December 30, 1946 – August 31, 2024
David William Severns passed away on August 23, 2024, in Moab, Utah.
It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who has been such an important part of our lives. It is with great sadness that we share that our beloved father and grandfather, David William Severns, known to many as “Spank,” aged 77, passed away on August 31, 2024, at his home in Moab as the result of an ongoing battle with cancer. David was married to Delores and they shared 53 years together and were married for 51 years, that was something David liked to share.
Born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, David was the son of Joseph and Dorothy Severns. David graduated from Grand County High School before enlisting in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. After discharge from the Army, David spent 17 years working at Rio Algam, a uranium mine. David spent the remainder of his career at Lisbon Valley Gas Plant and retired as a shop manager after 22 years.
David was a man of many talents. Throughout the years David was known for playing the bass and singing—he had a wonderful voice. In his spare time and into his retirement, he enjoyed electrical work, plumbing, carpentry and mechanics. David’s skills proved useful, as he and Delores maintained and enjoyed a beautiful home in Moab together for almost 30 years. David loved hunting deer and elk and fishing whenever he could. A lover of sweet treats, David enjoyed cookies, cake, candy—you name it.
David is survived by many loving family members including his wife, Delores; daughters Michelle Severns-Corbin and Rosa Greub (spouse Tony); son Gilbert Salazar; sisters Karen Coursey and Gloria Miller; nine grandchildren Shane Engle, Ryan Engle, Shawn Pilibosian, Lakota Greub, John Corbin, Juan Salazar, Miranda Corbin, Sheyenne Greub, and Jimmy Corbin; and five great-grandchildren.
David was preceded in death and has joined his son, David Joe Severns, and his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Severns, in Heaven.
There will be a viewing at Spanish Valley Mortuary (386 North, 100 West, Moab) on Sunday, September 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be another viewing on Monday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral services following at 11 a.m.
May David William Severns rest in eternal peace, and may his memory continue to bring laughter and warmth to the hearts of those who were fortunate to know and love him.Family and friends may share tributes online at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com.
