David Allan Steres M.D.

1956 - 2017

David Allan Steres, MD MILTON- David Allan Steres, MD, of Milton died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Rhinebeck. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., June 6, 1956, son of the late Christopher P. and Barbara Gay Benedict Steres. Dr. Steres was a physician at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He had previously practiced in Ulster County since 1985 at the emergency rooms of Benedictine, Kingston, and Ellenville Hospitals. Dr. Steres was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed rock climbing and skiing. He was especially passionate about cycling. He is survived by his beloved children: his son, Alexander Q. Steres of Ravena and his daughter, Raquel B. Steres of Albany; his former wife of 30 years, Dolores Quiles of Stone Ridge; his life partner, Elizabeth Lemke of Milton; a brother, Richard Steres of Monterey, Calif.; and a sister, Carol Drainudel of La Crescenta, Calif. Also survived by two nieces, Aryn Herval and Roynan Gonzales, and two nephews, Kyle and Chris Drainudel, all of California. A brother Peter Steres died in 2007. A service to celebrate his life and a time of sharing will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. Visitation at the funeral home will be on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday after 1 p.m. Cremation will take place privately. The family suggests memorial donations to the Mohonk Preserve, P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, N.Y., 12561. (www.GJMoylan FuneralHome.com)