Terry brought Dava over to meet me and I immediately liked her. Her smile lit up my mood.Dava was one of the most likable women I knew. She always had a smile and kind word. I don't think I ever heard her say anything bad about anyone. She loved her kids and her man. RIP Dava

I can remembr her playing softball and i was the asst.coach and it was a great honor to be able to coach her. she was one of the sweetest loving caring person with a heart of gold...Dava Miller you will be missed and may you R.I.P. we shall meet again one day. From a coach to a friend I love you my sweet friend.                              Dale Haggins

She was only seventeen the day Steve brought her to our house for supper.  I still can picture her standing there with her long beautiful blonde hair, bright eyes, and a smile that never stopped.

As I prepared supper, Dava politely asked if she could help.  Of course I said 'Yes' and told her she could help me make the salad and gave her two large cucumbers to peel.  She fumbled for a minute or two and then turned to me and said, 'Mrs. Buder, I don't know how to peel a cucumber.'  I just looked at her with such surprise and then we both laughed and laughed.  I showed her how to peel those cucumbers!

Ever since that day, every time I grab a cucumbe to peel for a salad, I think about Dava and her cucumbers.  Over the years whenever we've talked, she always said that life keeps throwing her 'cucumbers.'  That was our private little joke between us and kept us connected.

One day a few years ago, Dava called me at work.  She was having a pretty bad day and just needed some advice.  We talked for an hour, and before we hung up, we both said, "Don't forget those cucumbers!"   

Over the years many things happened; children came, life's cucumbers got in the way, and sometimes a few tears were shed, but I will always have the memories of how sweet she could be and the times we shared.

Be in peace little one, you can rest now.