David Dewitt Phelps
December 15, 1921 ~ January 2, 2013
David Dewitt Phelps of Vienna, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Fairfax Hospital. Beloved husband of Heidi Phelps, father of Donna K. White and David Dewitt Phelps, III; brother of Steve Phelps and Jake Phelps; grandfather of David, IV (Melissa), Shawn (Rebecca), Ewyen and Jon; great-grandfather of Savannah, Evan and Bailey.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Do not stand 
at my grave and weep. 
I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds 
that blow. 
I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight 
on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. 
When you awake in the 
morning’s hush 
I am the soft uplifting rush 
of quiet birds in circling flight. 
I am the soft star that 
shines at night. 
Do not stand at my grave and cry 
I am not there. 
I did not die.
Dave was small in size but a BIG BIG man when it came to friendship ours started in the late 60’s-He was agreat friend I will miss his phone calls glad I got to speak to him last monday-he knew the Redskins beat the cowboys-I know that made him happy Jess-Rilda
A wonderful husband to Heidi and friend to all of her students. We will miss his friendly smile and quiet laughter. A man who lived life with happiness and love in his heart. Thank you for all the memories shared with you, Dave and Heidi. They are some of my most cherished memories. Sending love to you, Heidi over the miles.
Dave you will be greatly missed. Thank you so very much for your friendship, your kindness, your love of a good political exchange, your boundless energy, and excellent humor, as well as those incredible smiles. Heidi — you are in our thoughts during this very difficult time. Please take good care of yourself, and know how very much Dave was appreciated by both of us. He was a wonderful husband to you, a great neighbor, and a very special and sigularly unique person. A great big hug to you and all of our love during this very challenging time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Many happy hours sharing stories and memories. We are very sad to lose a good friend.
Jackie and I will miss his bright smile and humorous phone conversations. I know that Guy and John will miss this man’s dedication to The Beatty Companies. It was always a pleasure working with him on his projects. Dave will be missed and remembered by all.
I joined Mr. Beatty in 2007. Almost immediately Dave became my building and construction mentor. I looked up to him for many things, mainly his integrity, ethics and knowledge. I believe Dave left a possitive lasting impression to those fortunate to have met him. God Bless You Dave.
RIP Dave. I will certainly miss you. Prayers to the family at this difficult time. Dave was such a good man and will be dearly remembered.
I’ve worked with Beatty Companies just over 2 years and Dave’s smiling face was usually the first one I saw everyday. He was always cheerful, ready to tell a joke or story, and loved sharing his photo albums, especially those showing his family and his trips. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with his family as this time of sorrow.
I was saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. The comfort in knowing that Dave lived a long and active life does not remove our sense of loss, at the moment; and Dave will be very much missed. Dave was, as few others I have met in my professional life, an inspiration; for he was a welcome blend of diligence, humour and courtesy. I am thankful to have known him. Now my deepest sympathies go out to his family and his friends.
Love and Prayers to Hiedi and Dave’s family at this time of loss.
I know that life is limited, even if I wished that it should make an exception with some people. Dave was one of these people. I have got to know him as the human, as he should be. A generous friend, a charming host, a marvellous gentleman, a courteous and affectionate husband to Heidi. I am very sad that I cannot meet him any more, at least not here on earth. Heidi and Dave – a wonderful symbiosis – a married couple, which was the ideal for younger people. In this heavy time I think of them both, I am with the deceased and his Heidi. Deeply mourning Hildegard, Frank, Kai and Jan