January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020
DAVE
Dave grew up a “military brat,” moving many places before settling in Oklahoma. After military boarding school for some “shaping up” he met his wife, Sharon, in college and graduated with a B.A. in sociology. Their son, Jason, was born and Dave began lifelong career in hotel industry, advancing to sales management.
Dave would find opportunities in several locales, including Annapolis, Bahamas, San Francisco (The Mark Hopkins), and then sunny San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado.
Our spirited friend had a passion for Triumph motorcycles, defying helmet laws, riding fast and free with devoted dog “Moko” often on his lap.
He also liked to party. Years of imbibing took their toll. He phoned someone who attended “those meetings.” His permanent sobriety date is 9-19-86.
Dave came to love Alcoholics Anonymous. Gratitude and joy permeated his pores. He had a soulful gift for listening and sharing his experience, strength, and hope. Dave loved helping others in their recovery, including many sponsees. He relished helping to carry AA meetings to prisons .
Dave long suffered serious, debilitating medical challenges, including Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).
He tethered himself to everyone’s pal “Hack” and continued circling billiards tables, sinking “impossible” shots. He so enjoyed the camaraderie of his league teammates, and “Hack” merited MVP (Most Valuable Pooch).
Dave’s painful medical condition worsened and his physical being left us, 33 years sober. Our dear friend is survived by his beloved son, Jason, and beautiful, precocious granddaughter, Maren.
Dave is loved as he so loved others. His resplendent spirit is with us as we glow in his perpetual words,
“Ain’t God great!”
Dave grew up a “military brat,” moving many places before settling in Oklahoma. After military boarding school for some “shaping up” he met his wife, Sharon, in college and graduated with a B.A. in sociology. Their son, Jason, was born and Dave began lifelong career in hotel industry, advancing to sales management.
Dave would find opportunities in several locales, including Annapolis, Bahamas, San Francisco (The Mark Hopkins), and then sunny San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado.
Our spirited friend had a passion for Triumph motorcycles, defying helmet laws, riding fast and free with devoted dog “Moko” often on his lap.
He also liked to party. Years of imbibing took their toll. He phoned someone who attended “those meetings.” His permanent sobriety date is 9-19-86.
Dave came to love Alcoholics Anonymous. Gratitude and joy permeated his pores. He had a soulful gift for listening and sharing his experience, strength, and hope. Dave loved helping others in their recovery, including many sponsees. He relished helping to carry AA meetings to prisons .
Dave long suffered serious, debilitating medical challenges, including Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP).
He tethered himself to everyone’s pal “Hack” and continued circling billiards tables, sinking “impossible” shots. He so enjoyed the camaraderie of his league teammates, and “Hack” merited MVP (Most Valuable Pooch).
Dave’s painful medical condition worsened and his physical being left us, 33 years sober. Our dear friend is survived by his beloved son, Jason, and beautiful, precocious granddaughter, Maren.
Dave is loved as he so loved others. His resplendent spirit is with us as we glow in his perpetual words,
“Ain’t God great!”
