Riches, David Shane

David Shane Riches, 33, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Anamosa. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Anamosa. The Rev. Laurie Riley will officiate at the service. Friends may call from 3 to7 p.m. Friday at Goettsch Funeral Home in Anamosa. Interment will be at Clay Cemetery in Onslow.

Surviving are his mother, Gaye of Onslow; three children, Allie, Mia and Carter, and their mother; three sisters, Renee (Todd) Edler of Anamosa, Theresa (Dan) Otten of Verona, Wis., and Kimberly Riches of Onslow; a brother, Christopher (Mandy) Riches of Onslow; his partner in life, Elizabeth Sands; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John; and his grandparents.

David Shane Riches was born June 16, 1978, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of John and Gaye (Baker) Riches. David was a 1996 graduate of Midland High School. David worked at Central Park as seasonal law enforcement for years. On April 5, 1999, he went on to the Monticello Police Department, where he attended The Police Academy, graduating in April 2000. He also worked part time for the Cascade Police Department. He then transferred to Anamosa, where he became a canine officer with “Lucky” and also worked part time for the Jones County Sheriff's Office, totaling 16 years in law enforcement.

David was a loving son, father, brother, and friend. He will be missed dearly by everyone.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in David's name.

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Published Oct. 6, 2011, in The Gazette