David Michael Vest, 61, of Tama, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Private Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo will be held at a later date. A Memorial Visitation will be held Monday, February 4, 2019 from 11 AM until the time of service at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home.

David was born on October 17, 1957 in Boone, Iowa, the son of Don Sr. and Patsy (Cowhick) Vest.

On July 15, 2004, he was united in marriage to Dawn Yardley in Eureka Springs, AR. David previously owned and operated Twin City Auto Body in Tama and later worked at Meskwaki Bingo and Casino Hotel as a maintenance supervisor. David loved spending time on the Mississippi River. His hobbies included collecting clocks, restoring cars, going to flea markets and swap meets, especially looking for antiques. He also liked to go on rides and check out older homes.

Survivors include his wife Dawn of Tama; daughters, Kelli Vest and Kiley Vest, both of Cedar Rapids; step-daughter, Jessica (Adrian) Bishop of Nixa, MO, and Jennifer Yardley of Tama; ten grandchildren, Roman, Lila, Miles, Ryder, Addison, London, Kaden, Logan, Matthew, and Parker; his father, Don Vest Sr. of Independence, MO; four brothers, Thom (Janet) Vest of Tama, Tim Vest of Tama; Kevin Vest of North Liberty; and Michael Vest of Grinnell; and two sisters, Chris (Mike Kriegel) Vest of Tama and Jolene (Ed) Haughey of Tama.

Preceding him in death was his mother, Patsy Vest; and two brothers, Don Vest Jr. and James R. "Jimmie" Vest Sr.

A memorial fund will be established.