grandson Tyler Ruge. He is survived by : his wife Linda Newell; his children, Shawn Fairweather (Cynthia), Kim Ruge (Jim), Jeff Fairweather and Renee McGhee (Pete); his grandchildren, Kayla, Joshua, Madison, Conner, Nick, Erin, Jayden, Haylie, Zachary and Megan; and his siblings, John Fairweather (Carol) and Mary Meehan (Vaughn).
Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church (1702 Iowa St. Davenport, IA, 52803).
David was born July 2, 1940, to Eugene and Celeste (Stell) Fairweather in Gurdon, AR. He attended Phillips University in Enid, OK, where he met the love of his life, Linda Newell. They were married in August of 1961. David graduated with a B.A in Religious Studies and attended seminary for one year. He served as a pastor in Hunter, OK, before returning to his hometown of Davenport, IA. There he taught elementary school while furthering his education at the University of Iowa and earning a Master's degree in Educational Administration. David was an elementary school principal for 37 years in the North Scott and Pleasant Valley school districts. David was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Davenport where he participated in the Stephens Ministry, taught adult education classes, and organized several groups including the Maker's Dozen and pickle ball. His hobbies included photography, pickle ball, hunting, fishing, camping, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.
David will be missed by his wife, Linda; children: Shawn (Cynthia) Fairweather, Kim (Jim) Ruge, Jeff Fairweather, and Renee (Pete) McGhee; grandchildren: Kayla, Joshua, Madison, Conner, Nick, Erin, Jayden, Haylie, Zachary, and Megan; siblings, John (Carol) Fairweather and Mary (Vaughn) Meehan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Celeste Fairweather; and a grandson, Tyler Ruge.
Published by Quad-City Times on Mar. 11, 2020.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Gene Fairweather (Bettendorf, Iowa), who passed away on March 9, 2020, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Eugene Fairweather and Celeste Fairweather (Stell); and his grandson Tyler Ruge. He is survived by : his wife Linda Newell; his children, Shawn Fairweather (Cynthia), Kim Ruge (Jim), Jeff Fairweather and Renee McGhee (Pete); his grandchildren, Kayla, Joshua, Madison, Conner, Nick, Erin, Jayden, Haylie, Zachary and Megan; and his siblings, John Fairweather (Carol) and Mary Meehan (Vaughn).
Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church (1702 Iowa St. Davenport, IA, 52803).
Events
| Birth | 2 Jul 1940 | Gurdon, Clark County, Arkansas | |||
| Marriage | Aug 1961 | Living | |||
| Residence | 1 Jun 2001 | Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa |  |  | |
| Death | 9 Mar 2020 | Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa | |||
| Burial | 15 Mar 2020 | Davenport, Scott County, Iowa | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Eugene Price Fairweather (1907 - 1985) |
| Mother | Celeste Jewell Stell (1915 - 2009) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Residence
David G FairweatherPrevious Residence: Bettendorf, IA
Previous Residence Postal Code: 52722
Residence Date: 1 Jun 2001
Residence Place: Bettendorf, Scott, Iowa, United States
Residence Place (Original): Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Birth Date: 2 Jul 1940
Burial
Cremation rites were accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, IA.Endnotes
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ2D-6MTS.