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DAVID SHACKLETT Obituary

Shacklett, David James "Coach"
Sep. 6, 1959 - May 1, 2013
David Shacklett, of Venice was called home on May 1, 2013. David loved his family, friends, and community. For over a decade David touched the lives of many both on and off the soccer field. He is survived by his wife Kimberly Dodge Shacklett, his children Susanne, Daniel, Talon Shacklett, Dylan, Caleb, Gabriel, Shianne Gordon. His brothers, Eduardo, Gordon & sisters Susannah and Sarah. David held a special place in heart for Samantha, Jessie & Mickey.
A celebration of his life will take place May 5, @ 4;00 pm @ Garbarndt Soccer Field (Venice Soccer Club house). David was the grill master, please bring a chair, a dish to pass and your memories. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Venice YMCA youth soccer scholarship fund.

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Published by Herald Tribune from May 4 to May 5, 2013.

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May 14, 2013

He was a very motivating coach to me and I will miss him very much!I am sure that he helped out a lot of players on the soccer field get the meaning of the game and its worthiness to give it all you can out there. All of your players will miss you dearly! Sending love and prayers to your family..Noah Schick

Armando Solares

May 10, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. May he rest in Peace. You were a great teammate. My thoughts are with your family.

robin klotzbier from walmart

May 5, 2013

Kim prayers go out to you and your family in this sad time,but he is waiting up in heaven for you

The good ole' days !

Victor Lavanda

May 5, 2013

Dave and I met many years ago playing soccer for the Venice Falcons Mens Team. I will miss him and those days... I'm sure Dave is kicking the ball on a fresh cut soccer field in the sky. RIP #3 We had a lot of great times together !

Marie Landry

May 4, 2013

Kim: Remembering you & your loved ones in this time of sorrow.

Drue Streich

May 4, 2013

coach shacklett you were my first coach and you have thought me so much stuff about soccer and because of you i now love the game and if i didnt play when i was little i would of probley noy have ever gottan close to you were the best coach ever you will be missed R.I.P

May 4, 2013

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