This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, David Staveley, 62 years old , born on March 25, 1956 and passed away on August 12, 2018. 

David left this world as he had lived it--with love, humor, and strength. He fought the pancreatic cancer that finally took him with that same love, humor, and strength so pervasive of his character and soul. He was much loved by his wife, Kathy, whom he described as a beautiful, leggy, fiery redhead, and good woman. His mother, father, sisters and all his friends adored him.

Ernest David Staveley was born March 25,1956 in San Diego, California to Ernest and Dorothy Staveley. The son of a Navy Commander, there were numerous moves--to Carmel, California; Annandale, Virginia: Dahlgren Naval Base in Virginia; and finally to Upper Arlington (Columbus), Ohio. David graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1974. He then headed to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he was a religion major. He earned his BA from Kenyon in 1978. From there he moved east to New Jersey, living in various cities in NJ and working in advertising sales. He had friends in so many places he lived--Virginia, Upper Arlington, Gambier, Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center, New Jersey/New York, and Colorado.

David married Kathy on September 2, 2000 in Kinnelon, New Jersey, and was a loving husband and father to her daughter, Sarah. After decades of living in New Jersey, he and Kathy made the move to Ft. Collins, Colorado, which they had visited and fallen in love with. One look at his Facebook page and you know they both adored the mountains, lakes, biking and hiking trails cradled in the arms of the front range of Colorado. Another look at his Facebook page tells you how much he adored his grandchildren, Sophia and Noah, as well. Living so close to them brought endless joy to him. 

David is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Staveley (b.1925, d.2009) . He is survived by his Mother, Dorothy Staveley, his wife, Kathy; daughter, Sarah (TJ); grandchildren, Sophia and Noah all of whom he loved so dearly; Four sisters (count 'em--FOUR), Mary (Paul); Helen (Tom); Joan (David); and Ruth (Ján). He loved his sisters fiercely and they loved him. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

David was known for his easy-going demeanor, fun-loving nature, good-natured teasing, intense loyalty to family and friends, his incredible intellect and supreme interest in history, trivia, travel, and simply a good meal and a good beer with family and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by all who knew him.

Memorial Service TBA and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Domus Pacis Family Respite for cancer patients.