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Joyce Royster
September 9, 2021
Miss you every day.
Tom Nagle and family
September 13, 2016
David,it's been 12 long years! You are truly missed. Far from forgotten. Thanks for having been in my life and the families. You live on in each of us daily. Not doing a good job of fighting back tears here. You are loved.
Tom Nagle and family
Tom Nagle
September 13, 2014
I can't believe its been 10 years. A day does not go by that I don't think of you.
Linda Tang
November 24, 2010
Yes my love
Life could be very hard sometimes
You felt so alone
completely alone
Like a child
lost
far away from home
But my darling
I wish you knew
You would never, never be alone
even at your darkest moment
For I have been with you
always with you
for million million years
Just like a star
never sparkles alone in the sky
A drop of ocean
never travels the rolling waves by itself
My darling, wherever you need to be
I am here
near you
with you
Forever, always
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james lynch
November 6, 2009
we miss ya david,love j. r.
Del Ellis
September 11, 2009
DaveyB, it's MD Del and Dev Brenda again. Bill and I were just talking about you the other day. We all truly miss you so much. Still love ya!
Del Ellis and Brenda Johnson
Carrie (Smith) McDaniles
September 11, 2009
It's hard to believe...5 years on Sunday! I drove by Pine Lakes the other day and pulled in to the parking lot and just thought of all the fun times ALL of us had there...the dances, carving pumpkins...you trying to teach me how to drive a stick shift in the new Supra...that was a trip!!! I looked forward to weekends just so we could hang out and spend time together. You will always be missed by the ones who knew you and loved you!
September 10, 2009
September 10, 2009
Danny Lockhart
September 10, 2009
Today is my Birthday!!! I wish you could call me and tell me happy birthday. I really miss you, David.
Julie (Nagle) Hart
July 30, 2009
I am coming to Chicago in a few days and can't believe you won't be picking on me or teasing me while I am there. It is going to be very odd being there with out you or even seeing you. I miss you so much.
Carrie (Smith) McDaniles
September 16, 2008
David,
Was just thinking of you and want you to know you are still missed. Thanks for the wonderful memories and fun times at Pine Lakes.
Much Love,
Carrie
Del Ellis
September 15, 2008
DaveyB, you're still in our thoughts. Ran across some of your documents in the file the other day. Thanks for coming around from time to time. Love ya much.
MD Del and Dev Brenda
Danny Lockhart
September 13, 2008
David My Best Friend for ever, I miss you alot. It's been 4 yrs. from today and I still wait for you to call me on the phone. I think and go back to the past all the time, thinking about the good times we had at pine lakes. It's really hard to except the fact you are gone. I listen to Billy Idol alot and can feel you with me in the same room, he was your favorite and mine too. I break down alot once in awhile and I still hurt inside. But the memories help me get through it. David I love you like a brother. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Your Best friend!!
Joyce Royster
August 22, 2008
I just received info regarding our 20 year reunion...and they were looking for you. I just e-mail them and told them that you are no longer with us....and that broke my heart....again.
Linda Tang
April 13, 2008
DAVID
____________________________
when you held me close to you
my heart trembled like a spring leave
with joy
and tenderness
I wanted to tell you that I love you
I would die for you
I want to be forever with you
only with you
but I just silently closed my eyes
let you love
gently and deeply
flow through my heart
flow through my soul
how many times
how many times
I want to shout out to the sky that I love you
I want to shout at the top of the mountains that I love you
I want the whole world knows that I love you
I want you to know that I cannot live without you
but I only say those words
again and again
deep in my heart
hope its echo
one day could reach you
because I am afraid oh
Baby, I am afraid
Baby you are so beautiful
I have never seen anything so beautiful
a creature so beautiful doesn’t belong to earth
doesn’t belong to me
doesn’t belong to any earthly being
on earth Baby you are just a visiting angel
Linda Tang
November 26, 2007
I have been always loving you, even before we met in Chicago.
I knew that you exist even I was a child. I remembered you. I had been always looking for you. And we recognized each other the first time our eyes met.
I crossed the Pacific Ocean, came to Chicago, just for meeting you, loving you, and being loved by you.
My soul always sings to you, for love, on earth, in heaven.
Linda
Carrie (Smith) McDaniles
September 18, 2007
You are still thought of so often. I was just out by Pine Lakes the other day...things have really changed. We had a lot of good times there.
Del Ellis
September 17, 2007
DaveyB, still miss you a lot. A notebook just fell over on its own, we figure it was you saying hey.
Jen (Reiterman) Bailey
September 7, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Beto,
I am sorry about your loss. I only just found out about it. I didn't even know. My dad found out when he visited Pine Lakes one day. what memories! I don't know if you will remember me but I used to call Dave "Bird Legs" Chuck Jr. might remember me because I was loud. I only knew Dave when we were younger but I wanted to at least let you know I was looking for him and stumbled over this hoping the information my dad gave me was wrong. Dave was a fun guy to hang with and really knew how to make us kids feel welcome when we were at Pine Lakes. I only wish that we would have stayed friends and kept in contact. May God Bless you!
Del Ellis
March 6, 2007
Happy birthday DavieB. It's amazing how spirit let's you know when they want to be recognized. I was driving in to work this morning and thought about you and when I got to work, there was a message regarding you.
Still thinking about you. Love ya!
MD Del and Dev Brenda
Linda Tang
March 5, 2007
I asked God for a phone line to heaven so I could call you.
God said:
My child, listen to your heart, then you can hear him.
Remember that day at your gym, a three year old little girl came to you and told you that you were very beautiful? It was his message for you.
The little red wild flowers outside of your townhouse which touched your heart so much, was his gift to you.
Those mornings when you wake up feeling so fresh and joyful that you just want to smile, because he wakes you up with his gentle and loving kiss.
Do you notice that whenever you feel he is around, people are extra nice to you? Because through them he is loving you.
My dear child, he is with you. He has been always with you, and will be always with you.
Kim Rodgers (Orr)
January 30, 2007
Chuck, Marilyn and the rest of the Beto Family. It is with a saddened heart that I leave this message. I am truly sorry to have lost contact with David and you all. He was my very first true love and I am very sorry for your loss. I know you all are doing well because you are a truely great family and he always spoke highly of you. I last spoke with him 5 years ago and he was such a joker even then. That is what I remember the most about him, his unconditional love , joking personality and beautiful eyes. He was one of the greatest men I have ever know and will greatly be missed always. But I know he is watching over each of you. I am so blessed to have known him. Thanks for all the great times and memories that will forever be cherished. God Bless.
Linda Tang
October 6, 2006
Hey, Baby, how are you?
Think about you a lot. Still want to tease you sometimes (smarty-pants, you would say); too bad that physically you are not here. I know that you hover over often, I can feel your love, but cannot touch you or converse with you.
Always wondered why you were so tall. One day I drove by a pond and saw a group of swans, then realized that God made you so tall because you were so beautiful.
Never thought Chicago as my home until I met you. Now I love Chicago. I love the summer of Chicago. What I love the most is the memory of you in Chicago.
Life with you was (and still is) so beautiful. You are light, hope and pure love. My soul is always longing for yours, for your tenderness, freshness and brightness; for your smile, and another kiss.
Linda
Carrie Smith
September 15, 2006
2 years...how time passes and we don't realize. May peace always be with you David.
Love, Carrie
Del Ellis
September 14, 2006
Gosh, it has been 2 years. DaveyB you are definitely not forgotten - I continue to run into work product from cases you worked on here at the firm. Devilish Brenda and I talk about you often. God bless your spirit. From: Mad Dog Del. Love you still.
Danny Lockhart
September 13, 2006
I can't believe 2yrs. have gone by. Just seems like yesterday David and I was at Pine Lakes. Missing you David and thinking about you alot and always.Your best friend.
Joyce Royster
September 12, 2006
I can't believe that 2 years have gone by. I miss you!!!
Del Ellis
March 22, 2006
DaveyB: Sorry I missed saying happy birthday. Happy Birthday my friend. Still love and think of you often.
Joyce Royster
March 20, 2006
I can't believe that I had gotten too busy to post an entry for David's birthday.
I did remember.
I Miss You!
Anne Chavez (Nagle)
September 14, 2005
I can't believe that a year has passed. We miss and Love you Uncle David!
Joyce Royster
September 13, 2005
I can't believe that a year has past. I still have your phone number on speed dial, and I still have the last e-mail that you sent to me. I think about you all the time. I can't tell you how many times I picked up the phone and wanted to call you. I miss you!!! Love, Joyce
Del Ellis
September 13, 2005
Missing you a lot DaveyB. We've all been thinking and talking about you for the last couple of weeks, even have your picture as wallpaper on computer (I know you would love that, NOT). But it's a wonderful picture of happier times. Love you always.
Carrie (Smith) Williams
September 13, 2005
A year has passed, but the memories will always remain. Chuck, Marilyn and Family....may God hold you close today and comfort you. As I read Danny's entry I couldn't help but remember all the wonderful times that all of us shared at Pine Lakes. Thank you for allowing us to be part of that and for getting to know David! As I said a prayer for David this morning it really made me think how important it is to keep your friends close to your heart! You are missed David!!!
September 12, 2005
Linda Tang
September 12, 2005
A poem I read describes my feelings for you:
your love is my everlasting strength
that lives another life exceeding death
my love for you will always be true
smiling instantly when I think of your name
unconditional love that time can never undo
David, baby, I love you, always, forever.
Your “smarty pants”,
Linda
DANNY LOCKHART
September 12, 2005
DAVID WAS MY BEST FRIEND EVER. WE SPENT ALOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGETHER AT PINE LAKES, WE HAD THE BEST TIME EVER GROWING UP. THIS IS HARD FOR ME TO DO, I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME I FEEL I'VE LOST ALOT ON THE INSIDE OF ME. DAVID WOULD CALL ME AND CHECK TO SEE IF MY FAMILY AND I WERE DOING ALRIGHT. I STILL WAIT FOR HIS PHONE CALL. I ALWAYS LOOK BACK AT THE TIMES WE GREW UP TOGETHER AND DON'T REGRET ANYTHING AND WISH SO BAD TO DO IT AGAIN.TOMMORROW WILL BE ONE YEAR, BUT TO ME DAVID IS ON A JOURNEY IN HEAVEN FOR AWHILE AND SOME DAY WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN. I TOLD MY WIFE ONE DAY, WHEN MY TIME IS UP, DAVID WILL BE THERE FOR ME AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN AND I WON'T BE AFRAID, BUT REJOICING WITH HIM AND MY SAVIOR.TO MY BEST FRIEND EVER I SADLY MISS YOU!!! I WILL HONOR YOU TOMMORROW AND REMEMBER ARE GOOD TIMES AT THE CAMPGROUND!!! EVERYONE TAKE CARE. BYE. DANNY LOCKHART
Joyce Royster
March 5, 2005
Happy Birthday! I miss you!!!
Carrie (Smith) Williams
March 5, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you today!!
Del Ellis
March 4, 2005
I still miss DaveyB a lot and always pray for his soul. I still sit outside his office and often mention his name. Tomorrow is his birthday (3/5) and I just wanted to say we haven't forgotten.
MARGARET CAMERER
November 23, 2004
DEAR CHUCK, MARILYN & FAMILY,
I JUST LEARNED OF DAVID'S PASSING. I AM SO VERY SORRY. HE WAS SUCH A NICE BOY, I'M SURE HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE, MARGARET (KELLER) CAMERER
Jean Bennett-Dicus
October 25, 2004
My memories of Dave reflect back to his childhood when he and his brother visited their Grandparents in Texas. Grandpa & Grandma Eakin always brought them to our lake house for at least one week-end while in Texas. Iwas always told Dave would only eat spaghetti and meat sauce; but before we left the lake he was eating barbeque brisket and most of the other stuff too. We
took him out in the boat fishing.
Taught him to water ski and all the
fun things we did. We didn't get to
see him very often but our love never diminished as he grew into
the man that we were so proud of.
Memories are wonderful and we cherish them more each day. Our prayers are with Chuck, Marilyn,
Chuck, Jr.& Marj and their family.
May God always sustain you in your
sorrow. We love you all.
Aunt Jean
jennifer comstock
October 16, 2004
joyce and David, this was such a wonderful idea. it's great to be able to see his face still just by clicking onto this sight. i don't think dave beto would be surprised at all on how wonderful of a friend you still continue to be to him. god bless you for being such a wonderful friend to so many people. for i only knew david beto a little bit i thought he was a funny guy--heres to foo-foo drinks to all. love jennifer comstock xoxo
Joyce Royster
October 13, 2004
Joyce Royster
October 13, 2004
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Joyce Royster
October 13, 2004
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October 13, 2004
MiRyung Kim
October 11, 2004
Thank you, Joyce and David Royster, for the photos that bring back old memories and fresh tears. Since our first meeting in elementary school up until his last email upon completing Law School, I was blessed to have known David Beto. I only regret not getting to know him better and pray that we'll meet again one day, Lord willing. My sincerest sympathies to those who knew him best for your unspeakable loss. God bless you.
April 19, 2003
Joyce Royster
October 10, 2004
Joyce Royster
October 10, 2004
Emily Smith
October 4, 2004
Chuck and Marylin
I'm not sure if you remember me. Im Tunney and Doris Smith's granddaughter Emily. Im so sorry to hear about David. Our family was very fond of him. When I was little at Pine Lakes I used to call him my bodyguard, because my goodness was he tall....May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
With Deepest sympathy
Carrie (Smith) Williams
October 2, 2004
Chuck and Marilyn,
What a shock it was to hear about David. I want you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers. A lot of time has passed since the last time we talked, but I will never forget all the wonderful times David and I shared at Pine Lakes. May God watch over you and your family as you come to terms with your loss.
Carrie (Smith) Williams and Family
Jennifer Walters
September 23, 2004
To Daves Loved Ones,
Please accept my most genuine and sincere condolences during these most difficult times.
Dave and I both attended HEHS. He played, I cheered. We didn't get the chance to become friends until after graduation when I cut his hair for a few years. Like the previous entries, he was always genuine, witty, funny, and sincere in all of our meetings. I have no doubt he will be missed by all those lucky enough to have known him. Myself included!
shirley eilken
September 19, 2004
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky.... but, rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Love, Aunt Shirl
Victoria Wartalski
September 17, 2004
I've known David since the 4th grade. He always had a joke or funny story to tell. I last saw David in 2001, before I moved, and he greeted me with a joke and a smile. Important qualities of David that I will cherish. David, REST IN PEACE!
Dima Moussa
September 16, 2004
I only knew Dave for the past year that I have been working at the firm, but that was more than enough time to realize that he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I always knew that I could stop by his office for a chat or a laugh especially when working late. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
The McHugh Family
September 16, 2004
Our most sincere condolences to the Beto family for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robi Vollkommer (Friedman)
September 15, 2004
I went to grade school, junior high and high school with Dave. Last time I saw him was at our high school reunion in 1998. I was very glad to see he hadn't changed much and had a joke and smile for me. He will surely be missed, but I hope his family, friends and colleagues remain strong through this difficult time.
Anne Chavez(Nagle)
September 15, 2004
I am Davids' oldest niece and although I hadn't seen him for many years, I have fond memories of him when I was younger! I will always remember his relentless teasing when he called me "little Marilyn" after my grandma!I'm sorry that my son and husband won't have the honor of knowing him; he will be missed.
May he know eternal peace and watch over his family and friends.
Scott Schaefers
September 15, 2004
Dave was one of the nicer and funnier guys I knew in law school. He always greeted me with "Mr. Schaefers," even though I always told him Scott was fine. He was a good man and will be missed. May God Bless Him.
Jim Davis
September 15, 2004
Whether I stopped by Dave’s office to talk with him or he stopped by mine to make sure my summer at the law firm was going ok, Dave always had a funny story to tell. He could always make you laugh. He will be missed.
Bob Jakubik
September 15, 2004
I knew Dave as a childhood neighbor back in Hanover Park. My sadness at this news is making me realize how strong those childhood bonds can be, even long into adulthood. I wish him eternal peace, and my prayers for comfort and strength go out to his family, friends, and co-workers.
Joe Barich
September 15, 2004
Dave was a great friend and a good man. He was hardworking, dependable, and always ready to lend a hand. He was someone you could count on. I am glad that I got a chance to know Dave and work closely with him during his years at our firm. At every knock on my door, I look up expecting to see Dave and the world seems darker knowing that he is gone. However, I console myself in the knowledge that, knowing Dave, he's already hunting the biggest buck or landing the biggest pike on his never ending hunting trip. He is missed, and missed dearly.
Troy Groetken
September 15, 2004
I had the honor of working and getting to know Dave at the firm. I will never forget him and will miss him greatly. I wish Dave forever happiness in his eternal life. I hope he will forever remember our wonderful discussions of Hanover Park!!! Miss ya man!!
Jan Lindsey
September 15, 2004
I second Don's comments that he will be missed in our hallways at work. He almost brushed the ceiling by my desk; he was tall in stature in more than one way, very well liked and respected.
Raymond G. Riesterer
September 15, 2004
Dave was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was esteemed not only by his fellow attorneys, but by the people who assist in their work. I am glad to have known him.
Joyce & David Royster
September 15, 2004
I have known David for my entire life and he was one of my best friends. I'm glad that my Husband had the chance to become friends with him over the past 3 years. He was a great friend, and would do anything that he could to help when you needed it. He will be eternally missed.
Donald Pochopien
September 15, 2004
David was a really nice guy and a hard worker. We will miss seeing his face in the hallways where he worked.
Brian Polidori
September 15, 2004
I only knew David for a year or so,through my friends Dave and Joyce Royster, he was a great guy with so much to offer, it's sad and a shame he won't be among us any longer, I appreciate knowing him the short time I did. GOD BLESS HIM IN HIS ETERNAL LIFE.......
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