Name: Visitation for David Altenbern
Start: 2017-04-01T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-01T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery

david Thomas altenbern
1956-2017
David passed away March 23, 2017 very unexpectedly. The family is at peace and accept David being called home. The family is very proud of his many achievements in life. He was an honest Christian who served his clients in an exemplary manner. David had a very successful solo law practice Altenbern & Associates. He was greatly looking forward to repeating his successful year in 2016 and in 2017.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter Christi. He leaves behind his wife and soulmate Linda of 22 years and her children Joseph and Amanda, his parents Thomas and Jo Altenbern. His children Carolyn Jo and Carolyn's spouse John, Heather Marie and her spouse Kyle and Jeffrey David, ( mother Mary Lohse). He and Linda had ten beautiful grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Doug and his wife Kellie and their daughters Tiffanie, Stephanie and son Andy, his sister Debi and her husband Dave and their son Cameron, brother in law Mike and wife Vania and niece Kellie as well as many other family members.
His education included a B.A. from Michigan State University which he received in 1978 , from 1978-1980 he clerked at Spivey & Grigg in Austin Texas, and in 1980 he was a member of the U.S. Navy J.A.G. Corp. Internship, 1982 at J.D. University of Texas, School of Law, 1982-1986 he spent four years in Anchorage, Alaska at Bankston & McCollum where he was made a Partner, then in 1986 through 1988, he was an associate at Morris and Campbell, 2007-2008 he spent one year in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and 2009 he returned back to his own practice, Altenbern & Associates.
A visitation will be held 9:00am to 10:00 am, Saturday, April 01, 2017, at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 10:00 am. Committal services will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery following the funeral service.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 30, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for David Altenbern

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23 Entries

mark walden

December 16, 2017

What a shock..linda,if any of you guys see this im so sorry for your loss and still think about you guys all the time.

Robert Moss

June 29, 2017

I am sorry to hear of David's passing. I remember him for his consistent enthusiasm. Thank you for the time you shared so readily.

Vijay Seethepalli

May 31, 2017

I met David in 2014 for a small settlement, seemed very honest when he charged me just for the service rendered - not for his level of experience, when I told him I don't live in Texas, he said he would take care of any communication later, never sent another bill to date. I am certain he is in a better place now, may his soul rest in peace.

Betsy R

April 28, 2017

Thank you for being in my life.

Betsy R

April 28, 2017

As a lawyer, David helped me with some of my struggles. Without his help, my life would be very different and probably very uncomfortable. I am saddened by the news of his death. He influenced my life and I am forever grateful.

Mike Langlois

April 9, 2017

In shock of the passing David. I met David in 1970 the year we started High School. Years passed but no matter when we spoke it was as if we were always the best of friends. Happy Trails Old Friend....

Jeff Newberry

April 8, 2017

David, my friend of many years! Playing football in Tully stadium. Kick the can on our neighborhood streets, wrapping houses and confetting yards and getting caught! Playing in our own band, our favorite song was Born to be Wild. Parties at the neighborhood pool, playing spin the bottle. Sneaking out at night. OMG What fun times we enjoyed! Planning to run away and float down the Mississippi and create our own Mark Twain adventure. We got caught before we could make our escape, we just weren't cut out for the bad boy persona. You moved away with your family to Chicago, it took me a long time to recover as I had lost my best friend and mentor. Within the last couple years we reconnected at the Redneck Country Club. Smoked cigars and shared our life experiences. It was if we never skipped a beat in our friendship, Our paths were separated early yet when we got together again we each seemingly had similar experiences growing up and living life, starting families and living each day as it was the last. You will always have a special place in my soul and may you rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again in the house of our lord. Peace

Cynthia Garcia

April 5, 2017

My heart is broken to hear that David has gone to be with our Lord.. He was always Rocking and Rolling.. He talked about how great life was and where he was taking his law practice. Always happy. He loved being an attorney. We talked about loved ones that have left us. And how one day we would reunited with them.. I know his faith got him through all the tough times. Now our God has taken him home. Til we meet again.. Rest in peace.

ANDY and CAPRISHA GRANT

April 4, 2017

David was such a great guy ! Christi and David are together again ! Linda and family, Andy and I are so sorry for your loss. David was the salt of the earth kinda guy. Rest in peace good buddy. GOD will really enjoy you.! I will never forget you..

Nancy Neill

April 1, 2017

David was a kind and gentle man in his life and to his family, and an smart, prepared lawyer ready to go bat for his clients. David won for me in mediation with the sheer knowledge of all facts right at his fingertips, strategy and calm demeanor. David was a close friend of my fiancee, Jim Bradley. And, a good colleague to me. We will both miss him dearly.

Stephanie Rutledge

March 31, 2017

David was a dear Christian friend and he felt like a brother to me. The world has lost a kind soul that went out of his way to help everyone around him. I cherish all the things he has taught me through the years of working together. To this day, I pass and help others from the things I learned from him. David always talked about his wife and family with such passion and love. I pray for the family and wish you God's comfort during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy ~ Isaiah 25:8

March 31, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. May fond memories and God's promise to wipe away the tears from all faces give you hope and comfort during this difficult time.

Tad Halbach

March 30, 2017

I've known Dave since law school. I still remember playing intramural basketball with him. He was the only guy on the team with any talent. For 21 years I was a district judge in Harris County, Texas. He had a number of cases in my court. He was a fine lawyer and a fine man. May the Peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with him and his family.

Adela Vela

March 30, 2017

I was a 21 year old young woman when God brought you into my life. He knew that I needed you. We have spent many days and nights at the office, fighting in court for our clients or at family gatherings over the past 16 years. My mentor, my 2nd father, my confidant and dear friend, the world is a much sadder place without your soul. Your intentions with everyone you meet have always been transparent and without expectations. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to express my gratitude for all the lessons you have taught me in life and in my career. I am forever indebted to you for that. You are the very best at what you do and it is a sad sad time for the legal community. You brought me and my kids into your family and treated us as such. You always made sure everyone was always fed and happy. Being brought into your circle was definitely a refreshing change from what I was used to seeing growing up. I remember always thinking does this man EVER get angry? Or when does he ever stop?? =) Making sure your kids were always happy and knew you loved them was always a priority to you. The ability to see the love over the years that you have for your Linda Lou has been so inspiring. I don't know how she is going to make it without you but I promise to be there for her as much as I possibly can. One of the things you always used to say is people will always remember you for how you made them feel...man, you sure were right. You will forever be missed DTA!

william slade

March 30, 2017

I will miss see his smiling face when he would come and go from his office. Never a harsh word from him. Real easy person to like. Rest In Heaven David.
No pain or sickness there. Mr.William

Tom and Laura Howell

March 29, 2017

Not only was he our attorney. He was our dear friend

We were so blessed to know him
He was just so awesome and a great husband and father
My wife and Linda have been friends since grade school and was so happy when she met David
We know for sure David knew the Lord
So it's not a goodbye. It's a see you a little later
Super Abogado

Gigi Aguilar

March 28, 2017

When I meet David, I didn't expect him to be one of my closest friends. I think God every day for the time that we spent together and I think him for all the blessings that he had brought into my life ....... David was and will Continue being my boss, friend & a father to me.... GOD Bless his family and RIP

Carol Abodabous

March 28, 2017

My beloved attorney David and his family hebwas very kind and so understanding and cared about his clients only wanted tocdo was right he was funny and tuff at the same time but he always said the truth and kept me updated about my case hebhad so much pain with his diabetes but it didn't slow him down he was one and million one of a kind he always talked about his daughter that past away his wife Linda was his backbone and his son now his chauffeur and his parents brother and sister i never knew he was sick but he kept goin like a soldier i remember the last time he was on my house two weeks ago and he was talking about my three pound Yorkie named Samir he callednhim Toto from the wizard of oz he will greatly missed i knew something was wrong until i heard from him yesterday when Gigi told me he was the kindest person my heart is really broken he is in heaven with his beloved daughter he may be gone but he will never never be forgotten rest in peace you will be in no more pain my prayer's goes out to all of his famliy may he rest in piece my attorney who loved taking pictures i loved you david your client carol.

March 28, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Frank Love

March 28, 2017

" I am deeply sanding for your loss." I will be praying during this time of sorrow.May God Bless you and your family..

Frank Love ( League City TX )

Jan Gillespie

March 27, 2017

David was a fine gentleman, a friend, and a vital member of our networking chapter. I will have you the family members in my prayers(Jan T. Gillespie, BNI Westside Business Partners, Katy, TX). Jan

March 27, 2017

My condolences to the family. May God find you peace during this time of sorrow.

Tina Cass (BNI-Westside Business Parters Katy, TX)

LaNeta Bobinger

March 27, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God comforts you all during this time of sorrow.

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