<!-- FH = BLOUNT & CURRY FUNERAL HOME - CARROLLWOO --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->VAN DER WALL, David Eugene 38, passed suddenly Sept. 22, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and friends. David was born and raised in Tampa. He worked as a salesman throughout his life. He embraced his life with enthusiasm and love. He was preceded in death by his loving grandfather, Frank Garcia; loving grandparents, Alice and Ed Van Der Wall; and his aunt, Gloria Decker. He is survived by his parents, retired Hillsborough County Deputy, Eugene Van Der Wall and retired public school teacher, Marsha Van Der Wall; his brother, Scott Van Der Wall; loving grandmother, Marion Garcia; godmother and uncle Debra and Daniel Romano, uncle Edward Van Der Wall,(Johanna), aunt Elaine Bennett (Robbie) uncle Evan Van Der Wall, cousins, Frank and Joseph Romano and Sean Bennett; uncle Emerson Decker, Timothy Jones Barton and father, Scott Barton as well as numerous cousins and friends. The family would like to thank all his special friends who came to love, support and pray for David at the hospital. All that knew David know that he was a very special person and his many friends are testament to his kind heart. David leaves us all with broken hearts but we know he is once again enjoying the very special relationship he shared with his Abuelo Frank and Grandpa Ed. There will be a Memorial Mass for David 9 am, on Friday, Sept. 26, at St. Timothy Catholic Church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David's memory to St. Timothy Mother Theresa School Foundation at 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL 33558. Arrangements are entrusted to the Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed www.blountcurrycarrollwood.com.