Fr. Christopher J. David Rev.

Rev. Fr. Christopher James David, 42, of Keokuk, who grew up in Clinton, passed away Friday, March 21st, 2008 in Keokuk. Chris was born October 23rd, 1965, in Clinton, son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Shepard) David. He was a 1985 graduate of Clinton Mater Dei. He received a BA in 1991 from St. Ambrose University in Davenport and later completed seminary at Kenrick Glennon in St. Louis, MO. graduating with a Masters in Divinity May 1st, 1997. As a priest Chris was assigned to Our Lady of Victory, Davenport, The Church of All Saints, Keokuk and the Catholic Churches of Fr. Madison. Survivors include his father, Thomas (Sandy) David, Clinton; his mother, Mary Ann David; one sister, Laura (Tom) Tack, both of N. Charleston, SC; and a half-brother, Jake David, Clinton; two nephews and one niece; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded by his paternal and maternal grandparents and one brother, Thomas Patrick David, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Friday, March 28th, 2008, at St. Mary, Prince of Peace Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Scott Lemaster, Fr. James R. Keenan and Fr. Tom Hennen will concelebrate. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Clinton. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 PM at The Lemke Funeral Home, North Chapel, 2304 N. Second Street, Clinton and again on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass at the St. Mary Catholic Church on 9th Avenue South. The Lemke Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Masses in Chris' Name or to the family. Online guestbook at www.lemkefuneralhome.net