David Farrell Williams
Passed: November 14, 2019
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David Farrell Williams
Passed: November 14, 2019
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David Farrell Williams, 47, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. He was born December 16, 1971, in Upland, CA to Douglas Farrell and Ronda Thorup Williams. In 1990 he graduated from Ashland High School where he was a running back on the state championship football team. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a mission in Brasilia, Brasil. He attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Accounting in April 1998. While attending BYU he met Heather Hutchings and they were married in the Manti, UT Temple on April 25, 1998.
A CPA like his father, David worked as an accountant for Arthur Andersen and Wells Fargo before joining the FBI as a special agent in 2003. FBI assignments took David and his family to Seattle, Phoenix, Washington D.C. and Brasil, where for five years they were immersed in the culture he loved. David was a member of the Phoenix SWAT team for several years.
David knew how to make everything fun and had a way of making ordinary activities become treasured traditions. Tender-hearted and considerate, David noticed the needs of those around him. He knew the right thing to say and remembered the smallest details. David was passionate about life. He loved music and made countless playlists from his extensive collection. He played old-time fiddle, guitar, and piano. David traveled the world, immersing himself in the culture of each country he visited. He enjoyed attending plays and concerts and saved each playbill. He was an avid BYU Cougar fan and never missed a game. David cherished time biking, hiking, swimming and playing sports with his family whom he deeply loved. His acts of devotion and daily messages will be greatly missed.
David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Annabel Williams and Levi and Florence Thorup. He is survived by his wife, Heather; their children, Henry, Jack, and Mia; parents, Doug and Ronda Williams; brothers, Mike (April), Dale (Patricia), Joe (Reiko), Tom, and Jaxon (Dalia); and sister Becca (Jerry). He is also survived by loving in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, 9 nieces, 16 nephews, 1 grandniece, and 1 grandnephew.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 am – 10:30 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Glendale North Stake Center, 4901 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308, with Bishop Richard Saunders presiding. Burial will follow at Phoenix Memorial Park.
26 responses to David Farrell Williams
Amber Hardin says:
November 20, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May your memories of David bring you peace. It has been an honor to serve your family.
Fabiula Maughan says:
November 21, 2019
My dear Heather, I wish I was there with you now to hold your hands and say I love you!
David is such an amazing human being and everyone will miss him deeply. I remember watching the video of his mission with my brother and all the laughter. He was an awesome creature and I am sure he is in a great place now.
Hope to see you and the kids soon! Sending love and prayers.
Daniel has been praying for Mia everyday.
Bye for now meus amores!
Shamane and David Dolson says:
November 20, 2019
Such a wonderful person and life. He just glows in the photo above and you can feel his love for life. We send our heartfelt condolences and love. So glad to have met in Brasilia. Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family.
Steven Garrard says:
November 20, 2019
My sincere condolences. May the Lord comfort you and your family. I have fond memories of the brief time I worked with David in Brasilia. I know how much he wanted to be there and am so glad that he got to do it.
Katherine Moore says:
November 20, 2019
Our family loved this great man. None finer than Dave. Loved the years working with Dave and seeing the good he did in Brasilia, at church and in the community. Love you William’s family.
Lucia Camilo Deep says:
November 20, 2019
Meus mais sinceros sentimentos, que o Senhor conforte toda família.