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Marlys
September 11, 2023
Lovely man, such a gentleman with great sense of humor
Deborah Shiley
September 10, 2022
Fond memories will always be. Mary, I hope you are well
Debbie and Paul Shiley/ The Narrows Restaurant
Debbie and Paul Shiley
September 10, 2020
I just told a story about Dave the other day, never forgotten....
denise magdaleno
October 11, 2010
MaRY, PLEASE CALL ME,denise magdale 18183929899 I live in north hollywood now my deepest love for you and david and his kids your housekeeprr 90's
Wynne Mason
September 27, 2010
Dear Mary and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I look back with fond memories of working with Dave and Mary in Colorado. Dave was a visionary in marketing Sonoma fine wines in the United States. He worked very hard and his
enthusiasm made everyone want to sell his wines for him.
Andrea Stare
September 24, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Dave. I send you all my
Deepest sympathy and lots of love.
Andrea Stare
September 22, 2010
Dear Dave's Family, I 'm so sorry to hear about Dave Ready's passing. I worked with Dave in Mpls at Philips. He was a terrific boss and had a fun and loving spirit. He really was a Prince among men. I'm sorry to hear such sad news.
I wish your family all the best.
Marlys McGuire
Tim Galligan
September 21, 2010
Dear Mary and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember having brunch at your house while we were visiting Barbara Lannin. David was so full of life and made us feel like part of the family. I remember the next day that both of you took us to lunch and how engaged and entertaining David was. The world will be a poorer place without him.
Our condolences,
Tim Galligan and Marsha Martin
PJ Schaefer
September 21, 2010
Mary and Family:
I was saddened to learn of Dave's passing last Thursday while at Hartford Court.
Dave will always be known to me as "Manyana," there was always tomorrow and it will be bigger and better than today.
Dave was a dreamer and he dreamed big, I remember planning the New Years Eve celebration for 1980, he was going to reserve the patio at Sterling Vineyards and I was in charge of getting the tickets for the Rose Bowl Parade and Game, yep he dreamed big.
Barb and my condolences....
PJ Schaefer
September 20, 2010
Dear Mary,
Paul and I were shocked to hear such sad news. Dave was truely one of my favorite people, his story telling and fun,fun fun personality has left his Maryland friends with many wonderful memories.I always looked forward to seeing you both on your October trips to the Narrows. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our memories will live with us forever and always make me smile.
Our love and prayers to you.
Paul and Debbie Shiley
Jeanie Norris Trigg
September 19, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
Even for an old-timer who lost all track of Dave after high school , I have such a feeling of loss. Dave was such a good person, energizing any group he was part of, never holding back but also sensitive to others' feelings. When he moved to Long Prairie (I think it was 7th grade year) all the girls were excited to have such a good-looking guy coming to town. I had forgotten about Pat King and Dave doing a radio show until I read Pat's letter; pretty impressive for two teen-agers!
I'm pleased to see that Dave has a family and grandchildren who will carry on for him, despite their great loss!
With much sadness,
jeff Rieger
September 19, 2010
Hi Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. David was a great man and I'm glad that I could spend some time with him and your family at the reunion. If there is anything I can do Please call.
Love, Jeff& Lori
John Kienzle
September 18, 2010
Great guy who welcomed all with a smile. Our hearts go out to your family.
The Kienzle family
September 17, 2010
Dear Mary, Dave, Jr., Adam, and family......my heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings, Kim Miller-Dietrich
September 17, 2010
We knew Dave through ED PHILLIPS & SONS CO, and he helped us sell wine to an area that only bought hard liquor and beer-and pop wines. We have thought about him often since the company sold and wish We could have gotten out to see him. Our prayers are with your family. The Villella"s Jerry, Sam, and Nick.
Patrick King
September 17, 2010
Mary and Family,
Deep Peace to all of you during this nearly unthinkable time of sudden loss. I have been literally in shock and terrbily sad since I read the news in yesterday's Star Tribune.
Dave was my buddy, sidekick, and confidant during childhood, high school, college years, and early adulthood. We exchanged letters (how quaint!) when was at St John's University and he was in Viet Nam. He was the first person I jumped for joy with when the Twins moved to Minnesota.
We created and co-hosted the Smoke Signals radio program on KEYL in Long Prairie and did some other radio work together. We were both "going to make it BIG in the radio biz."
We were High School, American Legion, and Town Team baseball teamates after hundreds of pickup and kid summere league games together. We competed for the same pretty girl in early high school years--I ceded her to him, found another, and there were many double dates after that.
When he returned from Viet Nam to attend Hamline, I was working on a Governor's staff and he visited frequently, and we left the Capitol together for some revelry. There was more than fine wine consumed on several occasions. He was one of the first guests in the first home I owned.
We lost touch when he left for CA, but I have thought of him on almost every March 4th, over the years.
His Spirit was never born nor has it died...and is as close to us as our very breath,right now!
Namaste,
Cindy Davis
September 17, 2010
Kristin and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May you hold his memory in your hearts forever.
My thoughts and prayers go out you and your family, may God surround you all with comfort and love.
September 16, 2010
Dear Family
You have my deepest sympathy.
I knew David through high school,Long Prairie,college in Mankato, 64-65, worked with him at the radio station there.
I'm just sorry I never kept in touch.
I will always remember the exciting times we had together. I still have the Nickname he bestowed on me.
God Bless Merlin (Mert) Eckes
September 16, 2010
We are very sad to hear of your father's passing. Our prayers are with your family at this very emotional time. With love, The Hanford Family
September 16, 2010
Dear Kristin and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Much love,
Meredith Callan
Karen and Mike Callan
September 16, 2010
Dear Kristen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss!
We stopped by your father's winery while we were in Sonoma this past July. David wasn't there,but we left a note for him and your brothers.
With deepest sympathy!
Ted Tryke
September 16, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. He was a member of our wine group in Minn. called Premier Cru and we enjoyed many wine dinners together. I poured wines for a charity event in Denver several years ago with his wife Mary. Dave was a warm and wonderful person and we will all miss him.
Lisa Pap
September 16, 2010
Dear Kristin, Matt and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I know that you were daddy's little girl now and forever and I can only imgaine how hard this is, but your dad will be with you always. Hold tight to the memories and cherish all the time you had with him even though it was cut much too short. May you find peace even through the grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Sincerely,
Lisa (Weber) Pap
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