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David McLane Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - David Todd McLane II, 16, passed away on May 19, 2004. David Todd was born in Newport News, Va., on Aug. 13, 1987. He was a junior at Lafayette High School where he played on the varsity baseball team and was a member of Peer Partners. He also served on the JCC Student Advisory Council. He played on the Williamsburg Youth Baseball League since he was 5 years old and also volunteered as a pitching coach with that league. David Todd worked part-time as a brick mason's helper during his time off from school and baseball. David Todd will be remembered as a young man who loved the games of baseball, golf, fishing, kayaking, and any other outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert McLane of Hampton. He is survived by his parents, David and Cyndi McLane of Williamsburg; paternal grandmother, Vivian McLane of Hampton; maternal grandparents, John and Ruth Tomaseski of Hampton. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins: Robert, Mary, Brett and Holly McLane of Colchester, Vt.; Judy McLane of Newport News; Susan, Tom, Carly, Hattie and Andie Mouzes of Wilton, Calif.; Mary and Rex Wallen of Hampton; Jim, Elaine, Jimmy and Johnny Tomaseski of Clifton; Rob, Harriet and Ashley Tomaseski of Hampton; and a host of cherished friends. A memorial service will be held at King's Way Church in Williamsburg at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, with Dr. Steven Suders presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David T. McLane II Memorial Baseball Scholarship Fund. Contributions should be sent to SunTrust Bank, P.O. Box 181, Lightfoot, VA 23090. Bucktrout Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

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Published by Daily Press from May 21 to May 22, 2004.

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Brandon Noonan

June 13, 2004

youll never be forgotten kid...save me a spot

Jenny Mowry

June 7, 2004

David and Cyndi,

I know I haven't seen you in quite a while,Cyndi, but always hear about you from my payroll buddies. I know you are in a fog now, and probably will be for a long time, (I've been there)But please know that I am thinking of you every day!!! We don't always like the plans that god has for us, but somehow we get through a day at a time. I am so sorry for your loss, there is no greater loss. Fondly, Jenny Mowry

old payroll chum

Hannah Peters

June 3, 2004

David and Cyndi,

David was a great guy, and i had the privilege of knowning him for eight wonderful years, he played on rec and school teams with my older brother. He had a smile that would brighten a room. And i will never forget the times he would give me a huge in the halls just to get me to smile. He used to say "Hannah show that pretty smile". He will be miss forever but never forgotten. He will always be our angel in the out field. May he rest in peace.

#2 DTM I'll miss you

Frances Boyette

May 31, 2004

Dear David & Cyndi,



May God Bless you & your family during your time of sorrow.



"Lil David" is what we called you. Although we haven't seen each other since your were about six, our fondest memory of you is the slide not fast enough and the wax paper to make it so. God changed your direction for reasons unknown, except only to him.



R.I.P. "Lil David"



Bobby & Fran Boyette

heather garrenton

May 28, 2004

I used to go to school with David back in middle school, and though i hadn't seen him in years and i still remember him very well, and thought of him as a good friend who made every minute something to laugh about. I will miss him even more now that i know i'll never have the chance of seeing him again like i have the chance to see the rest of my friends i left behind.

Kristen Money

May 26, 2004

Dear Mr. & Mrs. McLane,

I don't know if you remember me, but I met you throught Ali when I came up last year over spring break. David was a wonderful person and will be missed. Mrs. McLane, send me an email sometime. I'd love to hear from you.

Love always,

Kristen Mooney

Greg Shannon

May 26, 2004

David, its been a long time but we actually attended high school together and even played a little baseball together ourselves way back in Northampton. I was very sorry to learn of the loss of your son. Please accept my condolences and know that your family is in my thoughts.

Leanne Odham

May 25, 2004

My deepest sorrow goes out to you Mr. and Mrs. McLane because although I did not personally know David I know what a great impact he had on everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten, as a great guy with a loving personality.

Jessica Thompson

May 25, 2004

Although I did not know David, I know how greatly he was loved... and how his smile could light up anyone's life, even the people who only saw his pictures. My prayers go out to you Mr. and Mrs. McLane...always remember your angel in the outfield, because I know we will.

Frances & Bill Weaver

May 25, 2004

Mr. & Mrs. McLane, Ruth & John and Other Family Members:



Our hearts and prayers are with you at the most difficult time. May God bless you and give you strength as you face the days ahead.



Remember your "Angel" will always be with you.



We are Ruth's friends from the YMCA)

Shea Nutter

May 25, 2004

David was a special person and a true friend to me. I will miss him so much and he will always be in my heart. One of the greatest fishin buddy's anyone could ask for. I love you and miss you Dave.

RIP buddy

Kim Kuplinski

May 24, 2004

Mr. and Mrs. McLane:

We extend our deepest sympathy to you. Our daughter knew David from the Before & After School Program at Norge, and he was always so kind to her. As we have only one child, we can only imagine how hard this must be for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Kim and John Kuplinski

Judy (Ilich) Elliott

May 24, 2004

Dear Cyndi & David,

You probably don't remember me but I am one of Susan's friends. I remember meeting your son a few times while Grandma Viv was watching him. He was very young then, probably only three or four. It is very apparent that David grew into a very talented and wonderful young man. My heart breaks for your entire family to have suffered such a tremendous loss. I pray that each of you will find comfort in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ today and always.

Sincerely,

Laura Gibbons

May 24, 2004

David and Cyndi-I'm so sorry for your loss and have been thinking of you everyday since the accident. Everyone at ESH is keeping you in their prayers. God bless-Laura Gibbons

Erica Blotzer

May 23, 2004

Cyndi and David,

If you need anything at all, just let me know!! Your son was one of the nicest people i've ever met!! He was such a great guy! i'm really going to miss him! i'm going to miss having him stare at me because he knew i didnt like it, and say "hey, how's it going" like 50 times per class to see how long it would take for me to fuss at him! He is going to be missed by so many people, i will NEVER forget him! He will remain in my heart forever!!!

~David Todd McLane II, R.I.P.~



A baseball bat cross

Marks the spot where you died

We will miss your laughter, your smile and also your eyes,

But most of all we will miss your pride

Pretty short i must say

And the hair was bit crazy

But all those things are what made

Ya David

A great boyfriend and son

A wonderful friend i must say

A mothers only son

and a fathers too

You were the first love in Caley's life

Yet she was not the only one who loved you

You were love by SO many

And still it is true

You made people laugh

When they were feeling blue

And always brought a smile to peoples face

By just being around!

You will be missed very much

This i'm certain is true

Your the little blue eyed

Angel in the outfield

Who i'm sure will always

Be watching over us all!

WE LOVE YOU DAVID!!!

R.I.P. David Todd Mclane II

August 13, 1987-May 19, 2004

Carol Waldorf

May 23, 2004

Cyndi & David,



We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Like all of us, I'm sure you had planned the rest of your life around your child, the wonderful young man you had raised with the beautiful blue eyes and winning smile who meant so much to all who knew him. He will always be there with you in your memories. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Waldorfs

Hyeishia Gray

May 22, 2004

David was a good friend of mine, even though I didn't know him like that, he was very helpful and a nice. kind person. I am very sorry for your lost. My family send out our prayers.

The Strollo Family

May 22, 2004

David and Cyndi,

You had the pleasure of raising a wonderful gifted child and I, along with many other people had the pleasure of knowing your son. We will never forget his smile, his laugh, or that grin but most of all we will not forget the love he had for his family, friends, and baseball. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Lambert

May 22, 2004

Cyndi and David,

I can't begin to imagine what you're going through, but as I reflect on today's memorial service, I'm dumbfounded by the depth and maturity of all those kids who shared their memories of David Todd. I hope you find comfort in the fact that you raised such a fine young man; someone who was compassionate, put others before himself, had a great sense of humor and was a role model for others. Although you had him for way too short a period of time, you should be proud of the wonderful job you did parenting such a special kid.

Marti Wigley

May 22, 2004

Mr. and Mrs. McLane,



Im very sorry about David. It was obvious how much he meant to everyone who ever met him. David will truely be missed by all, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Erin Story

May 22, 2004

David was a truly great guy. The impact he had on everyone he knew is amazing. I feel very fortunate to have had David in my life for 11 years. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. The best of luck to all of you. Miss you! Strike 'em out, David.

Awnya Frazier

May 22, 2004

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mclane,

I am very sorry for the loss of your son. I will always remember him for the joy he gave me. David will be in my prayers and thoughts forever.

Allyssa Richardson

May 21, 2004

My friendship with David is something I will cherish forever and the memories I will never forget. He was a caring person and an awesome ball player. He will be missed and never forgotten. Mr. & Mrs.McLane, if there is anything you need, you are welcome to call my mom and I. My prayers are with you.

toni wilson

May 21, 2004

Our hearts hurt so badly for you. You are in our prayers. We are there if you need us.

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The Noonan Family

May 21, 2004

David and Cyndi,

We are so very, very sorry for your loss. David Todd was always a joy to coach, a wonderful friend to our boys and an amazing athlete.Please know our prayers are with you. God Bless the both of you and your family. David will be greatly missed by all of us.

Jessica Vinson

May 21, 2004

Im so glad i had the chance to know David this year. He was such a nice guy.i will miss the bus rides on the way to the games with him he cracked me up. I will never forget him!!god bless you all through this hard time

Sarah Coy

May 21, 2004

Hey David. I just wanted you to know that you are always in my prayers. I know that you are living a Life After Death. All of us at Lafayette miss you dearly, and love you with all of our hearts. R.I.P

Marty Kline

May 21, 2004

Cyndi and Dave -



I cannot even begin to comprehend what you are going through and feel so completely helpless in the face of your pain. All that is left is prayer for you and the healing touch from God that will come. David Todd is with God and requires no interventions on our part.



You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since the accident and I believe that God hears us, even when we are in too much pain or too angry to acknowledge Him.



God bless you and keep you.



Marty

Cecile Ayers

May 21, 2004

Dear David and Cyndi,

David was such a sweet kid. I know if he were here now his smile would be touching all of our hearts and making our bad days go good. He will always be in our hearts and be remembered as a good, loving friend. If you need anything just call. Love you!

Cecile

Stephanie Gross

May 21, 2004

My deepest thought go out to everyone

Debbie Vaccarelli

May 21, 2004

Cyndi and David

It has been years since we've seen you... it has been a long time since Vaccarelli's Pizza..... We know that there are no words to really comfort you right now, but please know that you are in our hearts and in our prayers.... and through the love you have for each other and your faith.... the pain will get easier to bear.

If we can do anything, please call us. Thinking of you....

Love, Bill and Debbie

Jillian Beuschel

May 21, 2004

This is still so unbelievable, David was a great person and he was loved by everyone. I am truely going to miss his big smile and huge heart.

Risa WilsonGarcia

May 21, 2004

As a teacher at Lafayette, I am truly sadden for you loss. I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers.

Ashley Ross

May 21, 2004

Mrs. and Mr. McLane I'm so sorry about what happened to David! We will miss him so much and he will always be in our hearts! He was a great guy and you should be proud!!

Cody Gackle

May 21, 2004

To McLane Family,

You might have not know me but I have met him rarely in school. I am very sorry for your loss child. I am praying for you as always. Please GOD give you a big blesses!

Ashlie Campbell

May 21, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God Bless you!

Lisa Whitby

May 21, 2004

David was a really good friend of mine. I will never forget the good times that we had together.He will forever be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mclane family.

Amanda

May 21, 2004

I have never met David, but I will say that he seemed to have a major impact on all the lives here at Lafayette. He will be truly missed and surely never forgotten. I send my blessings to his family and friends. I am truly sorry for your tragic loss.

Rachel

May 21, 2004

I will deeply miss David. He was a great person with a tremendous heart. I send my love and support to his family and friends. God Bless

Shelley Miles

May 21, 2004

God bless you all in this time. David was a genuinely good kid, and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Betty and Howie Burke

May 21, 2004

Dearest Cyndi and David, Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you.Our hearts go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless. Love Betty and Howie.

Ricky Capelli

May 21, 2004

David might have been a small kid but he had the biggest heart out of any other person i knew. I wish i could have jus part of his heart to get thru this tragic time. David will live forever in the hearts of his friends and family. His soul will be carried everywhere with us for eternity. Next year is 4 DAVE!! LHS baseball

Steve Conrad

May 21, 2004

Our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers daily. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Lisa Vinson

May 21, 2004

My God be with you during this time. Words can not express how much our hearts go out to you all. Thinking of you & sending our prayers. My daughter (LHS classmate) enjoyed knowing David, he will be deeply missed. Bless you all through this time.

Tom & Darlene Thomas

May 21, 2004

David and Cyndi you are both in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss.

Peggy Lloyd Mahurin

May 21, 2004

This is from your second cousin, Peggy Lloyd Mahurin. I am Grandma Vivian's sister, Evelyn's daughter, who lives in Arkansas. I only met you a few times, but know how special you were and how much you looked like your dad. While there is pain now, you will leave many cherished and remarkable memories.

Bob Perry

May 21, 2004

Hello David, I can't even imagine the pain you feel but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob

JANICE JACKSON

May 21, 2004

To The McLane Family,

We were very sorry to hear about

your loss. You are in our thoughts

and prayers. May God be with you

during this difficult time.



Jonathan & Janice Jackson

Barbara Young

May 21, 2004

Call on me for anything. God Bless

Peggy Willis

May 21, 2004

David and Cyndi,

Words cannot express the deep sympathy we feel for you and your family. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. God Bless you!

Fondly, Peggy, Mike and Amanda Willis

Christine Allgood

May 21, 2004

David and Cyndi,

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We will never forget David and the AAU baseball games, his smiling face and upbeat attitude. His memory will live on in the young men of "Williamsburg Baseball". You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark, Christine, Colt and Cassie Allgood

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