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David Shiroda Obituary
Gilbert - David J. Shiroda of Gilbert, AZ, died Monday, November 19, 2018, after a courageous war against brain cancer. Born on October 25, 1964, in Hammond, IN, David grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, as "big brother" to his four siblings who adored him. He graduated from Catholic High School and Louisiana State University. He worked for more than twenty years as the head of internal audit for Dillard's Department Stores.
An avid LSU fan, David died wearing his beloved purple and gold. If a game was not on, David could be found enjoying the great outdoors, tinkering with something, or hunting for scorpions at night in his backyard --- a scorecard of which he kept affixed to the side of the refrigerator. A self-taught cook, David loved entertaining friends with an array of his southern culinary skills. He never met a fish he didn't want to catch. David cherished his friends and family and they cherished him.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 30 years, Cathy McDougall Shiroda; his parents, David and Virginia Shiroda of Baton Rouge, LA; his in-laws David and Margaret McDougall of Gilbert, AZ; his sisters Kathleen (Morris) Needham of Jackson MS; Anne (Kurt) Wadenpfuhl of Jacksonville, FL; Erin (Danny) Saurers of Franklin, TN; his brother John Shiroda of Baton Rouge, LA; his niece, Ainsley Saurers; and his nephews, Michael Needham, Luke Shiroda, Wesley Wadenpfuhl, Brad Wadenpfuhl, Christopher Wadenpfuhl, Eric Wadenpfuhl, and Cooper Saurers. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John McDougall. He is also survived by dear friends, Tim White, Greg Smith, and Brendan Fogerty, whose love and compassion provided strength, and by his Dillard's family for their continued support. The family wishes to thank Southland Hospice of Phoenix and Mayo of Phoenix for their care and assistance.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Western Skies in Gilbert, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mayo Clinic in memory of David J. Shiroda for brain cancer research. https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc
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Memories and Condolences
for David Shiroda
Rhonda Garland
November 17, 2023
Thoughts of David today. We talk about our time with David at work very very often. He will never be forgotten. Sincere condolences always to his family and friends. He is missed.
Claire Valentino
November 17, 2019
We had so many laughs together when we worked at Dillard's Lakeforest. We would have lunch together because David always brought his lunch. Good memories. Prayers and good thoughts coming your way sweet Cathy.
December 8, 2018
My sincere sympathies to the family may your memories bring you much joy and your prayers to God will bring you much comfort and strength. Romans 12:12
PS
Kathleen Mueller
December 5, 2018
Cathy,
My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I hope that your perpetual positive attitude and true kindness, along with fond memories of your life together, ease your pain and bring you peace.
December 4, 2018
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
Claire Valentino
December 3, 2018
So sorry to hear about David. We had fun times at Lake Forest and great memories.
C.K. Crull
December 3, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of David's passing. Sending prayers and strength Cathy, Erin and family.
December 3, 2018
Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is a truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
JM
Shirley Holtsclaw
December 3, 2018
Cathy I'm so sorry for your loss David was such a sweet and kind person prayers for you and your family.
December 2, 2018
May God be with the family and give you peace.
Sandra Gill
December 1, 2018
Cathy, my prayers are with you and your family.
RHONDA GARLAND
November 27, 2018
In your lifetime, if you are lucky, you will be able to work with people that make you "better"...a better employee, a better listener, a better friend. Davis was one such person - he fought the good fight - he was a fierce LSU Tiger and I will forever cherish our funny back and forth "digs" at each other over football. I learned much from him and I hope that he may have learned a thing or two from me as well...mostly, I hope he learned that he was a special guy, he was loved, and he will be missed...always.
Keith Spraggins
November 27, 2018
David will be sorely missed. A true friend and Gentleman. Geaux Tigers!
November 27, 2018
Cathy,
We are so sad to learn of David's passing. He will be remembered as a kind man and a great neighbor!
Sending love and light...
Gregg and Kelly Smith
Cookie Hood
November 26, 2018
Dearest , Cathy, I was shocked and saddened at the news about David. I loved following your eating/food adventures with him. I have a relative going through the same thing. I will be sending healing vibes your way. Love, Cookie
David discovering another superpower!
Brendan Fogarty
November 25, 2018
My friend David never let his challenges get in the way! I had the honor and joy of sharing a passion with David and have posted pictures from that time!
DIna DePaula Dow
November 25, 2018
Cathy,
Sending love and prayers from Baton Rouge.
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
Kim and Brad Parker
November 25, 2018
Cathy, Dave and Margaret we are saddened to hear this news. Sending you our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
David and Cathy
Mark Talbot
November 24, 2018
My heart goes out to cathy and family we just recently completed a backyard landscaping remodel. For David and Cathy and got very close with them especially David. He was always there wanting to help and be outside. We will always cherish that we got to know such a great man and were able to spend the time with him and get to know him. Cathy and David were way more than customers. David will be in our hearts forever we love you guys From all of us at Talbot Landscaping LLC we are here for you Cathy. To you David you will be missed but continue to be loved by everyone!!
November 24, 2018
My heart felt sympathies go out to you during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in
( 1 Thessalonians 4: 14) can bring you comfort. Knowing that there is hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Eve
Laurie Chauvin Jewell
November 24, 2018
Cathy,
I know nothing will heal your pain but rest easy in knowing that he was a very kind man. I knew him only through his work but I can say that he was always so nice and professional in all of our meetings. I am praying for you, Erin and your family...may he Rest In Peace.
November 24, 2018
Cathy McDougall Shiroda
On Monday, November 19th I lost the love of my life, my best friend, my everything... David passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family.
He fought an incredible battled for over 3 years against Glioblastoma brain cancer. David lived way past the life expectancy for this non-curative disease, because of his determination, spirit and amazing zest for life. He never gave up and was a pillar of strength for everyone in his life during his fight.
My sweet angel walked into my life over 30 years ago. It was love at first sight. We had a beautiful life together full of love, laughter, good times and adventure. We met in college, married right after graduation and had the gift of growing up together, which I will cherish forever. In our journey we embraced family and friends and were always surrounded by love.
God must have needed him for something special. He is in a good place, peaceful now and with no suffering. Please pray for our beloved family and friends to help us too find peace.
Thanksgiving was David's favorite holiday. It wasn't just that we ate great food, enjoyed wine, laughed with the ones we loved during our annual Turkey Shoot.to him it was about recognizing that giving thanks, if even for the littlest things in life, fills our life with joy.
We lost my brother, several good friends and relatives over the last 10 years. At the mountain top of sadness we would begin our descend back down to incredible memories and honoring our loved-ones, because David would give thanks for their life and the last gift they gave us.which was to remind us to cherish the here and now and live a good and kind life to the fullest.
His last wish was to help so that other families might have more ways to battle brain cancer, in lieu of flowers, to make a memorial contribution to Mayo Clinic of Arizona, for brain cancer research in memory of his name David Shiroda. https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/
To follow this week I will post information about his memorial Celebration of Life service.
David, I love you my sweet angel. Cathy
November 24, 2018
Cathy,
From Ralph, myself, and our entire staff at Homewatch CareGivers, we want to express to you and your family our deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss.
We hope that you may find peace and take comfort in the memories you share of wonderful times spent together.
With warm thoughts and prayers,
Dan Fern
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