David M. Hubler died April 12, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Omaha, Nebraska February 5, 1938 to Kenneth and Alice Hubler. The son of a Presbyterian minister and a Sunday school teacher, his life was guided by faith, hope, and love; values he passed on to his children and grandchildren. He graduated from Parsons College, and did graduate work in history and student life. While at Parsons, he met Tamara Ann Davis, and they married in Des Moines on March 10, 1962. Dave worked in student unions at Parsons College, The University of Illinois, the University of Maryland, and Massanetta, and California State University, Chico. He was the executive director at Massanetta Springs Conference Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he oversaw a major building project. He loved to bird watch, read, go to art museums, and travel with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and instilled in his children a love of neighbor, sense of social responsibility, and keen sense of humor. He was a member of Kiwanis, and served in many leadership roles—and sang in the choir--in the churches to which belonged. He was a beloved mentor and friend to many of those who worked with him in his numerous endeavors.
Dave is survived by his wife Tamara of 54 years; daughter, Angela, and husband, Tim; son, Mark, and wife, Jillian; grandchildren Neil, Jack, and Mallory; and brother Rob.
The family will greet friends on Saturday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the community center at Edgewater Wesley Life Center, 9225 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines. A service of witness to the resurrection, followed by a meal, will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Heartland Presbyterian Church, 14300 Hickman Rd., Clive. Burial will be private. Dave was very active in lobbying funding for cancer research, and founded the leukemia and lymphoma support group in Des Moines. Instead of flowers, he requested memorial gifts to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Heartland Presbyterian Church, Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center, and End Alzheimer's.
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