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Kabe Little
March 27, 2012
David helped save my soul.
What more can one man ask of another?
I'm grateful for the doors he unlocked and the perspective and clarity he helped me find. I'm forever in his debt for helping me find the path for the first time in my accountable life. For teaching tools I did not posess. For helping me heal. For helping me forgive. For helping me find strength. For shedding light on the worth of a soul. For accompanying me to a point where I could begin to truly appreciate the Savior's sacrifice in my life.
I have known no one else who gave more of themself in the face of adversity - repeatedly putting himself in jeopardy by wearing the armor of God for his brothers, when they struggled to do it for themselves.
Most of all... I'm sorry for the times I am not the man he knows I can be.
David,
I pray that your family may experience success and happiness in the years until your reunion, and find some peace in the knowledge that you have had an eternal effect upon me and my family.
I love you.
Troy O'Dell
April 6, 2009
Hi:
My name is Troy O'Dell. David was my first companion out in the mission field in the Boston Massachusetts mission. We were together for 2 months in Newport, Rhode Island. We had some fun experiences there. Some of my most vivid and funny memories of my mission were of those first couple of months with David during that time. Our time there was during the last America's cup yacht races ever to be held in Rhode Island, where it had been for 100+ years. I am sure you heard many of his stories.
I Don't know if he ever told you the story of our "knuckle fight" experience. David was so stubborn he did not want to quit and we ended up going to the hospital to get his hands checked. They became so swollen he could barely use one of his hands for several weeks.
My word, could he snore! He also had a big heart!
I tried sending a Christmas card this year but it came back to me.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss and wish I could have had some contact with Dave before his death.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larissa
March 16, 2009
Dear Nichelle,
I am so sorry to hear about your daddy. Your dad will always be in your heart and he will be watching you from Heaven. And he really, really, really loves you. Friends forever.
Lisa Lee
March 15, 2009
Dear Becky
I'm so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I'm sorry your family is going through pain. My prayers are constantly for you and your kids.Please remember you have a friend who knows how hard it can be. I'll be calling to see how you are. Love Lisa Lee{White} 572-3587
March 14, 2009
We're sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family at this hard time.
Mark, Laural & Tyler Bowers
Carrie Wrigley
March 14, 2009
David was a powerful, visionary man who inspired his colleagues with his compassionate impact on others. He leaves behind a significant legacy of spirituality, scholarship, and service.
We will never forget you, David. You have been a beacon of inspiration to us; and your legacy will continue to uplift and comfort many, for many years to come.
Jeanna Hollingshead
March 13, 2009
Dave was such a wonderful, loving man who truly touched my life for the good.
Dave taught me to look past people's faults and see their hearts. He helped me to understand and to love others regardless of their choices and problems.
I will always and forever remember Dave and the great counseling he gave me during some of my hardest days.
Becky and children, I know how much Dave loved you guys, you were his life, and I know that he will always watch over you, always be there for you. There is no way that he would want to do anything else with his time in Heaven.
I know that the greater the tragedy the greater you will see the hand of the Lord.. I'm sure that you will be greatly blessed during this very hard time.
May God bless you all.
Tyler Hollingshead
March 13, 2009
Dave always saw the potential in me. He was one of my greatest mentors throughout the last seven or eight years of my life. Dave had this amazing ability to spot the light at the end of even the darkest tunnels and always encouraged people to see the positive. I will take with me the lessons I have learned from this great man for the rest of my life. I would like to send my deepest condolences to the Family and loved ones of David Wilks. I speak for myself and I'm sure many others when I say that I am a better person for being blessed enough to have known him. You will be missed my good friend.
Annette Bolton
March 13, 2009
My Dear David: I remember the day you were born, and the fun I had playing with you and your brother Robert in the leaves in the backyard at Grandma and Grandpa Barlow's. I am grateful to be able to call you my nephew. God bless your sweet family.
Barry, Donna Childs
March 13, 2009
Becky, Aryanna, and Family,
We were shocked when we heard that Dave had passed. He was a great, kind, and a
un-judging man with many more qualities, that always treated us good, . He will be missed very much… Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time in your life.. May God ease your pain enough for you to get through this.
Alesha Forman
March 13, 2009
Lariesha I am so sorry to hear about your dad my thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please let me know.
Jonathan Jacobsmeyer
March 12, 2009
Dave was a very good individual with a great heart full of Love and care for his friends. He cared about helping me in my times of trouble and difficulty. He was an inspiration to many that I saw him hanging out with. He and I were going to start a motorcycle business and design motorcycle wheels and just have fun with being friends and build our futures. He was an inspiration in helping me build my future, he also helped me bring my wife here to the United States from the Phillippines. He is a good friend and He will always be remembered by me and I hope to see him in the next life. I thank him and my wife for his good spirit and kindness and all he has done to support us and help us. I hope the best for you Becky and your children. Keep your spirits high and full of love for Dave.
Jonathan Jacobsmeyer & Teresa Jacobsmeyer
Ellen Rhodes Bracken
March 12, 2009
Becky and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Rebecca Day
March 12, 2009
My favorite memory of my brother David was a camping trip about 20 years ago, when David asked me if I wanted to go fishing with him on the lake...I of course said YES, but we didn't have a boat. Turns out, we used an inflatable air mattress, and I was the engine, hanging off the end of the mattress and kicking like crazy! Till we meet again David!
March 12, 2009
Becky and Family,
I'm greatly saddened by your lose. David was a good man and an inspiration to many. May the Lord comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow and may you be comforted in knowing that you will be together in the eternities. God Bless you and your family.
Scott and Jen Nelson and Family
Wade Waters
March 12, 2009
This is very sad. Dave is a great man and a true friend. I will really miss him, and always be grateful for having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Becky, and with the rest of your family.
david pauley
March 12, 2009
I dont know where to begin he was like a brother to me i wish i could turn back the hands of time and let him know how much i appreciate all he has done for me. i loved him so . becky and family im deeply deeply even more than words can say, im so sorry for your loss but wish to thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with me as a brother i really did love him so you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Lisa and David Pauley
March 12, 2009
May all our love go out to the family at this difficult time. David was truely a man full of love, compassion, advice and support. He gave our family the love, support and skills we needed to become and stay a forever family. I will always be grateful to him for this and to his family for the hours with him they sacrificed so he could help us. May the Lord bless you in knowing how many people loved him and how many lives he blessed by his good works. Love, Lisa, David, Zac and Davis Pauley
Geoffrey Lundwall
March 12, 2009
Aryanna,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a good friend to me and I appreciate all he did for our family.
Pvt2. Geoffrey Lundwall
US Army
Jill Lundwall
March 12, 2009
Becky and Family,
Please know of our love and condolences. He did so much for so many and we give him credit for helping to save our marriage. He invested four years in us not to mention our children. Dan and I were so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We will always remember him with fondness and appreciation.
With Love,
Dan and Jill Lundwall
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