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1944
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2019
David Esterly Obituary
BARNEVELD - David Esterly, limewood carver, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at age 75.
Beloved by his family, friends, and the many who were touched and inspired by his work, he asked that only these lines from W.B. Yeats appear in his obituary:
"By his command these words are cut: Cast a cold eye on life, on death. Horseman, pass by!"
Donations may be made to the Chamber Music Society of Utica, the Trenton Falls Association, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust or to Hospice & Palliative Care.
Burial arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers and Leon Atwell.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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kim brown
June 30, 2019
I only recently learned of David Esterly and am savoring every word of The Last Carving because it so poetically captures the intense beauty of the design journey. My condolences to his family and friends. His spirit remains through his art and words which will endure to inspire present and future artists. I hope Grinling Gibbons welcomed him to the Other Side. Peace-
David Smith
June 24, 2019
He was more than an artist, he was a standard as the finest woodcarver in the world. Grinling Gibbons has died a second time!and my heart is broken for you.
Anna Giacobbe
June 19, 2019
Dear Marietta and family,
My thoughts and prayers to you. I feel very honored to have known David and to have had the opportunity to serve on the Barneveld Library Board with him.
Fondly,
Anna
Fiona Hodgson
June 19, 2019
I recently read David's book, The Lost Carving, a journey into the heart of making. Beautifully written, the book explores the mystery of the creative process. David's heart and soul flow through the book which is both profound and inspiring. He was one of the most remarkable people I have met in a long life and I am so grateful to have known him. His was truly a life well lived.
Fiona
JOANNE COLENZO
June 18, 2019
Marietta, My sincere condolences. I feel so lucky to have known David and see his work up close.
JoAnne Colenzo
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