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David Kwan Obituary
47, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on Jan. 12, 2011. Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, David received his B.S. in Business at Arizona State University in 1985. After graduating, David founded and served as CEO of Hollywood Video. President and COO of New Vision International, Inc. until 1998. Founded Seven Sigma, LLC., an independent investment advisory firm in 1998 -2011. David will be remember best for being a loving father, son, brother and friend. David's life was about Family and Friends. David alway put people first. He will be greatly missed. Survivors: children: Steven Eklund, Alexis and Oliva Kwan, mother Joanne Kwan, brother Tom Kwan, sisters: Tammy, Pamela and Katy Kwan, ex-wife Kimberly Mahr "In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in David's name to "New Song Center of Grieving Children."
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Vickie Toliver
January 16, 2020
Your nieces are going up so fast. I know you would be so proud of them. Your family and friends still miss you so much!
Rene Kyl
January 16, 2020
There are days that I wish I could just pick up the phone to call you, and days that i drive by restaurants we used as our catch- up venues. I'll stop by Starbucks and still look for you to walk in wearing that huge, flashy smile. I especially miss your indelible laugh I'd recognize anywhere. It's been 8 years, Buddy, and your prescence is still greatly missed. I will always miss you.
February 21, 2012
A lifetime of gratitude to the Schulte Family for remembering all things good. Thank you. I miss him too.
Bob Schulte
February 11, 2012
Gone from us...but never forgotten...
November 20, 2011
I miss this guy...
Joe Acker
October 24, 2011
David, was a good friend, good father and kind man. I enjoyed our good talks and fun times at softball games. David will be missed greatly. I often think of David and the times we shared.
Joseph Formichella
June 27, 2011
I knew David way back at Tonolea elementary school. He was smart, funny, and a really good kid. He will be missed.
Family photo 2008
June 6, 2011
June 6, 2011
God is a good God. We must begin here. Though we don’t understand his actions, we can trust his heart.
God does only what is good. But how can death be good? Some mourners don’t ask this question. When the quantity of years has outstripped the quality of years, we don’t ask how death can be good.
But the father of the dead teenager does. The widow of the young soldier does. The parents of a seven-year-old do. How could death be good?
Part of the answer may be found in Isaiah 57:1–2: “Good people are taken away, but no one understands. Those who do right are being taken away from evil and are given peace. Those who live as God wants find rest in death” (NCV).
Death is God’s way of taking people away from evil. From what kind of evil? An extended disease? An addiction? A dark season of rebellion? We don’t know. But we know that no person lives one day more or less than God intends. “All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old” (Ps. 139:16 NCV).
But her days here were so few . . .
His life was so brief . . .
To us it seems that way. We speak of a short life, but compared to eternity, who has a long one? A person’s days on earth may appear as a drop in the ocean. Yours and mine may seem like a thimbleful. But compared to the Pacific of eternity, even the years of Methuselah filled no more than a glass. James was not speaking just to the young when he said, “Your life is like a mist. You can see it for a short time, but then it goes away”
(James 4:14 NCV).
In God’s plan every life is long enough and every death is timely. And though you and I might wish for a longer life, God knows better.
And—this is important—though you and I may wish a longer life for our loved ones, they don’t. Ironically, the first to accept God’s decision of death is the one who dies.
While we are shaking heads in disbelief, they are lifting hands in worship. While we are mourning at a grave, they are marveling at heaven. While we are questioning God, they are praising God.
The Good Father
June 3, 2011
Three young men out to conquer the world
Katy Kwan
June 2, 2011
The Best of Friends "2009"
Katy Kwan
June 2, 2011
David and Barbara Kwan
Katy Kwan
June 2, 2011
Katy Kwan
June 2, 2011
Three young men out to set the world on fire
Katy Kwan
June 2, 2011
Tanya Toliver
February 13, 2011
I loved my uncle so much. Every holiday we would usually spend it with him, alexis, and olivia. i miss him so much. it still feels like he isn't gone. I wish so much that he wasn't gone. i feel so bad for my cousins i wish i could see them. My uncle david was a great man. He knew everything and my mom and him would always talk on the phone for hours. He is the only uncle i have known since i was little. I love you Uncle David so so much and everyone misses you.
David,his daughters Alexis and Olivia
February 13, 2011
Olivia Kwan
February 13, 2011
My Daddy was an awesome dad. When I was at his house, my daddy would lay in bed with me every night while I did my half hour of reading. We took turns reading, and sometimes he used a silly Darth Vader voice. He always gave me 25 kisses when he tucked me in at night.
My dad and I liked to watch the Simpsons together. He really liked Apu, but I liked Ralphie. When I was with my dad we went on lots of bike rides in his neighborhood, and we liked to ride to AJ’s for breakfast. Daddy liked their breakfast burritos and omelets, but I liked the blueberry cheese croissants. Sometimes the three of us would split a big waffle.
We liked to have dance parties at dad’s house. He was really good at the songs “Toxic” and “A-Punk” but I was better at all the other ones. Our favorite song together was Coldplay’s Viva la Vida. We also liked Taylor Swift. He liked to tease Alexis in the car when she’d get mad that there was no good music on the radio stations that we could always listen to “smooth jazz.”
Me and Alexis liked to cook with Daddy, and we liked watching the cooking shows together. My favorite thing he made was his hamburgers. Daddy was a terrible potato maker – every time he tried to make baked potatoes they turned out hard and yucky. We liked to eat ice cream together and we ate LOTS of chips together. Daddy took us out to eat and shopping almost every weekend, and lots of time we’d go to eat with Grandma Joanne.
Daddy always got up super early in the morning. Lots of times he played “poke the penguin” on iGoogle and watched the news on TV. Ever since I was a baby Daddy always had “the number show” on the TV.
Because Daddy was never really into Christmas decorating, this year he tried extra hard and got a cute 3 foot Christmas tree and a bunch of decorations. I know he wasn’t into it, but he did it because he knew it made Alexis and me happy.
One thing you might not know about my Daddy is that he was the big, scary “Snickle Monster.” Snickling is a combination of tickling and snuggling. He would sneak up on us, pounce on us and snickle us until we were screaming and giggling. He also loved to “foof” me which is something Mommy taught him how to do when we were babies. He was my big DADDY BEAR and he called me BABY BEAR. We had secret code words that even Alexis couldn’t figure out.
I know my Daddy loved me and TT and Alexis. I love my Daddy more than the sun, moon, and stars and I miss him SOOOOOOO much.
Rene Kyl
February 13, 2011
I am still deeply saddened by David's death. I had known David for over 20 years, and will never forget the wonderful man who has changed my life forever. I grew up with three sisters, and David was the brother I always wish I had. I always looked up to him and will miss him dearly. I have read all of the entries in this Guest Book, and everyone has described David perfectly; especially the love he had for his family. He absolutely adored his mom, and especially loved talking about his kids. They were the light of his life.
David's generous heart, sparkling eyes, and flashy bright smile could light up any room like a spotlight. More than that though, David was a man of substance. David had an incredible gift of analyzing problems and structuring step-by-step solutions so that you walked away feeling much more confident than when you first sat down feeling like your whole world was crashing down. I could always count on David to give me the correct advice. As many of you know, he never sugar-coated the truth, and always told you what you needed to hear. The world has lost such a beautiful soul. I will cherish the memories and look forward to the day when we can meet again.
Christy Losinger
February 11, 2011
My heart is broken that such a beautiful person is no longer with us. David meant so much to so many. I wont forget him, his laugh, his smile, and the fun times I had with him and his sister Katy. Love always,
Christy
Les Maness
February 10, 2011
David was a great guy.
He was smart, kind, and understanding.
He went out of his way to help everyone.
He had a big laugh, and an even bigger heart.
He was a good boss – fair, decisive and always made time for you.
He had a special twinkle in his eyes that automatically made you smile.
He talked with you as if you were the most important person in the world.
I thank you, my friends, for introducing me to him.
I know I speak for many when I say…
My life is better because I knew David Kwan.
Jaz Schulte
January 31, 2011
My heart also goes out to all who loved David- especially his children, whom he clearly loved so much (they were his favorite topic whether he was meeting social obligations at an event or just hanging out at the firepit in our back yard).
When Bob and I first started dating, David was the first person he wanted me to meet because "If he likes you, we know you're "good people ;-)" David, of course, was the warm, witty, huge-hearted guy I continued to know him to be to the end. I was (and will always be) enormously grateful for his easy acceptance, kindness, generosity, and optimism. You didn't have to know him long to be touched by him forever.
John Propst
January 30, 2011
I met David on a trip to Costa Rica several years ago and become friends instantly. He was a warm and caring man of integrity, value and pride. David was my rock and will be missed by all who knew him as I did. God be with you, JP
Beth Rons
January 28, 2011
I just cant find the words to express my great sadness. David was my neighbor and very good friend always optomistic about life. My family and I are going to miss you terribly. may you be with our Loving Father in Heaven now and at peace. our prayers are with the Kwan family, especialy Steven,Alexis and Olivia. God Bless You all. Beth Misfeldt/Rons
Julie Krueger
January 28, 2011
It was a sad day when David left us. I work with his mom Joanne and she misses him greatly. He was a rock for her. David was a kind and generous and loved his kids. God bless you David, and God bless Joanne and her family.
Teresa Bacon
January 27, 2011
Was heart broken to hear of David's passing. We met in high school and he was a good friend. RIP David and my prayers go out to his family. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
January 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kwan family , God Bless ...Dick,Beth,Jon,Pat,Ken and Kathy Ziegler
Tori Whelan Rimmer
January 26, 2011
I went to school with David from Kindergarten to 12 grade...He was always a happy guy with a big smile on his face...I am so saddened by his demise...Thanks for all the memories, David..I will never forget you. Tori Whelan Rimmer
Paige George
January 24, 2011
My condolences to David's family and friends especially his girls. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
Mike Jones
January 23, 2011
"R.I.P., David - you will be missed. God bless."
Tom Alkazin
January 23, 2011
We will always remember David for his positive attitude, his amazing energy and his willingness to help others. To the family --- we are praying for God's peace for all of you.
Tom and Bethany Alkazin
Robert Schulte
January 23, 2011
My thoughts are with everyone who truly loved David, and in particular my thoughts are with his girls and son. I look forward to when they are older and I can share an anecdote or two with them about their amazing and golden-hearted dad. It is all so very sad.
ken knight
January 22, 2011
David, I will always remember you as the classiest guy in the room...that is, you knew what class was before we did. I used to marvel at the way the girls at Coronado would seemingly flock to you at parties. Thankyou for being you. Ken K. Knight
Jill and Dan DeMichele
January 22, 2011
To the Kwan and McDuffie families,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and keep you in his care. Love, Jill, Dan, Tommy, Joey and Danny
Ed and Esther French
January 22, 2011
Our family knew David through our son, Joe's, early mentoring and friendship. The memories we will hold are of a handsome, energetic, positive young man with great ideas and ambition. We were honored to be included in a Kwan clan ceremony several years ago, and to know David, Kim and the children through the years. Now, our family grieves David's death, We are grateful for having known him. Our heartfelt sympathy to all his family.
Katy Kwan
January 22, 2011
To my dear beloved brother, I was so fortunate to have you in my life for 47 years and the last seven has been the best, we become best friend. I will miss your voice on the phone and our hour long conversation about life. Until we met again love forever.
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