David Earl Schultz June 18, 1949 - January16, 2015 David was born June 18, 1949, in Lakeport, CA, to his parents, Patricia Lee McIntire and Elbert Earl Scroggins. When his father passed away, David was adopted by Robert Schultz. Partially raised on the McIntire Ranch, he would help his grandparents work on the ranch he dearly loved. In David's pre-teen years he was very active in 4-H. He raised steers from the Holdenried Ranch, but his favorite 4-H project was his pig, Gaylord. David attended Clear Lake High School and graduated in 1967. Soon after, David joined the Navy and served in San Diego. After the Navy, he moved to Sonoma County and worked for Sonoma County Social Services where he met and married Carmen Schultz, a colleague, and embraced her daughter, Julia Arteaga as his own. They had two other children, Christopher and Sarah Schultz. He and his family moved from Rohnert Park to Lakeport where he worked for Unocal at the Geysers. He was a loving, doting father and family was his number one priority. He was very much involved in all his children's activities and school work. He took his family on yearly camping trips to Rice Creek, snow skiing in Tahoe, and coached his children's soccer, baseball, and football teams. David was an athletic man, an avid golfer and generally loved all sports, but especially relished baseball as he coached and played in adult leagues. Politically astute, David appreciated political discussions and was a trivia buff; ask him any question and he had an answer. David was truly an incredible man; his witty humorous personality was loved by all and will truly be missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Carmen Schultz; daughter, Julia Arteaga (Marc Carithers); two grandchildren, Maya Carithers and Philodice Schultz; his sisters, Linda (Mike) Fullerton, and Jackie (Teddy) Rodrigues; also, nieces and nephews. David is reunited with his son, Christopher Schultz, daughter, Sarah Schultz, and his mother and father. We love you David, give them a kiss from us. "Stronger than dirt." Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport. Please share your memories by signing the guest book at www.legacy.com.

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Published by Lake County Record-Bee from Jan. 21 to Jan. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David Schultz

17 Entries

Mal Cooper

January 23, 2025

Dave was a good friend

Tina

January 17, 2024

i was one of davids icu nurses. i still remember him to this day. primarily because of his loving heart. many patients with lung issues can be very short tempered..because theyre always fighting to breathe. david was always quick to smile; and always kind.

Tina DiGiovanna

January 15, 2020

David was a character. He was strong, caring, quick witted, crabby, independent, loving, and persevering. The reason he could be all that is Carmen. She kept that strength in him. He is missed but never forgotten... One of his nurses.

Andy Pommier

April 22, 2015

Carmen there are no words i can come up with ,
But my life and my family's life is Blessed to have you and David and Chris and sarah and the rest of the family To just been part of a great time when we were there !!!For me and my kids to always to be welcome at your home . I'm loss for words but not in my heart for Dave ,Chris and Sarah alwys be in my heart as you and the rest of the family will be also to my family!!!

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Betsy Heller

January 29, 2015

It's been many years since I've seen you David but I think of you whenever I hear Jimmy Buffet

Betsy Heller

January 28, 2015

I worked with David while at social services. I am so sad with his passing and offer my most sincere condolences to his family may he RIP

Earlene Taylor

January 28, 2015

Carmen you and your family are in our prayers. Dave was a wonderful person. I think I have known him my entire life. He worked with my husband Dave at Piedmont. We both have wonderful memories of him and his kindness.

Steve Brookes

January 23, 2015

Dave was one of the most courageous men it was my privilege to know. He walked with dignity through tragic events that would have destroyed other folks. He had words of wisdom and a wry sense of humor. He will be missed by many and left a legacy of strength and compassion we should all try to live up to. RIP and all my prayers to his many friends and family.

Mark Andrews

January 23, 2015

Carmen, you and your family are in my prayers during this time of grief and loss. I had thought about contacting you over the years, I wish I could have met David, he must of been a wonderfull person. Wishing you peace and happiness. Mark

Karen Bettencourt

January 23, 2015

Carmen and Julia, I am so sorry for your loss and I am keeping you in my prayers.

January 23, 2015

Very sad to hear that Dave has left us. One of the better men in the community. Mal & Carol Cooper

Patty Newbury

January 22, 2015

Carmen, Linda, & Jackie and your families: I was so sorry to hear that David left us. May God fill your hearts with peace that he is no longer in pain. Love, Patty Lynne Newbury

January 22, 2015

David and Linda are among some of my fonder memories from High School. He could always make you laugh! He will be missed. Lisle (Barker) Stilwell

January 22, 2015

Carmen, Julia: Gil and I are so sorry for your lost. We know the pain of loosing a love one. Please know that God loves you and will be your during this time and the sad days to follow. You are in are prayers. God"s Blessings ! Love, Gil and Betty (Marc'sParents)

January 21, 2015

My Dear Friends,
My deepest heartfelt condolences. My heart aches with your loss.
My Prayers of Comfort & Love,
Dena

January 21, 2015

Carmen, Julie and family,
we were so saddened to hear of David's passing. Our hearts go
out to you all at this most difficult time. May God be of comfort to you.. The Martinazzi family

January 21, 2015

Carmen....my heart felt condolences to you and your family. We will miss his broad smile and crusty sense of humor no matter how short of breath he was. Your love and care for him and his love of family was evident to all of us in ICU who cared for him. The battle's finally over and he's gone on home and our hearts are with you as you miss him. Tina

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