David L. Eggers
Col. USAF ret.
March 13, 1951 - March 29, 2017
of Papillion Nebraska
David L. Eggers was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Dorothy and Leon Eggers on March 13, 1951. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Windsor Heights, Iowa with his sisters, Ruth Ann and Susan. There, Dave was active in band, choir, and various sports at Valley High School and graduated in 1969. He went to Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he majored in business, was a member of the Air Force ROTC and the President of Sigma Nu Fraternity. At Coe, he also met the love of his life, Debbie Harris. They married on July 6, 1974 in between "props and jets" during pilot training. Kristen and Jonnie were born while Dave and Debbie were stationed at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. Dave flew and was the Instructor for B-52 Bombers at Ellsworth and Castle AFB. He was also the number nine pilot for the B-1 Bomber at Dyess AFB in Texas. After his move to Offutt he was diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. This disease changed his life. After numerous illnesses and sepsis while stationed at Peterson AFB in Colorado, Dave pinned on Colonel and was medically retired in 1997. His gift of life was a liver transplant on April 17, 1998. The success of his surgery and everything he went through made clear his calling to help others. This led to a job at the Lied Transplant Center. Dave was so proud of his work and enjoyed meeting other transplant patients and giving them hope for a surgery as successful as his. Dave's other loves were his grandchildren, his church, and Husker football. He loved music, bicycling, playing golf and spending time with family and friends.
We wish he could have done more of these things after retiring in July 2016, but a diagnosis of a blocked hepatic artery changed that. Not only was Dave kind and compassionate, he was strong and a fighter. He took each new infection and procedure in stride and fought until the very end. Our family thanks everyone for their love and support over these last five months.
Special thanks to all the hospital staff and his dear friends at Nebraska Medicine. They fought hard beside and for Dave all these many years, especially since November 18, 2016.
Preceded in death by father Leon Eggers.
Survived by Wife: Debbie. Daughter & Son-in-Law: Kristen & Aaron Mead, Cedar Rapids, IA. Son & Daughter-in-Law: Jonnie & Nichole Eggers, Papillion. Grandchildren: Zandrea, Rhys, Meaghan Mead, Addison Eggers. Mother: Dorothy Eggers, Des Moines, IA. Sisters: Ruth Ann (Herb) Schwartz, Susan (John) Horn. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services Tuesday April 4th at 11:00 am Faith Presbyterian Church, 8100 Giles Road, La Vista. Family receiving friends Monday April 3rd at church from 6 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Donate Life Services NE Medical Center, 988136 NE Med Center 68198-8136 or Music Ministry - Faith Church.
Arrangements under the direction of Kahler Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, NE.
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May 15, 2017
Peggy Hawkins
Dear Debbie & family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts, as is your spouse, David. I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. I pray the Lord will comfort you all. Peggy L Hawkins
April 16, 2017
Dr Patricia Tice
Dear Debbie and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved husband, Dave. He was a smart man...to choose a talented and wonderful Corning girl. May he rest in peace. Be brave and carry on, Debbie. With prayers, Dr. Patricia Tice & Mr. Lynn Henderson
April 6, 2017
Deb & Dave Main
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Deb. We have such fond memories of Dave and our time together back in Enid, OK.
April 4, 2017
Tracy Hanzek
As I type this, I still have a hard time believing he is no longer with us. I had the privilege of knowing Dave for 18 years and can say that he may have started as someone that I knew due to working in the Transplant Department, but I was fortunate enough to be able to say that he became my friend. The world has lost an incredible man who touched more lives than any of us will ever know, but heaven has gained an amazing angel. God Bless the Eggers Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 3, 2017
Jean Weber
With deepest sympathy from Kristen's SAI sisters in Iowa. We are thinking of you and the family, wishing you peace and strength at this time. Iowa City Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota
April 3, 2017
Ralph Mollet
I was privileged to serve with Dave, and even more privileged when I got to fly with him - a tremendous, professional B-1 aviator, and a tremendous all-around good guy. Via con Dios, Amigo.
April 1, 2017
My prayers and sympathy to you and your family Deb. Stay strong.
John Lenz
April 1, 2017
Heidi Clarke
Dave was an amazing support to me and my family during transplant and after care. He will be greatly missed. He touched so many lives through his work at the transplant center. Prayers and condolences to family and friends.
April 1, 2017
Lori Wiser
My deepest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man. I met Dave at the Lied Center. He saw a scared woman waiting for a transplant and instantly assured me everything would go well. I hope I can have the same positive impact on others as he did. He will be deeply missed, not only by you but those of us fortunate enough to have met him. God bless.
April 1, 2017
Tom and Chris Booth
Sending our love to you Deb and the family..Dave was a great friend and will be missed...
April 1, 2017
Judith Destefano
Great guy who will be missed. Condolences to his family.
April 1, 2017
JACK & DEB HOLT
WE CELEBRATE HIS LIFE AND REJOICE THAT HE IS WITH JESUS! ONE OF THE BEST I EVER FLEW WITH AND ONE OF THE BEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN. HE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES, HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED. PRAYING FOR YOU, DEB, KRISTIN AND JONNY, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND. . .
March 31, 2017
Bruce Newell
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family.
Bruce G. Newell
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