"I am sad to hear about the passing of Dave Dufala. I had the opportunity to work with Dave for many years, and found him a pleasure to work with. This is such a great photo to share, and that's the same smiling face he shared with us at work. He always had a positive attitude and a great work ethic. I'm sure he made many friends along his journey in life. Please accept my sincere condolences to the Dufala family. Alan Kotter"
In loving memory of
David James Dufala, Jr
April 21, 1965 - May 29, 2019
David J. Dufala, Jr.
BRIGHAM CITY - David James Dufala Jr., age 54, of Brigham City, UT son of David and Jimmienell (Gilbert) Dufala.
Born April 21, 1965 in Fontana, CA. Passed away at the Huntsman Cancer Institute on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 due to a rare cancer complication after a 3.5 month battle with cancer.
David married his high school sweetheart, Tracy Sumner, on April 13, 1985 at the Clearfield Community Church. They moved from Kaysville, UT to Brigham City in 1989 where they raised their children. He worked at Nucor Corp. for 25 years as a welder. He would go to work with a positive attitude, sometimes singing and dancing to liven things up. He loved to joke around with his co-workers and appreciated their friendship.
David attended the Main Street Church in Brigham City. He had a strong relationship with God and loved the Lord.
David had many hobbies and lived his life to the fullest. He loved fishing, camping, shooting, cruising on his motorcycle, riding ATV's, and going on adventures with his wife Tracy. His greatest and most cherished reward in life was his family.
David is survived by his wife Tracy of Brigham City; sons Brady (Karissa), Bryce (Kacie), and Bryant; grandchildren Lylah, Braelyn, Myrek and Ellie; parents; siblings, Laurie, Rachel, Matt (Jennifer); Jennifer; nieces and nephews; In-laws Ed and Kay Sumner. He was preceded in death by his brother Bill.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
Viewings will be held on Wednesday, June 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com.
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"We were sad to learn of Dave's passing. May God be with Tracy and her family in the days ahead. "
"I was so sad to learn of the passing of Dave. He was such a great guy! God's blessings on his family."
"I had the opportunity to work with him and enjoyed his friendship I always like teasing him about getting To get up early and come to work with a smile on my face then he would tell me there was something wrong with me people should not get up that early"
"Peace that passeth all understanding for the Dufala family"
"Tracy and family, you're all in our thoughts and prayers. Dave was a great person, he will be truly missed by a lot of people. May God be with you all in the days and weeks ahead of you all."
"I am heartbroken to see this. Dave is a good man. Us girls at Schifty's loved seeing him come into the store when we were there. Prayers and blessings to Tracy and the kids.?"