David Colmerauer Obituary

David Todd Colmerauer
1970 - 2012
We grieve the sudden passing of David, at home the morning of November 19, 2012. David was born on June 1, 1970 and was a lifetime resident in the Walteria section of Torrance. He attended both South and Torrance High Schools, graduating in 1988. David enthusiastically participated in many sports. He was a talented motorcycle rider, skier, swimmer and skin diver. He was skilled in many construction areas such as framing, cement work, plumbing, painting, and heavy equipment. David was quite a "tinkerer" and could repair many appliances, sports equipment, and electronics and build and rebuild items from found and self-made parts. He loved animals and helping people in need from moving heavy furniture to fixing a flat tire, broken bicycle or leaking pipe. David is survived by his parents, Dennis and Janet Colmerauer, brother, Andy Colmerauer of Lomita; grandfather, Jean Keith Murray of Kenny Lake, Alaska; aunts, Alice Guerra of Rancho Cucamonga, Karen Collins of Torrance and Susan Murray of Ventura; uncle Dan Klute (and Melissa) of Colorado Springs and several cousins. Services are pending. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 28, 2012.
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Dear Janet and Dennis - Janet been thinking about you and I know that there are no words that can express your pain but want you to know you have many friends (including me)that care and sending many prayers to you.David was a good boy and he will truly be missed.

Jo Ann Addison

November 25, 2013

Dear Janet Dennis and Andy,
I was so sad to bear the news about David.I have so many great memories of David. We were very close as children and when I remember my childhood he and your family are are always there. Please accept my condolences..

Jessica Gwynne

May 25, 2013

Dennis and Janet, you have our sincere sympathies for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Brent & Jen

Brent & Jennifer Ralph

December 18, 2012

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Colmerauer and Andy,
My siblings and I went to school with your Andy and David. We were so sorry to hear of Davids passing and wanted you to know we are praying for all of you.
Sincerely,
Deniese Flores ( Jaskulsky) Denielle Flores ( Agena) Darlene Flores ( Castillon)

December 10, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I know personally about losing a child, and it isn't easy. My sincere condolences to your family.

Sharon Mills//TUSD/Transp

November 30, 2012

We will all miss you "Todd"

Diane

November 29, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Growing up across the street from the Colmerauer family, I have fond memories of David and family. My best wishes go to you all.

Travis

November 29, 2012

I have not seen David in over 30 years but grew up two doors down from the whole family. My dad owned the local corner market "Martins Market" and remember eating candy on the sidewalk curb that my dad would give us in a small brown paper bag. All of us in my family are so sorry for the lost of David and wished I had stayed in touch. Makes us stop and think not to let a day or year go by just to stop and say Hi or let those in our lives know we care about them.
With Love, Jim Martin, Trista and my big sister Tami

Trista S

November 29, 2012

Janet, I have so many wonderful memories of you and David at Walteria Elementary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Evelyn and Mike Brajevich

November 29, 2012

So sad to hear of David's passing. My deepest condolences to the Colmerauer family.

Deanne Farris-Barsi

November 29, 2012

Very sad news. My heart goes out to his family.

Skee Saacke

November 29, 2012

Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Jeri Moreau, Greenville, South Carolina

November 29, 2012

For me, David will be fondly remembered -- that trouble maker of the Walteria playground. :)

Bridget Fitzpatrick

November 29, 2012

Your in our thoughts, and prayers. Deepest sympathies.

Twiss Family

November 28, 2012

So sad to hear about Dave, haven't seen him in such a long time, but good memories will live forever.. I am sorry for your loss... Jenny Provence (Martin)

November 28, 2012

Such a shock, all my thoughts and prayers are with the family

Nikki Reardon

November 28, 2012

Sad to learn of this. I used to have a few classes with Dave and we became friends by being in classes together. A joker and a solid guy, he was always great to me and I'll never forget that.

Ed Sanada

November 28, 2012

I'm shocked by Dave's passing. I hadn't spoken to Dave in over 25 years but I recall is sense of humor. He could make you laugh til you were tearing up with his imitations, crazy voices & sounds and jokes. That is a fond memory I have with Dave - laughing. I wish all of Dave's family my sincerest condolences. He will be missed.

Charlie Downs

November 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathies.

Twiss Family

November 28, 2012

Andy I'm sorry to hear of davids passing I know how close the two of you were. I will keep your family in my prayers.

keith moore

November 28, 2012

So sad to see this guys. Many great memories. Joe Austin

November 28, 2012

Janet and family, We are so saddened to hear of your son's passing. Our prayers are with your family during this time.
Kathy, John and Kyle Stanclift, Torrance

November 28, 2012

Cold sore'
i spent many O. T. S with you and you left us in all in awe of your talents rest well our brother--
phil on the hill --Fitin 56th

November 28, 2012

Im sorry for the loss of your son.Dave was TRULY A GREAT GUY! Rest in peace bro.we will meet again someday. LATER COLMS.

KEN VALENZUELA

November 28, 2012

Janet,Dennis, and family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Katzelnick

November 28, 2012

Janet, I am so sorry to hear about David. May he rest in peace.

Claire Hirata

November 28, 2012

Our sincerest sympathies to your entire family. May all the memories of your dear son be happy ones. God bless you.

Ethel & Al Kovach

November 28, 2012

Janet and Dennis - I am so sorry to hear the loss of your son David. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jo Ann Addison

November 28, 2012

Dear Colmerauer family,

Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. In this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

cynthia osejo

November 28, 2012

REST IN PARADISE COLMS!........TILL WE MEET AGAIN HOMIE!

RICK BLANCO

November 28, 2012

I will miss you Dave. The city isn't going to be the same without you tearing around in your truck. I will thinking of you whenever I hear the roar of a Chevy truck. Good bye for now.

Sharon Wagner

November 25, 2012

I have not seen or talked to Dave in over 20 years. I was shocked to hear of his passing. I met Dave when I was 15 or 16 years old. Dave was a very funny person. He really knew how to make you laugh until you were in tears! Dave was one of the ONLY people I have ever known who could burp the Alphabet in its entirety without taking a breath. Dave will be greatly missed. I am truly sorry for your family's loss. Even though he is no longer with us on this earth, his spirit will always surround those he loved. Rest in peace Dave.



With my deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences,



Celina Irwin

Celina Irwin

November 24, 2012

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