David Lear Valen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Lear Valen (Minneapolis, Minnesota), born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on August 2, 2021 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Elmer and Adella Valen; and his mother-in-law Anna Davern. He is survived by: his wife Ardis Valen (Davern); his children, Michael Valen (Dene) and Maria Crees (Jeff); his grandchildren, Heidi Johnson (Connor) and Eric Crees (Alyson Welle); his stepgrandsons, Edwin Valen and Dustin Vaughn (Sarah); and his siblings, Doug Valen (Pat), Martha Rossing (Ronald), John Valen (Cheryl Hoium) and Dr. Peter Valen (Berit).
