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VAN LEER--David Mark, beloved spouse, son and brother passed away April 3rd 2013. David was a tenured professor at University of California at Davis until his retirement; thereafter continued his great love of the theater and arts from his residence in New York City. David was born December 26, 1949 in Rockville Centre, NY. He was graduated from Cornell University, and subsequently granted his PhD. David taught at Cornell and Princeton University, before Davis. David is survived by his brother James; sister-in-law Sherrie Bowen-Van Leer, and niece Jennifer Acevedo. He is preceded in death by parents James and Marie Van Leer, and beloved companion and spouse Robert Miles Parker. A private reflection will be attended by his family. A memorial may be arranged at a later date.
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David the generous teacher and sharer of music and literature will be with me all my life. I wish he were still in the world to share his joy with others.
Judy Shoaf
May 2, 2013
I miss you so much David. Keep thinking of things I want to call you about...too late. Love to you and Miles, together again at last.
April 15, 2013
RIP David, great colleague and long-time friend. It was wonderful to see you begin what turned out to be a lifelong, loving relationship with Miles. And I'm only sorry that the last time I saw was on the sad occasion of your memorial for Miles here. It's been a long, strange trip, and it is hard to hear that bell tolling.
Jim Kavangh
April 15, 2013
David left a lasting impression along with his partner, Miles when I met them. Very arty, creative, colorful, spirited and wonderful creatures of life. A donation to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, MS has been named in David's name.
Marlena Hemphill
April 15, 2013
Wonderful David--we'll never forget your companionship, brilliance, and fabulous Chinese cooking at Princeton. You and Miles were one of the great couples of our generation. You will be together always in our hearts.
Elaine& English Showalter
April 15, 2013
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