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Memories and Condolences
for David Bakenhaster
November 22, 2014
I read Casey at the Bat in the sixth grade,
looked up and you were smiling at me.
So, I wrote Davy and the Bat, looked up your address to send it
Dave, you are smiling once again
Bless
Ed Cecil
October 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I learned of his passing while trying to track him down to say hello. Dave, Bart Zeller and myself were roommates and teammates in Brunswick Ga., and Winnipeg Canada in 1963. He was a great guy and a terrific competitor. Ed [email protected]
Dave Carpenter
August 18, 2014
Sorry we missed Dave at our 50th reunion. Great athlete. I still remember his wicked hanging curve ball and rainbow jump shot. We are sorry for your loss.
August 10, 2014
Patti and Jim Wyrick
August 10, 2014
Dear Brother-in-law, May you rest in peace. We are proud to have had you as a family member. The time you were with us was too short, but memories are lasting.
debbie eger
August 6, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Dave's passing. remember what a nice person he was all the way back to the high school days.
August 5, 2014
Dave was a great source of pride for the Dublin community . . . and to us old timers, still is! He was larger than life to an 8 year old kid who watched him take our baseball team into the state championship game. And a little more than a year later, getting to see him pitch on national television was nothing short of incredible. Thanks for the memories . . . the entire DHS community shares in your loss.
dick gregory
August 4, 2014
sorry to hear of dave's passing. i worked with dave for 18 yrs at exel logistics one of the real nice guys sorry for your loss
Janet Bates
August 4, 2014
We're so sorry for your loss. Mom (Helen Bakenhaster Fleming) always spoke of Dave and your family with such joy and love. Although so many of us are spread out to the four corners, we'll always remember our wonderful family. Dave was a great guy and he will be missed by us all. Love and prayers,
ernie west
August 3, 2014
I was in Dublin High School when Dave was a senior. I still remember our trips to Newark for the baseball games. he was so exciting to watch. He was a fine fellow and a good man. Love to all his family
Ernie West, class of 67
Gene Hutmaker
August 3, 2014
This is so sad - I am a lifelong Cardinal fan (since 1953) and was excited when I saw Dave's birthday - we share the same birth day 3/5/45 - my condolences to all
Tami Iguchi
August 2, 2014
Kay, and family I cannot express in words how sorry I am. May God give you his grace that surpasses all understanding. Love you, Tami Iguchi
mark hoover
August 2, 2014
i worked with dave for bout 25 years with exel.. and am proud to have known him and call him a friend...he was a good man who will be missed greatly..sorry for your loss
mark hoover
August 2, 2014
i am proud to say i was a friend of daves.. having worked with him almost 25 years with exel...he was a good humble man who never bragged bout his big league days as a pitcher...i never even knew he had been a pitcher the first few years i worked with him....anyway i am sad too hear the news.. and am sorry for your families loss....
Joan Holder Harless
August 1, 2014
Dave was a classmate and friend. While the rest of us were goofing off, Dave was perfecting his fast ball. I'm so sorry he didn't come to our reunion last year; it would have been wonderful to see him. Rest in peace, my friend.
Frank and Anna England
August 1, 2014
Our condolence to the Bakenhaster family.
August 1, 2014
Norma and family, You have all my sympathy, David lived next door to my family growing up on the Hartman Farm boy oh boy what memories,Loretta M
acready Zabonik
Bruce Greenlee
August 1, 2014
I was a high school classmate and basketball teammate of Dave's at Dublin High School, class of 63. Dave was our school's most talented athlete. He was a friend, and I admired him greatly. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
John Valentino
August 1, 2014
I was a terrible baseball player and never talented enough to make the varsity team. But I watched David bring a whole new energy to Dublin High School and the possibility of taking Coach Close and the school to the state finals. Those were exciting days. Thanks David for the memories.
Chaplain John Valentino,DHS class of 67
Jim Hoodlebrink
August 1, 2014
Uncle Dave was a great person that I wish I had seen more in the recent years. I remember him teaching me a lot about playing cards at the family visits. He always made it a great time along with Santa calls to our children. My families deepest sympathy goes to Aunt Kay. With Love,
Dave & Phyiilis Schaller
August 1, 2014
My condolences go out to all of Daves family & friends. I pitched against Dave many times during my days in Hilliard & in American Legion ball. I remember he sure had a great fastball. R.I.P. my friend.
Norman Graham
August 1, 2014
I worked with David for several years at Exel and there could not have been a kinder person you could have ever met. Rest easy my friend.
August 1, 2014
Dave was a very important person in my life as a teenager and young adult. As were all the Bakenhaster men. A good man and mentor. Gary Hoyle
August 1, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear the sad news. Dave was a bigger-than-life hero to all of us who grew up in Dublin in the 60's. He set the bar very high for any kids who wanted to excel in something they loved. Please accept our sympathy and know that others are holding your family in their hearts and prayers at this time.
July 31, 2014
Kay I was shocked to see Dave passed away, just saw him at our baseball reunion, there was a time that we were very close playing ball since we were in little league, our lives went different direction's, and we lost contact, but I will always have have fond memories of him Buck and Joe-so sorry
John Hoodlebrink
July 31, 2014
We share our deepest sympathy with Aunt Kay. We were just discussing those "Santa Claus" calls with Kelli and Michael recently. They were the highlight of their Christmases. Uncle Dave was one of kind, and we will all miss him very much. With much love and hugs, Johnny, Kerrie, Kelli & Ryan and Michael.
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