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David Andrew Marquam, 41, of Westfield, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
He was born to parents James Alfred Marquam, Jr. and Delores Anne (Garner) Marquam on November 13, 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Greenwood Community High School in 1991 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1995.
Among his many accomplishments were his three study trips, first to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and then to the Russian Federation during high school and college. Most recently employed by Wolters Kluwer, David was a lifetime learner who constantly pursued understanding and mastery of the most recent technology in software development. David was also an avid reader of science fiction, horror, and a wide variety of non-fiction topics.
He is survived by his wife, Tamara Kay (Wyrick) Marquam (45); daughter, Katherine Virginia Marquam (15); and son, Alexander Robert Marquam (6). His remaining family also consists of his parents, James Alfred Marquam (73) and Delores Ann (Garner) Marquam (64); brother, Daniel Patrick Marquam; grandparents, Robert Newton Garner and Colette Adele (Welsh) Garner; four Uncles and Aunts; and 20 cousins. He was preceded by grandparents, Rev. James Alfred Marquam, Sr., Genevieve Ruth (Rees)Marquam, Chesleigh Vernon Stant, and Pauline Isabella (Rossiter)Stant.
A memorial service will be conducted at Camby Community Church, date and time to be determined.
Jonathan Glaser says
I sincerely offer my thoughts and condolences to Dave’s family. Dave was my co-worker and a great friend over many years. During our daily lunches, whether it be the often… Taco Bell, Hardees, or Q’doba – his intelligence, wit and kindness will never be forgotten. To his children: I know words cannot confort the loss of your father, however; I very much hope that you will always know and remember how awesome he was – and you live your lives with all the great memories of him.
Bryan Everly says
I was so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. Dave and I worked together at Software Artistry / Tivoli many years ago. Please know we will be keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherrie Mooty says
I worked with David at Wolters Kluwer and had the pleasure of working with him on many projects over the years. I am so sorry to hear about his untimely death. I pray for his family and know that he is out of pain and in peace.
May God Bless you David.
Ajay Singh Yadav says
I have pleasant memories of working with Dave both on professional and personal level at Wolters Kluwer. He was a good mentor to me. May God provide his family strength to withstand the tragic loss.
Michael Goldenberg says
We lost a great friend. Dave was sharp and had a deep thirst for knowledge, often being the first one I heard excitedly talking about a new technology. He was generous with his time whenever anyone at work asked for help, and was always up for a good discussion at lunch. Most of all I will miss his sense of humor – clever, with a smooth delivery that often took us by surprise.
Mamta Somani says
Felt sad to hear the loss may his soul rest in peace. I got an oppurtunity to work with him in my first project at WK. He is very professional and does everything with perfection. He was a very nice person to talk to and very approacable.
May God give strength to his family members.
Tammy Beaty says
thoughts in prayers to all .. David n I went to grade school together … rip David ..
Savita Mhetar says
I worked with Dave at Wolters Kluwer, he was always energetic, full of ideas, a very good friend. My prayers and thoughts to Dave’s family.
Savita Mhetar
Les Ramer says
I have many fond memories of David — our many discussions on the technology we worked with, how every year about this time he’d bring us delicious Christmas cookies he and Tammy had baked, the kind gift he gave me and my wife on the birth of our first child, and so on. It’s really no secret that David was a kind, generous soul and a valued friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends in this time of loss.
Corlis Bell says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of David Marquam.
Mark Boxberger says
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave’s family – this must be such an incredibly difficult time. Dave and I worked together at Software Artistry/Tivoli/Peregrine and he was one of those really smart guys that didn’t always say a lot, but when he did, he was sure to make you smile. He will be missed.
Jeff Waters says
Oh, what a terrible shock and loss. My heart and prayers go out to Dave’s family.
I fondly remember traveling to Russia with Dave. He was such a solid, considerate, thoughtful man.
jason r. totten says
Dave was a great person. Perhaps even more than many people realize because he was also very private.
I am glad to have gotten to spend time with Dave on and off over the last five years, and I think this selection of quotes from Bill Watterson (http://zenpencils.com/comic/128-bill-watterson-a-cartoonists-advice/) sheds some light on the person he was. He shared that link online a few months ago and it reminds me of several conversations we had about work and our careers.
I know that he loved his family, and that he was very proud of his two children.
In case the link is blocked, here’s the text:
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Creating a life that reflects your values and satisfies your soul is a rare achievement. In a culture that relentlessly promotes avarice and excess as the good life, a person happy doing his own work is usually considered an eccentric, if not a subversive. Ambition is only understood if it’s to rise to the top of some imaginary ladder of success. Someone who takes an undemanding job because it affords him the time to pursue other interests and activities is considered a flake. A person who abandons a career in order to stay home and raise children is considered not to be living up to his potential — as if a job title and salary are the sole measure of human worth.
You’ll be told in a hundred ways, some subtle and some not, to keep climbing, and never be satisfied with where you are, who you are, and what you’re doing. There are a million ways to sell yourself out, and I guarantee you’ll hear about them.
To invent your own life’s meaning is not easy, but it’s still allowed, and I think you’ll be happier for the trouble.
— Bill Watterson
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Zilvinas Marozas says
Words can’t express how saddened I am to hear of Dave’s passing.
I worked with him at Tivoli/Peregrine and then our paths crossed several times more while working as consultants at several Indianapolis based consulting companies. David was a true professional who never stopped learning new things and gladly shared his knowledge with others.
I just want Dave’s family to know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Dave.
Stephen Smith says
Words cannot express the heartbreak I felt when I heard Dave had passed. I am shocked by the loss of such a great person at such a young age. His family has been in our prayers. Dave adored his children and was a very proud father. He always shared stories of his daughter’s many achievements and of his adventures with his son. It was obvious that Dave enjoyed his family. He was extremely bright and had a passion for learning. Dave was one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met. He was not only my coworker, but a good friend. I enjoyed his quick wit and his dry humor. When Dave spoke up, you knew it was important. When times were tough, I never had a doubt that he would be there to help. He is already greatly missed.
Lynne Lewis says
Dee, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers are with you and all of his family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
much love,
Lynne Lewis