David Allen Givan
David Allen Givan passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was a resident of Parker, Colorado since 1985 and was formerly a resident of Littleton, Colorado and Sunnyvale, California.
David was born on April 15, 1934 to R Lloyd Givan and Gladys Rose (Sawyer) Givan in Winterset, Iowa.
He graduated from high school in Winterset, Iowa. He served in the United States Air Force for 6 years. He married Grace Diefenbach on September 28, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in San Francisco. He worked as a telecommunications engineer.
He enjoyed gardening and agriculture (especially trees), traveling, hiking and being outdoors. He also enjoyed being involved in church activities and attending live music performances. But most of all, he loved spending time with family.
He is survived by his children: Eric Givan (wife RoseMary), and Elizabeth Thompson; 4 grandchildren: Daniel Thompson, Stacy Jarman (husband Cory), Amanda Givan, and Bryanna Thompson; and 3 great-grandchildren: Logan Jarman, Mason Jarman, and Kaiden Jarman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, earlier this year; as well as 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Canyons Community Church, 4825 N. Crowfoot Valley Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80108. A reception will follow the services at the church. Private inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Memorials in David’s name may be made to:
Praying Hands Ranches, 4825 E. Daley Circle, Parker, CO 80134
Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je, P.O. Box 360, Bailey, CO 80421
Canyons Community Church.