David Arnold Obituary

September 20, 1959 - December 17, 2018 September 20, 1959 - December 17, 2018 David Arnold passed away peacefully in his sleep after a six year battle with a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident. He was 59 and is survived by his loving Kathy; children, Edward and Kaitlyn; mother, Roberta; sister and brother-in-law, Georgette and Daniel Lavery; sister, Laura and nieces and nephews. David was born in Akron, Ohio and attended Firestone High school and graduated from the University of Akron where he studied finance and joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity. In 1978, he was the Akron city champion in pole vaulting. After college, David moved to California to pursue job opportunities in the film industry. In 1984, he started his career and continued to work on more than 80 projects in television and film. As a sound editor he won three Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel awards with over twenty nominations. David was a part of the team that won a British Academy Award for JFK in 1992 as well as an Oscar for Best Sound Editing for Pearl Harbor in 2002. He is also a member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors, Motion Picture Editors Guild, and Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. Service is pending until after the holidays. Please sign the guestbook at dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Dec. 23, 2018.

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Sandra Batman

February 20, 2023

Kathy, Edward, and Kaitlyn - We are so sorry to learn that Dave had passed away. As you know, Dave and my husband Ed were frat bothers at Akron U and also roommates for a time in Ventura. I remember when he got his start working on Miami Vice! I can't ever think of a time when he wasn't smiling - he was always so easy-going and fun to be around. Please know that we
share in your sorrow as Ed passed away in January 2022. The Batmans, Sandy, Eddie and Kate

Paul Martel

February 27, 2021

David and I were great friends in Akron Ohio.
It’s funny because I did not know that he had moved to So. Cal. but I also have lived here since 1987.
David I work together at my fathers restaurant and I had shared many great things and found a lot to laugh about. He was always very smart and intellectual and was a very fun person to be around.
Kathy I would love an opportunity to say hi to you over the phone and tell you a couple fun stories of some of the times that Dave and I had.
My deepest sympathy for losing David to you and Edward and Kaitlyn.
Paul Martel
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Madeline Quigley

January 31, 2019

Dearest Kathy, Bill & I send our heartfelt Sympathy to You and your Children.
God Bless!
Sincerely, Bill & Madeline Quigley

January 15, 2019

Dave and I were friends from the day we met in first grade. Our years of friendship will always be a part of me. Unfortunately I waited too long to reconnect....

Rest in peace my brother. Never stop laughing....

Dan Pagel
Franklin, Ma.

December 31, 2018

So sorry to hear of David's passing. It was nice to get an update on his life and accomplishments. You were all such great neighbors. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Dunn (Tomko)

December 28, 2018

Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May your cherished fond memories help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your love one again.
Linda

Cathy Burns

December 27, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Dave and I grew up on the same street and I have many fond memories of us playing late at night with all of our friends in the neighborhood. He was a great guy. Praying for the family as you walk through these waters.

D Hamilton

December 26, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David Arnold. May you have comfort and hope, John 6:40 during this most difficult time. D. Hamilton

December 24, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort and endurance from our loving heavenly father during this terribly difficult time. Rom.15:5

December 24, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sara Bailey Swaffar

December 23, 2018

I spent my high school years sitting by Dave in homeroom and many other classes. We sat alphabetically ARNOLD then BAILEY. He was so kind, smart, and talented! I have very fond memories of Dave. I am very sad to hear about this and pray that his family can find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place!
Sincerely, Sara Bailey Swaffar

December 23, 2018

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life bring comfort and peace. 1 John 2:25

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