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David Roth Obituary
David Allen Roth of Reno, NV, age 57, youngest son of Gerald E. Roth & Shirley A. Culumber, released this life & went home to his Divine source on 11/13/15. He is survived by two brothers, a sister, two nieces and two grandnieces. Memorial services will be held at a future date. David graduated from Terra Linda HS & earned his AA in Computer Programming, which became his career, involving projects in several U.S. cities, and 20 years as the IT Administrator at Bulbman, Inc. in Reno, NV. David was an avid photographer, science fiction enthusiast & film/media fan. He enjoyed hiking, being at the beach & being helpful & kind with all he met. A playful, gentle spirit with a quick wit & positive resilience, he will remain wrapped in our hearts with love, the best conduit of all between this life and all others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered in his memory to the Safe Embrace Women's Shelter, Admin. Office & Donation Center, 780 East Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89434. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the doctors, nurses & staff at Kaiser-Permanente, who helped David survive and recover from 3 open heart surgeries, so that we were blessed with his calm radiance for a short while longer.
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Suzanne M. Horn
November 12, 2025
Each year I search my files for yet another photo of David. This morning I found a few more. Here's one from back in the day with a social friend from San Francisco. Her name escapes me, but I've kept the picture for David's sweet smile. I'll never stop missing my friend.
Suzanne Horn
November 13, 2024
Another year has passed and I still can't believe David is gone. I miss his friendship so much. Every six months we would get together and discuss the state of the world and politics, among other things. He would sure have a lot to say about the political climate today. I wish I could still have those in-depth conversations with him. I wish... I wish... darn it, I wish he was still he. He will be forever missed.
Big Sis
November 12, 2024
we miss you, Dave feel free to say hi whenever you feel like it
Mike Casey
January 22, 2024
I'm sorry to post after so many years, but i just learned recently about his passing. I met David on a project in El Segundo in the early 90s, and he was one of the main reasons that we were able to be successful. He was a great technical resource, and I learned a ton from him as the project progressed. I remember his dry sense of humor, and his many photography projects, and he left us with a few nice "mischievous" souvenirs for the project team. I'm sorry for your loss, and have enjoyed reading the memories of David. May he rest in peace.
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Suzanne Horn
November 12, 2023
Every year I search for another photo I might have of David to add to this collection of heartfelt memories. This one really shows the mischievous light in his eyes that conveyed his playful and charming nature. I still miss his semi-annual visits. It seems surreal that he won't be coming back. He will forever be missed.
Fun photo captured after a late night social event in L.A. It makes me want to give him a big hug.
Suzanne Horn
November 12, 2020
Another year has come and gone without my dear friend David, and I'll never get used to it. Five years have gone by since his passing and I still find myself anticipating his next visit to Los Angeles. I will miss him forever.
Deborah
November 14, 2019
Thanksgiving is around the corner.....as always.....we will miss you...not the same without you brother! Love you always!
Remembering David during happy times.
Suzanne Horn
November 13, 2019
Has it already been four years? I was just thinking about David yesterday when I looked at a bag of photo equipment I used to store for him in my Southern California home so he wouldn't have to tote it back and forth from Reno when he came to visit. I still feel like I'm waiting for him to come back.
Evan Lee
May 30, 2018
Dave, I'll never forget all those afternoons of pinball and bowling, the cartoons we drew on Frau Szol's blackboards, and our conversations about everything in the world. I guess high school is awkward for everyone, and we were no exception. Thank God I had you to help me through it. I really wish I had kept up with you these last few years, but I'll treasure our friendship forever. Love, Evan
Elizabeth Rousseau
January 19, 2016
Dave, I'm in shock. I thought you just got busy. I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet up like old times. You had a great eye as a photographer, and I'm glad that I got to tell you that. I miss you, Friend.
Colleen Jiron
December 23, 2015
It's Christmas Dave and the world feels a little colder with you gone, but I am really happy that now you are free and unlimited, unfettered and joyful. We miss you and will be lighting a candle for you this week to honor and celebrate your brief but wonderful time in our lives .
Deborah
December 19, 2015
Your memory will live forever in our hearts.
Deborah
December 19, 2015
Still hard to find the words, my dear brother-in-law. My heart still aches. I loved your easy going manner, your goofy sense of humor, your techy-nerdiness and gentle spirit. I loved how you always had "seconds" when I cooked! You left us way too soon, and too suddenly. You loved your science fiction heroes, but as far as I am concerned, you were ours.
Photo from the night we met
Suzanne Horn
December 4, 2015
I am in total shock at David's passing. He knew he wouldn't live to a ripe old age due to his ongoing heart issues. He said one day he would be gone and someone would let me know. We knew each other for 17 years and would have dinner every 6 months or so when he was in L.A. when we would discuss everything from science fiction to politics. He was a dear, dear friend and I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'll never see him again and never had a chance to say goodbye. I will miss him beyond words. [email protected]
Kristine Delfino
December 3, 2015
David, The shock of your passing has still not left my heart. I will miss you my dear friend. The jokes and never ending entertaining stories..no one can fill the void of your presence. I'm so grateful of the time I got to spend with you in August, and all the fun we had. I will forever hear the "ticking" of that heart of yours. Love you and miss you!!
Tomiko Madoff
November 29, 2015
David...I was so shocked to hear about your passing. You were always a great friend to me and a gentle and kind soul. I will miss all the laughter and funny stories we shared. Most of all, I will miss seeing your smiling face. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Neil Robinson
November 25, 2015
Dave you were such a great friend to me a displaced Brit trying to adjust when I was growing up. I will remember our comedy sketches and science experiments--two geeks having fun. I miss you, with love Neil
November 21, 2015
David, I'm glad to have known you all those years ago at Bulbman. So smart with a quick wit and sense of humor I so enjoyed. .......Holly
shirley reef
November 19, 2015
Good by my friend and family member, our family living tree has dropped a leave from the tree , but it will blow to a better place
.we will miss you but will have our memories of times we shared together.much love Shirley
Shannon
November 19, 2015
My dearest David how I miss you more than words can possibly convey♡ Not a moment passes without you in my heart as I Instinctually reach for you to tell you of my day, seek your advice, and yearn to turn around to find you there as always to lean on. You are the most beautiful, kind, devoted, and patience soul I have ever known. Your steadfast light has guided me and kept me warm during the darkest and coldest parts of my life and as I now face this unfamiliar world without you I find myself once again in your debt for though I feel utterly shattered inside there is a part of me that has found a strength within that I had lost long ago. I will carry your standard of heart and humanity with me all my days and honor all the love that you have given me over the years by living my life to the fullest and calling upon your memory when I seek strength and perseverance. I am so greatful to have been so very loved by you. No matter how much I told you that I loved you and appreciated you for putting up with all of my endless crap it never felt like I could thank you enough and you would just laugh and say "I know" and "neither do I" and continue to walk beside me. I feel you still in everything I do and everywhere I look is and endless array of memories. You were my white night ♡ I love you so very very much♡
New Year's Eve 2014
Alisha
November 19, 2015
Your absence has left a hole in this town that no one will ever fill. We loved you more than I think you ever realized. We will miss you.
November 18, 2015
James Robbins
November 18, 2015
May you always find your way home and have all its love and warmth to eternally sustain & keep you. Peace & Blessings
Robert Roth
November 18, 2015
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James Robbins
November 18, 2015
I always loved catching up with Dave even after typically long stretches of time having gone by. He had that rare quality of being without guile or artifice, always playful and quick to laugh as you remembered him as well as quietly sincere. He always seemed very aware of others and context, a quality sadly lacking in so many of us but which he exuded with ease. When Rob moved on to Reno and I lost my roommate,I was a bit uncertain when Dave offered to move in but I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I liked him as well as some of the more unusual directions my life took as a result of his interests.
I am very sorry for all his remaining family & friends and wish to express my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Although I feel in my heart that he is well and eternally whole I know he will be missed a good long while as we all seek to balance the loss of his companionship and physical presence.
J2 Roth
November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015
Robert Roth
November 18, 2015
Dave, I miss you, and will always miss you; my brother, my best friend, my kindred soul and spirit. I will always remember every day of our lives growing up together and every day since, with honor, gratitude, blessedness and devotion. Love always. Rob
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