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David Best Obituary

Age 60 of Virginia Beach, VA Formerly of West St. Paul, MN Passed away on September 28, 2010. Preceded in death by father, Gordon. Survived by wife, Loey; son, Michael; daughter, Keri (Chris); grandsons, Evan, Brady & Tyler; mother, Irene; brothers and sisters, Debbie (Steve), Dick (Debbie), Cindy (Jeff), Brian (Robin) & Larry (Caroline); and many nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass 11AM Friday, October 8th at the CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH, 1154 Seminole Ave. @ Butler, WSP. Gathering from 4-7PM Thursday at WEST FUNERAL HOME (651-457-6200), 1051 So. Robert St. @ Arion, WSP & also 1 hr. prior to the Mass at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials to Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation.



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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 6, 2010.

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Bill Arnold

September 30, 2020

Dave was a good friend and a good man. I'll always remember Dave. We had some great times together.

Bill Arnold

November 17, 2010

Dear Loey and family. I just heard of the passing of my very good friend Dave.I was so sorry to hear this and so sorry for your loss. Dave was a good man and a very good friend. I would love to talk to one of you.

Jo and Lee Lundblad

October 29, 2010

Dear Loey, We were shocked to hear of David's passing. We think about you often and the wonderful memories of fun times so many years ago. How quickly time goes by. Our prayers are with you and your family. With sympathy and love,

October 18, 2010

Dear Best family,
My deap sympathy goes out to you. I just heard about David this weekend. My heart aches for you. I have so many memories of David up at Balsam Lake with our family and all the family picnics. My prayers go out to you all.
Jean (Monson) Michaels

Rich Limpert

October 12, 2010

I will always remember Dave As I worked with him For several years. Dave always did an outstanding job at whatever he did. Through that work relationship I developed a great deal of respect for his work ethic , honesty. and friendship I consider it a great loss to his family and friends ,he had much to offer.

Nicole Kelly

October 10, 2010

I will always remember Mr. Best cheering on Keri & Mike at our school events. He was a loving father and had a warm smile. My sincere condolences.

Joyce Rother

October 9, 2010

Dear Loey and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. We will always have memories of your time in Mendota Heights ... card club, etc. Hard to believe it's been so long and so much has happened. Our sympathies and blessings on you all.

Cindy Beardesley Prudhomme

October 7, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. I will always remember all of our wonderful neighborhood pinics and who could ever forget all our award winning neighborhood kids stage productions held in the Best's garage. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Charlie Waggoner

October 6, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mike & Deb Laatsch

October 6, 2010

Larry, Caroline and Family, we are very sorry for your loss and pray that you find strength through God to help you during this difficult time. With love,

Marguerite Lamers

October 6, 2010

Dick,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. My hope is that you will find
comfort in your fond memories and moments that you had with David. I'll pray for you all Thursday and Friday.

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