August 22, 1956 ~ June 12, 2020

David “Zueke or Sody” Sowden, 63, Pipestone, MN, died after a battle with cancer at the Pipestone Hospice Home, on Friday, June 12, 2020.

A Celebration of Life for Dave is set for 6pm, Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Hiawatha Lodge.  A Biker Memorial “cruise the square” ride prior to the Celebration (any vehicle welcome), at the old Shopko parking lot by 5pm meeting at the Lodge at 6.

David John Sowden was born on August 22, 1956, to Leo and Betty (Kautz) Sowden, in Tyler, MN. He graduated from Pipestone High School. David married Monica Huntimer on May 29, 1976. They had three children, Matt, Angie and Daniel. David worked manual labor jobs and later drove truck. He always “worked his butt off” to make things work. He enjoyed fishing and camping in his spare time, loved riding motorcycle and singing karaoke.

David leaves behind his son, Matt (LeAnn) Sowden, Sioux Falls; his daughter, Angie (Eric) Brooks, Sioux Falls; five grandchildren, Ella, Lucy, Cain, Mya and Makai; two brothers, Charlie Sowden, Pipestone, MN and Daryl (Shari) Sowden, Phoenix, AZ; and his special friend, Julie Carrow, Pipestone, MN.

David was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Sowden; and two brothers, Jim Sowden and Bob Sowden.