David Bales Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Eileen Matthews
January 21, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl and your family on this anniversary of
Davids passing . Love you all, Aunt Eileen .
Me
January 11, 2012
This is a very difficult time! Pauline has been gone a year! You will be on the 21st! It has been very rough without you! However I am so glad you are not here suffering anymore! I am finding my way slowly! I know you would want me to be happy and to live a full life for myself and our family! You of all people would be dancing in the right place! Yes I will always cherrish what we had! If I coud have a redo I'd take it all good and bad! It is what made us and our marrriage what it was! I realize now I can to put myself out there for someone who is worthy of my time, my thoughts, my laughs, my smile, my jokes, my tears, my fears, my trust! Someone to hold me! Someones to have secrets with! Some to dance with! Everybody needs to be held! Everyone needs to do the dance in this life! Love you forever!
November 21, 2011
David you are always here in my heart my love! It is 10 months today! How wonderful it would be to be in your arms but that canot be! So lead me with your spirt through this life! You are missed so very much! your smile your wink my safe spot! I love you! Me
November 9, 2011
Miss you so very much! I long for your hugs!
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September 22, 2011
Eight months sleeping,waking,talking,breathing just atempting to live without you is very difficult! I miss you so your smile, all of you! I miss all of you!
September 10, 2011
On this day 28 years ago we took our vows of marriage! The part of til death due us part came too soon! So little has happened in my life since you have been gone and so much has happened! Owen David was born to Jamie on August 29th! He has your long feet and your hands! He even looks like you! I miss you so much! The Jamie and Michele miss you so much! Things just are not the same without you! I wish we had 28 more years my love!
Cheryl
August 23, 2011
Seven months and two days since I held you! Last evening I was at a wedding the words summed up, (as the bride and groom held hands) that these are the hands that hold you through lifes journey togeher! Refrences to hands that hold youur children for the first time, wipe a tear, reach out to touch you before falling to sleep at night! All I could do was cry as... I thought of your hands finally able to open again from their locked position! I rubbed my face with your hand, nestled my cheek, kissed your palm, put your hand flat on my chest to feel my heart beat! Then a rush of memories of everything you've touched especially Jamie and Michele! Your hands so long and them such tiny infants! I want to feel youagain! Ilove you and miss you so very much!
Seven months & two days since I held you last! How I want to again, so badyl! Last evening I was at a wedding the words summed up, (as the bride and groom held hands) that these are the hands that hold you through lifes journey togeher! Refrences to hands that hold youur children for the first time, wipe a tear, reach out to touch you before falling to sleep at night! All I coul do was cry as... I thought of your hands finally able to open again from their locked position! I rubbed my face with your hand, nestled my cheek, kissed your palm, put your hand flat on my chest to feel my heart beat! Then a rush of memories of everything you've touched especially Jamie and Michele! Your hands so long and them such tiny infants! I want to feel you again! I love you and miss you so very much!
August 6, 2011
David, you, along with Daddy and Mom, are always in my thoughts and heart. I love you very much and it really seems forever since you left us. I am happy in the thought that you are no longer in pain, and with those who gave you life and unconditional love. Until I see you again, love you so much.
Cheryl
July 19, 2011
Happy Birthday my love! We should be celebrating with a toast to many years to come! I miss you so much! I love you! I hope angels are singing to you today
Cheryl
June 21, 2011
My Love it has been 5 months today! Father's Day has passed! I know how diffficult it was for the girls! I went to the lake since that was your place! I cannot begin to tell you the pain inside! I wish I could hold your hand! I love you and miss you so! XOXO Me
Cheryl
June 5, 2011
Today is Michele's 21st birthday! It is very hard not having you here for this day! I miss you so much but I want to Thank you for giving me Michele and Jamie! They keep me going without you! You are so missed around here! I went to the lake that was very hard. Every corner, road, everything was you! I love you!
Cheryl
May 21, 2011
My Darling I miss you so much! Each day really doesn't get that much easier! It is another day without yoou holding me. I do want to thank you for catching me yesterday when I fell! You are never out of my thoughts! I love you so much!
Cheryl
April 8, 2011
Oh My Love, The emptyness left behind is sometimes greater than one can imagine! This world is not the same! Pauline has been gone three months and the pain of loosing you so soon after is heartbreaking! What keeeps me going is our girls and grandbabies! I see you so much in their eyes! Ryan always talks about his Poppy! I love you so much and miss you more than I can say!
Michele Bales
March 21, 2011
I love you Dad. I have this giant hole in my heart and soul and the pain of losing you has only gotten stronger. All 3 of your girls need you.
Cheryl
March 9, 2011
My love, You are missed so much! Life isn't the same without your smile and those blue eyes looking at me! My love for you always!
March 2, 2011
My love, The tears I cry eveyday are selfish! What I would give to have you back ALS free and to be held in your arms! I miss you so very much! With all my devotion and love! Cheryl
Jamie Morgan
March 2, 2011
i love you so much. EVERYTHING is Poppy to Ryan(: words cant describe how much i miss you.
Byron Barts
February 26, 2011
Cheryl and Family, I just heard of your loss. My condolences. I worked with David, hunted with him, went to the races with him and I am honored that we shared a friendship.
February 21, 2011
Dear Cheryl and daughters,
My deepest sympathies go out to you in your loss. May God hold him in his arms after dealing with such an unmerciful illness. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
With much sympathy,
The Canderelli's
Michele Bales
February 21, 2011
It's been one long month..one hell of a long month without you around Dad. I love you so much.
:)
Michele Bales
February 21, 2011
Dad and Mom <3
Michele Bales
February 21, 2011
Cheryl
February 13, 2011
My Darling I miss you so much! I miss your eyes, your smile, your wink, your touch, your physical presence! I know you are always with me and the girls! I love you!
Liz Coyle
February 3, 2011
Cheryl, Jamie and Michele I am so sorry for your lose I cant even imagine what you guys are going through you are all in my thoughts and prayers David is going to be greatly missed He made me laugh so many times he deffinatly could make you smile and cheryl mary is right you will always have your dance with him and dont loose site of that ok if you need anything im only a phone call away i love you all
Liz
Kim Barnett
February 3, 2011
I have been waiting for the right words, but I don't think they will ever come. I'll always remeber your cheerfulness. I wish you and Nick could have had many more fishing trips. We love you and will miss you.
Michele Bales
February 3, 2011
I think about that day, today and yesterday. Peace was gone and I fell down, continually sliding forward through my head until I hit the ground.
The wait to see you again makes me uneasy, I kick and I shout and I cry and I wonder why this happened to you.
The heart pounds as always, but the rhythm isn’t the same, I wasn’t given enough time with you and it’s because of that I feel so much pain.
But behind these vessels of clouds, your light shines through, you illuminated my world with your blue eyes and now you smile above for my whole world to see too.
You watch over us in the blue night sky, I know that you forever will be our guiding light.
This anthem our family wrote together will always stay in tune, you are with the sun and your ever-glowing soul is in the moon.
Having you as my Father is all I’ll ever need. You were the first man to hold me, the first man to love me; the first and only man I could trust would never leave.
I will take a piece of you everywhere with me, because it was you and mom whom let everything into my heart and awoke this young girls spirit from the very start.
The many things you’ve done, all the times that you were there. Never judge, always trust, it helps me know deep inside how much you truly cared.
I thank you for the life and hope that you gave me, a part of you made all of me. In my future you will show which paths I should take; and I will search for a new beginning because the greatest thing that’s been created is a new day.
Forever I will endlessly feel your warm soul, and hear you in the trees, because just like I have always known, you will never leave me.
You will sleep among the surface of clouds, and light up the night and float in the sea. I know we will see you again Dad, but until then, I love you one thousand times and that will remain the same.
-Michele Bales
Deborah Socha
February 2, 2011
Cheryl, I can't believe he's gone. I am happy he is no longer struggling and in pain. He was too active of a man to live that way. I'm glad that you and the girls were able to be with him right up to the end. You did an amazing job taking care of him. We will miss him. Lake Gaston will never be the same. Remember, Roger and I will always be here for you and the girls. We grew up together. We are family. God Bless you all,
Deborah Socha
February 2, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Gene Bales
February 1, 2011
So sorry to hear about David
Gene Bales
tony ryan
January 31, 2011
david you know marsh oil hasnt been the same since you left you are missed by everyone
January 30, 2011
One week & almost 3 days! I miss you my love!
Judy and Danny Pulsifer
January 28, 2011
Dear Cheryl,
Although we never had the privilege of meeting David,it is obvious by reading the condolences, that he was a very kind, generous and loving husband, father and friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers today as you grieve the loss of such a wonderful man!
Peace and Love
joy mcclenaghan
January 28, 2011
thank the lord David has peace. He can rest easy knowing how close cheryl, jamie and michelle are. The three of them will ALWAYS have each other. What a blessing. Thinking of all of you.....
Marti Hancock
January 28, 2011
Such a kind hearted and beautiful man. Love you David.
January 28, 2011
Eileen Matthews Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada
My heart aches for you Cheryl and your family . Love and Prayers, Aunt Eileen
Victor and Wanda Matthews
January 28, 2011
We were all deeply saddened to hear of David’s passing away especially so closely after Pauline.
You are all in my prayers!Your family in Canada thinks of you often
Mary and Erik Bowes
January 28, 2011
David was a wonderful man and a great part of my family. You brought joy to so many lives and smiles to so many faces. Not having you at family functions will not be the same, we could always count on you to bring the jokes and the laughter. I know now you feel no pain and you will always be watching over everyone. And to Cheryl and the girls know everytime the wind blows over you it's David touching you and reminding you that he is always there with you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. And Cheryl the dance will never be over, it will now comfort you when you close your eyes. We love you all
Tammy Jones
January 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, David was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a great man who never met a stranger. He was loved by many, will be missed by many but forgotten by none.
Elaine Reynolds Bauer
January 28, 2011
David's passing has left an empty spot in my heart.......but also he has left me with the memories of being a fun loving and carefree twelve year old again. Throughout the years he was always there if I needed him and I counted on him time and time again. My mother thought so much of him and at her advanced age, he was the only man I ever heard her exclaim "He sure is one good lookin' man!". My prayers are with his loving family at this time.....know that he will always be with you.
January 28, 2011
Rest Easy David,May God Look After You,The Times Riding In Your Little Blue Datsun I'll Never Forget
Theresa Wetzler
January 28, 2011
David,you will truly be missed.You knew how to put a smile on everybody face..David was a great man.He will be missed dearly but never forgotten.
Me
January 27, 2011
Oh my darling! I miss you so! watch over our girls Jamie and Michele! You touched so many lives! I Love you
I will always remember you my dear friend, David Bales . My heart and prayers to your familly and you.
Anjie Henley
January 27, 2011
Lonnie & Janet Meeks
January 27, 2011
You all are in my prayers! David was a great person. I can't remember seeing him without a big smile on his face! He will be missed!! God bless you all! We love you!
Jen Estabrooks
January 27, 2011
Cheryl, Jamie and Michelle - we are so sorry for your loss - no words can take away your sadness but may your memories give you strength. You are in our prayers. Jen, Chris, Amanda and David
Laura Adamczak-Kline
January 27, 2011
Cheryl, Jamie and Michele,
I really don't know how to tell you just how much I'm sorry about David. He was a very special man and extremely easy to befriend, and my favorite *Redneck Rebel*. I know how much he loved you Cheryl, all you had to do was look at him to know. It was probably the best day of his life when he found you and you found him.
Now David's with Pauline and your Mom and Dad. I remember how much I used to go to your house because your family always made it feel like a home. And I love chicken. ( I thought you could use a chuckle).
And always remember Cheryl, you have your girls, your grandsons and Chuck and Betsy and all the rest of your family to hold on to. And you also have me, anytime you need to talk, just call. And make sure you hug and squeeze those 2 girls and your grandkids every single chance you get because you'll draw more strength from those hugs than from any words anyone can say.
I love you dearly and may your David rest in peace. And, in time, I hope you will have some peace yourself.
Love to you all
Francisco
January 27, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steve, Sharon & Family
January 27, 2011
As was said so many times before, this wonderful man was truly the epitome of a fine southern gentleman. I was blessed to have known him and shared many memories. Many jokes laughs and smiles. Thank you Dave for all you have brought to those who knew you. And to Cheryl Jamie and Michelle I am so sorry for your loss. Words arent enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Always...Wade Sue Heather and Jess
Betsy Matthews
January 27, 2011
I will miss David so much. Although we lived far apart, my memories of the times we did see we each other are the best. He was my brother-in-law, and he was kind and sweet and funny. His handsome, smiling face will always be in my mind and in my heart. I love you David.
kyle bales
January 27, 2011
i will miss you david- brother kyle
C/O Shafnee Cannon
January 27, 2011
C/O Bales was one of the nicest people I ever met. No matter how I was feeling, his smile always made things a little better. He will be missed.
Betsy Matthews
January 27, 2011
I loved David very much. I could never ask for a nicer brother-in-law. He was sweet, kind, funny, and a true gentle-man. I will never forget him.
John Merritt
January 27, 2011
David was a true friend. You could always ell his love of life. Everyone at work remembers David for being so upbeat and positive. He will truly be missed by all.
Jamie Morgan
January 27, 2011
greatest father and poppy ever<3
Jamie Morgan
January 27, 2011
i love you dad, always and forever
Laura Adamczak-Kline
January 27, 2011
Cheryl, Jamie and Michelle,
My dear friend Cheryl. I have no words left that I haven't already said to you about my favorite *Redneck Rebel*. David was one of the sweetest men I ever met and my heart broke a little bit more with the loss of yet another wonderful person. You were very lucky to have him find you. And for you to find him.
Always remember one thing... he's up there with Pauline and your Mom and Dad, watching over you, the girls and the grandbabies to make sure you'll always be alright. That's what everyone in your family was ALWAYS all about. Making sure that you were all ok. Maybe that's why I spent so much time at your house. It was a fun place to be and I loved chicken. :-) (Thought you could use a chuckle).
If you need me for anything, just call and know that I love you and you and the girls will always be in my thoughts and prayers. And Cheryl? Always make sure you hug and squeeze all those children tight.
jackie jimmy lex and tori reeves
January 27, 2011
We love you and will miss you
The Reeves
egglestons
January 27, 2011
"David was such a great neighbor, he was always there when we needed his help.He will be dearly missed ! The Bales family are in our thoughts and prayers.'
The Eggleston Family
January 27, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers, we only knew David through Cheryl's eyes, God Bless all of you. Eric and Lisa Janes, members of the Richmond ALS chapter.
Kim Fulcrod
January 27, 2011
We will miss you. Going to the lake will never be the same. We often think of your quotes. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Bales family.
Hazel Skeens
January 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Greg & Sandy Riley
January 27, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May your memories give you strength
January 27, 2011
Cheryl, Jamie and Michele,
Philip and I are so very sorry for your loss of a great husband and wonderful father. Such a fun loving great guy that will be truly missed.
Philip and Lisa Isbell
Linda Mazzeo-Coyle
January 27, 2011
Oh David I wish for you is to be surrounded by angels. You were such a sweet man, kind and loving.
To your daughters, even though we never met, take comfort in knowing your father was one of a kind. He was a gentlman, and he so kind. You were so blessed to have him in your lives.
Cheryl, I'm sure that thers a great void in your life. I feel so sad for you and I wish I could change it all for you but I can't. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Hobson
January 27, 2011
Lynn,
I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janis Gaulding Peace
January 27, 2011
Diane, I am truly sorry about your brother. He was a very nice looking man. I had forgotten you told me he was sick until I read the obituary on the computer. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Tina Evans Serra
January 27, 2011
To Cheryl, Jamie, and Michelle, and all of the Bales family, I am so sorry to hear of Davids passing! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!
Sharon Prine
January 27, 2011
God is blessed to have you on his team of angels. No more pain...time to smile again. I will never forget your great smile and personality. With much love...
linda adamczak
January 27, 2011
David rest in peace. you will be missed and never forgotten. May God bless you and your family.
Rena Logan
January 27, 2011
I am truely sorry for David & his family. I went to school with him..I will never forget his smile. RIP David.
Michele Bales
January 27, 2011
You are one remarkable Father. I miss you more and more every day. I am so proud of the Dad I was blessed to have. To not see your handsome smile every morning breaks my heart, but your glowing soul is wrapped tightly around me. I truly love you Dad, and forever that will reamin the same.
BILL FOX
January 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Walker
January 27, 2011
Cheryl, Jamie and Michele - I had forgotten he always said "Have a Blessed Day". What a wonderful memories a kind, loving man has left to his family. Know that we are keeping all of you in thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Wright
January 27, 2011
I'm so glad to have had you in my life David! Always knowing you'd be there was a comfort that can't be replaced. Love you always my friend!
Cheryl
January 27, 2011
I love You!
Carol Costello
January 27, 2011
David we only knew you for a brief moment in your life, but your smile and your love for life had a profound impact on us. You will be greatly missed by many. Love Charles and Carol Costello
Erin Stepko
January 27, 2011
David was one of the nicest, friendliest guys I have ever met... His smile and his bright blue eyes will be with me forever! I'm so sorry for the pain and heartache that his family will have to endure. His passing is a profound loss. I love you, Cheryl, Jamie & Michele... be strong and cherish your wonderful memories.
Gina Hensley Bishop
January 27, 2011
I am sad to hear of David's passing. I was a high school friend and we were Facebook buddies. My heart is heavy for his family. RIP David.
Cheryl Bales
January 27, 2011
I miss you so much my love! I miss your tender hand on my face,the way you rubbed touched my hair, and held me! Your beautiful smile, your winks, thumbs up,head nods with a grin, your extremely handsome face! But more than anything I miss being able to hold you, hug you, kiss you and dance with you! Oh the dancing we did! I fell in love on that first dance! The comfort of fitting perfect in each other is something I will treasure always! My love you have given me a familywith our two wonderful daughters and I thank you for every moment of us together! Please be with us and guide us through this life my darling! My undying love is yours always! I MISS YOU!
January 27, 2011
David, I will miss you greatly. Love your sister, Lynn
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