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David Henry Riel

May 12, 1947 — June 29, 2010

David Henry Riel

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The love of our life, David H. Riel, 63, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at his home.

He was born May 12, 1947 in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Henry F. and Louise A. Yarmack Riel.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was an Air Reserve Technician in the 508th TFG and 419th FW at Hill Air Force Base. He worked as a weapons and ammunitions flight chief. He also worked as a civilian in the same career field. He retired with 32 years from the military as a Chief Master Sergeant and 32 years civil service.

He married Cikarda (Jo) Ninalga and with this marriage, they had their beautiful daughter, Michele. Their marriage ended.

David then met Linda Darby Atencio on June 30, 1980 and soon after they began their life together. They were married on February 14, 1988 in Reno, Nevada. They have been together for 30 years.

David is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughters, Michele (Trevor) Steinthal, Washington; Carrie Balactar, Plain City; Dina (Steve) Adams, Syracuse; Donnelly (Joe Tams) Atencio, Clinton; four grandchildren, Canyon, Jace, Colton, and Mason, one great-grandchild, Cash; two sisters, Martha Ring, Fitchberg, Massachusetts; and Carolyn Organ, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Step children from his marriage to Jo: Terry Bowen; Marco Hernandez; Mike Hernandez; and Kim Hernandez.

Special thanks to his friends who he enjoyed being around: Wally, Chris, Mike and Steve. You guys made him laugh and have a good time. And to Vance, he had nothing but good memories of the times you two shared in the early days of his Air Force Career.

He was preceded in death by his parents, very special brother-in-law, James Ring, and a son-in-law, Tim Balactar.

Dad a€" Even though I''m grown up and a mother, I will always be that little girl who loves her Dad very much! Happy Father''s Day, Dad. Thank you for loving and caring for me the way you always have. Love always, Michele

Dave a€" Thank you for being there for me when I lost Tim. I could always count on you for help. Love and miss you, Carrie

Dave a€" Thanks for all you have done for me and my family: Steve, Colt, and Mas. Thank you especially for being there for my mom. You will truly be missed. Love, Dina

Dave a€" Thank you for being there for me, Joe, and Jace when we needed you. We will truly miss you. Love, Donnelly

David a€" Brother forever, friend always. Marty

Dream Lover a€" Tall, dark, and handsome, with blue eyes. It took awhile to meet you. I will love you forever and miss you so much, Daveed. Linda

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 7th at 11 a.m. at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary 3333 West 5600 South.

The family will meet friends for a viewing on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.

Interment, Lindquist''s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, Ogden, UT. Military Honnors will be accorded by the Hill Air Force Base Honnor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your local American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Condolences can be sent to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.

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