Obituary – Dr. David Van Metre

April 9, 2019 — AASV Staff

We were saddened to learn of the sudden death of Dr. David Van Metre, AASV faculty contact, professor of livestock medicine and surgery, and instructor of swine medicine at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

David Copley Van Metre, age 55, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, April 1. He was desperately loved and esteemed by his family and friends. Dave was well-known through his work at the veterinary school, but his greatest joy came at home with his wife and their two boys. Dave was a very committed and involved father and took great joy in watching his boys' athletic and other accomplishments. He was selfless, wise, loving, and infinitely kind. He was a light to those who were lucky enough to be part of his life. He was born in Salina, Kansas, on March 5, 1964. He graduated Omaha Central High in 1982. He was a graduate of Cornell University and Cornell Veterinary School. He was an Academic All-American football player while at Cornell. His academic training included UC Davis, Washington State, Kansas State and a few others. Dr. Van Metre was a livestock veterinarian at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for 20 years. He was a gifted teacher and veterinarian, a beloved mentor, and a man of strength, wisdom and kindness. He remained humble and kind despite his many achievements.

The CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will host a celebration of his life for colleagues, students, friends and family on April 24 in Fort Collins.

More information and a full obituary can be viewed at Bohlender Funeral Chapel and Colorado State University.

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