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David RIVERS Obituary

RIVERS, David W. 6/13/1944 - 11/22/2017 Survived by his brothers, Christopher, Michael and Paul; his children, Daniel and David and his grandchildren, Asa and Noah. Preceded by his parents, Wallace and Rita Rivers: his brother, Dennis and Florence, his devoted wife of 37 years. Moved to Tucson in 1952 with his parents from Everett, Massachusetts. David was an avid book collector, regularly volunteered his time at the Salpointe Thrift Store for more than 20 years and was an active member of his community. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at St. Cyril's Church, 4725 E. Pima Street. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123, by mail or online.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 11, 2018.

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Michele Hughes Brubaker

February 26, 2018

Well, the St. John's community created the best people in the world with the Rivers family. There were so many of us who knew you and interacted with your brothers Dennis and David and your parents. Of course that continued at Salpointe too.
What a family, what parents, what sons! Thank you David for being such a good friend to still remember to honor my parents at their funeral services, to visit with me when we met at Salpointe or at the Thrift Shop. He was Salt of the Earth. We need more Davids in this world. My condolences on the loss of your brother and dad and grandpa. Bless him.

Kathy Wolken

February 18, 2018

Our condolences to your family. It was always a pleasure to see and work with David at the thrift store all those years. His presence has and will be missed.

Sue Smith

February 16, 2018

David was always smiling. He had wonderful adventures to tell me about. He was a kind soul and will be missed at Macaroni Grill

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Tina Jácome

February 14, 2018

So sorry to hear about Dave's passing. We were all looking forward to seeing him at our 55rh Reunion, but it was not meant to be. Heartfelt condolences to the extended Rivers family. Tina Jácome, Class of 62.

Vicki McKee Thomas

February 13, 2018

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. May your memories help you thru during this time of sadness. Friend of Paul, and family.

Elane McKee Burns

February 13, 2018

My heart is with the entire Rivers Family. We grew up only a few blocks away, and cherish the friendship we had with all of the boys. You will all be in my prayers as you celebrate David's life.

Pat (Kern) Spruell

February 13, 2018

The Kern family sends condolences to the Rivers family. My family knew your family from St John's. I was in Dennis' class at St John's and Salpointe. My mother, Dorothy, knew Rita quite well back in the 50's.

Michael Ganski

February 13, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of David Rivers. May God Bless David, and the entire Rivers family.

Terry White

February 13, 2018

We send our deepest sympathy to the Rivers family. David had just recently became a special friend to my wife and I.

February 13, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. He will be missed. Blessings to all of you. Nancy (Ann King) Monroe and the SCHS Class of 1962

Marilyn Mott Brown

February 12, 2018

To the family of David please accept my deepest sympathy. From the Mott's of Calle Medina...Our 5 kids were exact ages of all 5 of the River's.

Salpointe Catholic High School

February 12, 2018

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Rivers family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

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