David Grubman

I think of David surprisingly often. One strong memory was of his last performance on the violin at his last birthday party. How intensely he focused, and demanded we focus, on his satisfactorily completing his piece. I do hope he felt good about what he seemed to indicate would be his last time playing the instrument. As a gardener myself, I was impressed by how much he accomplished with significant physical difficulties. An impressive man in many ways, and missed by me and others.

Dan (and the rest of the family): We are grateful for the time we got to spend with Dave. He was feisty, opinionated, and funny (with a straight face). I admired his determination to live his years of declining health as fully as he could: playing music, swimming, enjoying his book club and friends he made there, and of course tending his garden. He was almost fierce about exercise as a way to heal, and about avoiding pain medication. We both remember with pleasure from the years before...

Dan, it's been many years since we've seen each other. I'm sorry that's its the news of your father's passing that reconnects us. My condolences to you and your family on your father's loss.
Dave Witte

I was going through a file folder that held "memories" I found a letter from Dave dated 1976. I thought I would google his name and found to my surprise that he had recently died. We were skiing in Aspen In 1976 and each day we spent time in the swimming pool. As a result of a conversation we ended up going to a Mexican restaurant with your family where a good time was had by all. Dave graciously wrote us note " I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the friendship you exchanged...

Dear Dan-A lovely tribute to a kind and generous man. You were a wonderful and loving son to him and I'm glad you had so much time together. You'll miss him terribly, I know. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family. My love to you and your family at this difficult and special time. Sandy

Dan, There are few words that are adequate to convey how sorry we are to hear that your Dad has passed. Clearly a man of all seasons and for all times! One of his greatest gifts was you. May you find peace in the coming months and years as you discover a "new normal." You were a blessing when you arrived in this world and you held him in the palm of your hand as he joined the angels. May he continue to watch over you.much love, "Miss Smith"

Dan: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I never met him, but he sounds like such an interesting man and I bet he was a real character. I know that you will miss him terribly and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Losing a parent is so tough....Hugs, Terri Quinn Carville