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David Emlyn Brace III, 78, of Noxen, died at home on April 6, 2010, of natural causes. Born in Dallas on August 8, 1931, he was a son of the late David E. II and Pauline Swearman Brace. Dave attended Wilkes College and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Determined to find the best provisions and experiences for his family, Dave and his wife, Marie, moved the family to Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario and Connecticut. Dave and Marie then moved on to Nebraska, Virginia and finally retiring in Noxen. His family wrote: "Moving around was a tremendous experience. We became each other's best friends, which brought us closer as a family. Between the long work weeks, Dad made the best of where we were at the time; hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling on the weekends. He wasn't afraid to try new things, and that enriched us all." Everyone that met Dave called him friend. He was honest and had both integrity and class. At the same time, he wasn't afraid to be seen acting like a kid with his kids and grandchildren. Most of all, throughout his life, Dad LIVED life. He had one hell of a time and we had one hell of a time with him. Dave is survived by his wife and true love of 50 years, Marie (Ida Mae, as he called her); six children, David IV and his wife, Sharon; Steven; Michele Duffany and her husband, Billy; Jeff; John and his wife, Andrea; and Jim and his partner, Doug; eight wonderful grandchildren; and a sister, Constance Voight, and her husband, Donnie. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Interment will be made in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Friday at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Dave's name to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140-4131.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Brace
May 7, 2010
I first want to thank you for 50 years of devotion to me as a husband, to our children as a father and to your committment to keeping us safe in a comfortable lifestyle You did a wonderful job, You made my future secure. You have to know that the children will be taking care of me as they did you in your lesser years. Did you know you gave me self confidence when you gave me complete reign of our home and finances. You never questioned me, just trusted me. Thank you for that complete trust and how proud of me you were. You gave me the strenght to be who I was. Our many many friends of many different places thank you for being the best host and bartender, and thank you for the great conversations. We didn't sove any world problems, but we had fun trying. Somewhere within the past 2 years you questioned me saying" Who are you taking my car keys away from me, when I still drive good" . you don't know how it hurt to take your keys away because you were one of the best safe driver.All the zillions of miles you drove my sisters, our friends and the children, we all felt safe and secure with you behind the wheel. Thank you for those adventures. Our 50 years was an adventure, all of it. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way---the good and the not so good. We became stronger as a family and as individuals. You left us a wonderful strong legacy. We did well , my love. I am so very proud of the wonderful tribute the children gave you,. You would have loved the party and all the funny stories they told.You would have been very proud of them, as I knew you were. They will be my comfort and support. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND THOUGHTS. Lovingly, you r Wife Marie
Sharon Walsh Brace
May 7, 2010
Dad.....I am and will be forever grateful to be a Brace...I see a bit of you in each of my children,and it comforts me. You were a man of great love, values, strength and pride and you passed that on to the wonderful son you were kind enough to share with me as my husband. For that i shall be forever grateful and thankful. We feel your presence with us and know you are watching down guiding and helping us all. And we shall pass on your silly ditties to the next generation......hoping every trip is "trippy". Thank you for the love, and wisdom over the years, they have helped shape me in many ways......forever in our hearts you shall travel...xo Sharon
john brace
May 5, 2010
Dad, i want to say so many things to you-i feel so many things in my heart that i know you can feel-i speak to you in prayer and it makes me feel good to talk to you-i'll continue to talk to you about my life and the life of my family knowing you watch over us--as you know, i love you and i take you with me where ever i go.
john
May 4, 2010
Pappy: I can't believe I will never be able to give you big hugs that used to make you smile or hold your hand or touch you again. All the conversations and laughter and love and only the relationship that a father and daughter could have - I had with you.
In my mind, I see you bellied up to the bar with a cigarette in your hand, rosy cheeks and a big smile - I can even hear your laugh. We might as well have another cuz the car won't start. I love you and will forever miss you Dad.
Your Toots
May 3, 2010
Darling Dave,The hurt is raw,my heart still bleeds. I keep looking for you to peek around the corner,wanting me to take your hand and tuck you back into bed.Imiss you, you were never a burden.I am trying to get past the last year and think of you in the better years. You have left a part of you in each of the children and as we gather and share stories, I will feel you in them. I will hold onto that. And when I am ready to join you, I will look for your hand to take mine once again. Watch the Ice Loving you Always, Ida Mae.
April 15, 2010
Poppa Ba Dappa....
We tucked this poem in with you. We love you and thank you for being the best poppa in the world. We will miss you so much but we know we have you with us, looking down on us, protecting and guiding....
In tears we saw you sinking, as we watched you pass away.
Our hearts already broken, we wanted you to stay.But when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain,
How could we wish you back with us to suffer that again?
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
A part of us went with you when God called you home.
If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me,
and place them in my grandpa's arms & tell him there from me.
Tell him that I love him and miss him, and when he turns to smile,
place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile.
Remembering him is easy, I do it every day.
But there’s an ache within my heart that will not go away.
Don’t think of him as gone away, his journey has just begun.
Life holds so many obstacles & this Earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting, from the sorrows and the fears.
In a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days or years.
Think of how he must be wishing that we could know today,
That nothing but our sadness can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost.
And he was loved so much.”
Love forever..Heather Pauline, David E Brace V, Margaret Olivia and Kathryn Marie Brace
Dave Brace
April 14, 2010
Dad;
I was there with you when your Dad (my Grandfather) passed away. I can't believe it is only 10 short years later that you've left us to join him. It hasn't really hit me yet that you aren't here anymore.
Since you've passed I've been trying so hard to remember the Dad I knew before the Parkinson's and Dementia took most of you away. But I was finding it difficult.
Then, just yesterday I caught myself saying something you would have said and I realized that there is a huge part of you that is here inside of me.
I started thinking about all the things that I say and do that are exactly what you would have said or done. Things I did because I always wanted to be just like you. And I realize that that the Dad I was having trouble remembering is the father, husband, and businessman I've become.
I never realized how much like you I am. I guess that is the ultimate tribute I have for you. Thanks for teachng me all the right things. I'll always love and miss you!
Your son, Dave
Kate Joos
April 9, 2010
Jeff,
The quality of friend you are to me speaks of the character of your father. Without having met him, I know he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All my love,
Lois Hannigan
April 8, 2010
I have known Dave as a classmate and friend for many years. I want to send my sincere sympathy to your family in the loss of a terrific person. Dave has always been great.
April 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Brian & Amy Coulter
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