David Richard James

July 12, 1959 - October 30, 2015

David Richard James passed away Friday Oct. 30, 2015 in American Fork UT from causes related to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. Dave was born July 12, 1959 in Fontana, CA to Glen and Betty James. He graduated from BYU with a Master's Degree in Science where he later taught Geography. Dave also taught Earth Science at Eisenhower Jr High and Pleasant Grove Jr High. He was a beloved teacher and influenced many lives for good. Dave served an LDS Spanish speaking mission in Chicago, Ill. Dave is survived by his wife Sue Killian James and their six children: Chris, Nick, Alex, Katie, Abby and Madi. He is also survived by his sisters Jennifer and Melanie James, sister-in-law Joanie James, nephews: Patrick James, Justin Wenger and Geoff Wenger, nieces: Lorie Marschall and Danielle Fernandez. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother Terry James. Dave was a loving husband and father. He has many friends who will miss his laugh, his kind nature and listening ear. We hope he has a chance to influence the weather and bring some big storms to our area. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7 at 1 pm in the North Field 4th Ward Chapel, 408 West 1300 N, Pleasant Grove, UT with a viewing Friday evening from 6-8 pm and Saturday morning from 11:30-12:30. Interment in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.