David Craig Zurbrigen, 61, of Waukee, Iowa, who was born on December 20, 1955 in Mineral Wells, Texas to James and Roberta (Rowell) Zurbrigen, passed away after a brief illness on May 21, 2017 in Des Moines, Iowa. David is survived by his wife Brenda Boyles-Zurbrigen of Waukee; mother Roberta of Rapid City, South Dakota; sister Diane Zurbrigen of Bemidiji, Minnesota; brother Eric Zurbrigen of Huron, South Dakota; several nieces and nephews and his companion dog Buster.Due to his wishes, there will be no formal services. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Taylor House Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care they showed David and his family in his final days. Memorial donations can be made in David's memory to: Broderick Animal Clinic, 10 4th Street, Waukee, IA 50263.