David Ratelle

Joan: One of life's saddest moments I would have to say is to lose someone close to you. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you and your family. The most important gift we can give is ourselves and Dave did just that. Nothing else seemed more important to him. He taught me that life was all about “relationships”. And sharing ourselves with each other. I found him to be confident in himself and in his place in the world, enough...

Joan, Beth, Sarah, Teresa & Becky,
I wish there was something we could do to take away your pain. Joan and David have been much more to us then neighbors over the last 13 years, they are our friends. It is hard to imagine, not seeing David again. We want you all to know if there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call or stop over. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Randy & Teresa Haapakoski
And of course Maddie-Girl