David R. Newsted

David Newsted Obituary

David R. Newsted of Lake in the Hills Memorial services for David R. Newsted, 72, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. Born Dec. 3, 1929, in Chicago, the son of David and Loryn (nee Reynolds) Newsted, he passed away suddenly Thursday, April 4, 2002, at Centegra Memorial Medical Center, Woodstock. Mr. Newsted was an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed by Dana Molded Products of Arlington Heights for 20 years, prior to his retirement. Recently, he was employed at Ziegler's Ace Hardware in Huntley for the past 3 years. Dave had a lifelong love of model trains and railroading. Survivors include his wife, Katherine (nee Montesano) Newsted, whom he married March 28, 1969, in Chicago; children, Matthew Newsted and Nicole Newsted, both of Chicago and Jeff Newsted of Lake in the Hills; and his brother, Peter (Jean) Newsted of Comox, British Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from noon until the time of services Saturday, at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Memorials may be directed to the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 300, Chicago,IL 60604. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847)669-5111.

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Published by Daily Herald from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for David Newsted

10 Entries

David Hidding

April 13, 2002

Kathy, please accept my sympathy and best wishes in regards to David’s passing.

I had the pleasure of working under Dave for many years, and then working alongside Dave for many more years. It is almost impossible for me to accomplish a repair around the house and not think of something that Dave may have taught me about the equipment I am repairing. To this day, when I go to hire a maintenance man at work, I invariably compare them to Dave. They never measure up to the “Gold” standard that Dave set.

When someone like Dave is gone, we often think that the world becomes a smaller place with their passing; with Dave, I prefer to think that world is a better place for his having been here.

John Becker

April 12, 2002

Dear Kathy, Matt, Nickie, and Jeff,

I send you my heartfelt condolensces on the loss of Dave, your husband and Dad. For many years as a young person and next door neighbor, I felt as extended family at "Kathy & Dave's house." Dave's love for you all and the people in your lives was always apparent to me. He was keenly interested in every guest in your home, and in their ideas, and stories and laughter. And he shared his own mind and laughter so generously as well, I remember like it was yesterday. In the end, I am sure that you, his family, are his greatest story ever told. Keep on writing it and telling it and he will whisper to you the next line, just whenever you may miss him most.

Lots of love, John

Richard Kohn

April 10, 2002

Dear Matthew:

My sincere condolences for your loss. You Dad must have been a great guy.

As an Air Force veteran myself not much younger than you Dad, I can emphathize as well as sympathize.

Cordially, Dick Kohn

MARIA &BOYD SMALL

April 9, 2002

DEAR KATHIE AND FAMILY,

YOU AND DAVE HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS. BAILEY WILL MISS BARKING AT DAVE EVERYTIME HE PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. DAVE WAS SO GREAT IN HELPING ME FIND TRAIN STORES WHEN MY BROTHER CAME IN TOWN. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WILL MISS DAVE VERY MUCH. WE ARE ALWAYS HERE IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING!! GOD BLESS.

Kathleen Vito

April 9, 2002

Kathie: We were shocked and saddened by the loss of your husband. Hopefully, I will be able to stop by to personally convey our sympathies. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Billy Anderson

April 8, 2002

Kathie,

You and your family are foremost in my prayers this day. I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Dave. A wonderfully kind man who always had something witty to say.

My best recollection is how he was so interested in talking to me about my life in Tennessee. He just seemed so enamored with Southern living in a way that I can vividly recall. He always made all of us feel welcomed at your home.

It was a blessing to have known him. God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Lavezzi

April 8, 2002

Dear Dear Kathie,

My tears join those of the others who would like words to convey our sympathy to you and the children. The memory book has a special rich place for the lovely Dave and your family. Our prayers for the lot of you as you go on to the next room of your lives.

Judy and Lew

DICK & LORRAINE RASMUSSEN

April 8, 2002

KATHIE & FAMILY

JUST HEARD THE NEWS ABOUT DAVE AND OUR SO SORRY.WE WANT TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

LOVE DICK AND LORRAINE RASMUSSEN

Mary Lou Colfer

April 8, 2002

Dear Kathie,

Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

Don and Mary Lou Colfer

Joan Anderson

April 8, 2002

When I told my son Chris that Dave Newsted had died, Chris immediately remembered the scent of Dave's pipe. It was the scent of hospitality, he said. You were always welcome at the Newsteds' house.

That's true, and although Kathie was the dream hostess, I know she would not have been able to throw the bashes she so enjoyed, if it were not for Dave's quiet support. One of the things I'll remember most about him is that he was always...there. He enjoyed other people tremendously, always laughed at our jokes, always made us feel good just to be around him.. He was a prince, and we will not meet anyone like him ever again. I was priviledged to know him.

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