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David Michael Riley

Roanoke, Virginia

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David Michael Riley, 71, of Salem, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. Arrangements by Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke.

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One more thing David...I know you worried about the question of immortality. But I can assure you that you live on in my heart and memories, and those of many others. As well as in the difference you made on this earth.

David, it has been over 4 years since we last spoke. Thanks to Covid, even lo ger since I have enjoyed one of your very warm hugs. The portrait of you and Elba is prominently displayed in my living room, and I look at it and think about you both every day. I reflect often on what you said about " choosing" to love and it still resonates with me. Today I read this quote which reminded me about your approach to love. " When we choose to love, we choose to move against fear, against...

Dear David,
I am still saving the bottle of Perrier Water you gave me. I think of you often...your kind and caring nature. We shared many happy times.

It has been over three years since David died, and my first year without his beloved Elba. I still miss his caring heart, blue eyes, loyal friendship, sense of humor and warm hugs. I think about him often and how grateful I am to have had him in my life for almost 25 years. I love you.David and Elba.

Dear David, Beth arranged a tiny party in your honor a couple of weeks ago. We met at your and Beth's IHop for lunch, as you and she met there often to share a good meal. We laughed and cried and had a candle in your honor. It was funny and poignant to share "David stories," so once again we celebrate the fact of you and of your presence in our lives.

I remember that last party you attended at my place. You, Paula, and I stayed after everyone had left. We enjoyed and interesting exchange of ideas including your thoughts on Andromeda. You will never be forgotten.

Dear David, I think of you each time I see "our" bottle of Perrier water...such a fun memory. It reminds me of what a generous kind and loving person you were... I will never drink it.

I agree with words submitted about David & l shall always remember him with love.

I'm glad David and I crossed paths at college. He will be missed!