David Patrick Force

David Patrick Force

David Patrick Force

1978-2017

David Patrick Force, 39, Gladstone, Missouri, formerly of Maryville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2017.

He was born on May 24, 1978 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from Maryville High School and Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Scottsdale, Arizona in 2004.

David and Jami Harris Force were married on June 24, 2006 in Maryville. Their first son, Trey David, was born January 23, 2007 and Dru James, their second son, was born March 12, 2011.

Dave was employed with University Academy as a director of FoodService. He was a huge sports fan and enjoyed watching the Chiefs, Royals and pro basketball. He was very involved in his son’s Cub Scout troop and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Force.

Survivors include his wife, Jami and two sons, Trey and Dru, of the home; his mother, Janie (Larry) Harbin, Maryville; step-mother, Peggy Force; sister, Melissa Cronk, Maryville; step-sister, Michelle Knapp, Maryville, as well as and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 10 a.m. at D.W. Newcomber’s Sons Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, 64119. A celebration of life will follow with food.