David Francis

Ah Dave,

It's been a year since you left us, but it seems like only yesterday! Not a day goes by that I don't think about our friendship and how I wish you were still here. Hopefully, you are at peace my friend.

Reunion plans for Maple Heights Class of '65 (summer of 2007); today was the busiest start for next years plans, when there came a note that Dave's book was signed. I do know that he IS looking over our shoulders approving of the reconnecting friendships. His love and enthusiasm for our reunion remains with us forever. As our committee member, he was instrumental in the making of many new friendships and the gathering of hundreds we knew well. He's remembered in our perpetual memorial on...

I am so very glad we met David a couple of times and got a sense of his wonderful humor. I have known Diane since early grade school and know of her wonderful, skewed-but-definitely-on-target view of life, and it only makes sense that her dear partner shared the same fun,on-the-mark outlook. He enriched those who crossed his path, and I know he is going to be very, very missed by those who had the good fortune to know him or encounter him. My love to Diane. Sally Acree Domm

Diane:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself thru
these difficult days ahead and may you be comforted by the caring
thoughts from family and friends. Keep the memories close to your heart.

David,
Or as I will always fondly remember you as "The Beev". Its taken me awhile to share my memories in this book because you've been such a part
of my last 25 years. Diane, you, me and Dickie all went on so many
trips together and you were always there to drive Diane and I around in
bad weather or take me to my endless doctor appointments and testing
procedures. Sometimes at the office our ideas would clash and we would
have a little "tiff." Usually around the...

Uncle Dave,

I will never forget the hours we spent talking about sports, history, business, collectables and anything else we stumbled upon. But the one thing that I enjoyed most was the Saturday afternoons watching football with you, espically since we liked rival teams. It will not be the same watching the "big" game each year. You are missed and I hope you are watching the games and writing your books in heaven.

Uncle Dave,
I have a great feeling of loss & sadness to know that you will never again be there to support me, as you did my entire childhood. You were at all of my gymnastis, band, and school events. I will never forget you sitting down in between my date and turning on the christian channel. And I hope where you are, you will always remember (and laugh at) me balancing (getting stuck) on the uneven bars. You will always be remembered and loved. Love always

Diane, Georgia, Lauren,Dave's family,& friends, I'm in tears; words can't describe losing my best friend. Our school day memories fondly shared, talking about the good old days in Maple Heights,& catching up on years gone by, prompts my daily thanks to God for our friendship. I asked for Divine help, and He sent a saint. Dave gave me strength and encouragement toward unfulfilled dreams,& vision to write. His friendship, courage, spirit, leadership, & life's work is a role-model for living...

My dad....the greatest and strongest man i've ever known. I"ve been blessed to have him as my "daddy". I loved him more than words can say and i will miss him more than words can say....Daddy..i'm getting strong(just like you!) and it's all because of you. You are and always have been the wind beneath my wings.I love you so much daddy and i miss you!