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1957
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2020
Dave Parish Obituary
Corpus Christi - Dave Parish completed his journey in this life on February 10, 2020. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 31, 1957, to loving parents, Don and Marian "Dickie" Parish. Early in life, it was obvious that Dave was his own person and would go his own way, traits that would serve him well but give his parents a worried night or 20. As a teen, Dave loved surfing, playing basketball in the backyard with his brother and neighborhood friends, hanging out with the youth group at Ayers Street Church of Christ and blasting The Doors and Cat Stevens from the 8-track tape deck in his bedroom.
Dave graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station in December 1979 and began his career in the oil industry as a mud engineer. During this time he met the lovely and spunky Rhandi Tuma, whom he married on November 16, 1990; she truly was the love of his life and he was completely dedicated to her. Throughout her lengthy illness, Dave always put Rhandi above all else and loved her to the very end. Around the time of their wedding, Dave accepted a position at Valero and had just retired from his position as Chief Inspector when he passed from this life. Dave worked hard to build an excellent team at Valero and was proud of the work he and his team accomplished.
Dave was a man of faith, and while he has left a huge gap in our world and will be missed so very much, we rest in the belief that he is now at home with his beloved Rhandi and many other loved ones.
Left behind are his brother, Don Parish of Beaumont; his sister, Deena Parish Taylor of Corpus Christi; his son, Corbin (Lauren) Tuma of Georgetown; his daughter, Kerri (Patrick) Connor of Pearland; nephew and niece, Weston and Jordan Taylor, and grandchildren, Cole and Aubrey Connor; Hudson, Holden, Hyatt, Emerson and Brooklyn Tuma, as well as many friends and other family members.
A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive visitors beginning at noon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dave Parish
Greg Mason
March 12, 2020
You will miss and not forgotten.
You and Rhandi may both rest in peace now.
Terry Files
February 21, 2020
Dave was one of the best tank inspectors I worked under as a tank contractor. He was smart, intelligent and never condescending or overbearing. He was a true workers inspector and one of a kind.
Louis Gallet
February 20, 2020
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Ralph Sauter
February 19, 2020
RIP Dave, you were a good friend and co-worker for many years.
Rick Peel
February 19, 2020
Rest in peace brother!
Noby Coronado
February 19, 2020
Dave,
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Rest in Peace my Friend, I will see you again.
Dave was a good friend and will be missed by our Brotherhood of Inspectors.
February 18, 2020
My condolences to Dave's family, he was a great friend and co-worker for many years.
Maria Alvarado
February 18, 2020
My sincere condolences to Dave's family. He was a great co worker and person. He will be missed. Sincerely, Maria Alvarado
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