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David DAVIS Obituary
David was a native of Phillipsburg, Ohio, and was a Peninsula resident for 42 years. He graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1967. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as an Engineering Supervisor in E62, in October of 1999 after 32 years of service. After his retirement he was employed with AMSEC for two years. He was a member of the Society of Allied Weight Engineers and Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Dave was also a member of Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golf, woodworking, gardening and reading.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lucille Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Davis, whom he affectionately called "Shorty"; two daughters, Dana Lilienthal and her husband, Patrick of Cumming, Ga., Mindy Bockrath and her husband, Robert of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Karen Hohne and her husband, Paul of Arcanum, Ohio, and Debbie Rigsby and her husband, Dave of Brookville, Ohio. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Avery and Emily Lilienthal.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church in Newport News, with the Rev. Rita Staul and the Rev. Larry Edmonds officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service in the social hall.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to friends and family for their love and support; and also to Dr. Scott Kruger, Oncology nurse Laurel, and Personal Touch Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association, Inc. P. O. Box 55071, # 15530, Boston, MA 02205-5071. www.ecaware.org.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David DAVIS
Jesse & Michelle Whitfield
December 18, 2009
Our sympathy and prayers are with you in your loss. It was a pleasure to get to know Dave a little during the times he visited next door. A good man and a doting grandfather.
Ron & Bev Seeker
December 15, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Barb,Dana & Mindy & their families. Dave was in our wedding 46 years ago. We will always remember the time we came & visited you shortly after you moved to VA.
Ron & Bev Seeker
Ron Seeker
December 15, 2009
I have many fond memories of our childhood growing up together & being together on weekends.
Ron Seeker, Trenton, NE
Holly Smith
December 13, 2009
Dear Barb, Dana, and Mindy,
Dave was always so happy and kind, I know I will miss him greatly. You are all in my prayers and my sympathies are with your family.
With all my love,
Holly
Keli and Ted Blyth
December 12, 2009
Dear Barb, Mindy, and Dana,
Dave was a wonderful person and we are so lucky to have known him. He was always so kind and just lived such a happy life. We will really miss him.
We Love You,
Keli and Ted
Jim and Sheila Majka
December 11, 2009
Barbara, we were saddened to learn of your husband's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Sheila (Batts) Majka Seaford
Andrea Lane
December 10, 2009
Dear Aunt Barbara, Dana, and Mindy,
I can not express in words how I am feeling for you all. Uncle Dave was the kindess, gentlest, loving man any man could be.He was always full of life and the happiest peron I have ever met.Whenever I think of Uncle Dave, I see a smile, a big hug, his wet kisses, and a great style of humor.I will miss him terribly He will always hold a special place in my heart. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With all our love,
Andrea, Todd, Kristen, and Clay
Roberta Bockrath
December 10, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Darrell,Judy Biser
December 10, 2009
Barb and family, Our sympathies are with you. We would have loved to be with you at this time. We will be thinking and praying for you and your family, with much love Darrell and Judy Biser
December 10, 2009
Dear Barbara, Dana and Mindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was the kindest man I have ever met. He never had an unkind thing to say about anyone. He will be missed by many.
Love,
Marilyn
Ve Smith
December 10, 2009
Our dear friend will be greatly missed.
Barb, Dana, Mindy, Pat, Bobby,Avery and Emily, we are always here for you.
32 years of friendship seems like a long time but life happens so quickly.
We can only move forward with fond memories of all our great times together. Dave will always be in our hearts just like Larry.
Kevin Vandevender
December 10, 2009
Barbara and Family,
It broke our Hearts when we heard of Dave's illness and of his passing we are thinking of you all and hope that your pain will soon begin to heal though you will never be able to fill the void that you have in your hearts. I admired Dave so much for all that he has done for me and all that he taught me over the 15 years that he was next door. I never had to ask him for help in all of my home projects he just seemed to know that I needed him and I really did depend on him for so much.I will miss not seeing Dave outside as he was always busy on the beautiful home and yard that he built. I really feel such a loss in my life,the Davis's are family to me and my family they greeted us the first few days we moved in our home they came over with cookies that Barbara baked and welcomed us as neighboors and that is the true definition of a neighboor and we will never forget that day.
We love you all,
Kevin,Nicola and Emma Vandevender
Skip & Margaret Parker
December 10, 2009
Barb, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. Dave was a great and wonderful person. May GOD bless you all.
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