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David Teplow Obituary
January 14, 1947 - May 23, 2017
David Teplow, 70, of Apple Valley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23rd at St. Mary's Medical Center. David was born on January 14, 1947 in Rancho Cucamonga to the late Sol and Beatrice Teplow. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a long-time resident of Barstow and well-loved business owner of David's Store for Men and David's Crazy Turtle. He retired from Hartwick and Hand after 16 years of truck driving. He is survived by his three daughters, Debbie Canizales, Melissa DeLeon, and Michelle Teplow; six grandchildren, Nicole Cava, Krystal and Cole Canizales, Jazmin Classen, Gabriel and Sienna DeLeon; stepdaughter Elizabeth LeBlanc, stepson Brian Pena; grandchildren Olivia, Aundrea, and Brianna Pena. There will be no formal services as this was David's request. There will be a private gathering of family and friends at a future date to celebrate his life.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Teplow
Larry Russell
May 20, 2023
Just seeing this picture of David makes me smile. He was a treasure! We had so many good times together. Miss him!
Michael Haley
December 28, 2019
I got to know Dave as that was my second home it seemed for a few years during High School. His son Rick and myself were best of friends for a few years and hung out constantly. I will never forget the 4-wheeler desert trip I got to go on with Dave and Rick. Without a doubt one of the best times and fondest memories of my life to date! Nothing but the greatest memories of Dave and his whole family. Dave you are in my thoughts and prayers and I feel truly blessed to have known you! God Bless!
Liz Neal
June 22, 2017
My deepest condolences. God bless and watch over all of you at this time. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Cheek
June 12, 2017
I first met David win I worked for John of
john's Body shop next to foster freeze in the
late 1970's I worked on one of Davids car;s
anyway he open'd up David's crazy turtle after his Sons Death, Being a stocky kid and in good shape at the time, David ask me if I would work security or what we called a bouncer, at that time I was one about 5, "boy was that fun!!!
David was a good boss' bands' Girls "Wow" a great time, that is how I will remember David
Good times, We will miss you David !!
Norma Caffey
June 2, 2017
Dave - you were a great friend. You will be missed. Our thoughts are with your family.
Ron & Norma Caffey
Butch Hartman
David Hayes
June 1, 2017
Rest in peace my friend.
Dave Graham
May 31, 2017
My deepest condolences to each and every one in the family. I first met Dave at David's Store for Men when his father Sol gave me a job there after being Mr. Teplow's newspaper boy. It was my ROP class, senior year in high school. Dave's first task for me? Go across the street to Arby's and get him 2 Beef n' Cheddar sandwiches, and get myself something while I'm at it.
Come on now, for a high school kid to have his new boss send him to go get food on his first day, how good is that? And he did it with that big ole' smile on his face. And he had that big ole' smile on his face when he hired me to work the door and be a bar back at the Crazy Turtle. With David's Crazy Turtle, he and Kathy put together a place that Barstow had never experienced prior to it's inception, and definitely hasn't experienced since. I could go on for quite a while. It had been too long since we last spoke brother, but our time for that will come again. You were loved by many because of your graciousness and kind soul, and we love you.
Rex n Lydia McGuire
May 30, 2017
We r deeply saddened to lose our dear friend . Accept our condolences at this difficult time. May The Lord give you strength and peace knowing that another angel is above. RIP Dave
LAURA PONTECORVO TOMLIN
May 30, 2017
To David's Family and all of us who called him friend we send trust in God's Promises. I did not spend anytime at the Turtle, but a lot in the clothing store! Barstow was blessed by the Teplow's. I did not have much contact with David once he left Barstow, I am sorry for the time/sharing that did not happen. We are all better for having known David,let that be our comfort !
Barbara Rincon
May 30, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the Teplow family. Fond memories of David, besides being gorgeous, he was very nice.
Gloria Abeyta
May 29, 2017
I remember David since sixth grade, on Wednesdays, at the high school it was chili beans,corn,chocolate cake and chocolate cake, he would wait for a,while and then give us the biggest burp , and also the time he has me to tell Kathy . he was was interested in dating her, so he send me see if it was ok.before asking her for a date, she was the nicest person in our high School , he was most handsome guy in our school,unlike the rest he never knew it..great football player . The turtle at the club was designed by kathy..thanks for the memories.. Good bye David.
Fred Morawcznski
May 28, 2017
Dave and I were best friends through high school and shared many memorable times together. Then later in life, shared those memories with great laughter and amazement that we had survived. Dave was truly one of a kind....he was kind, funny and made friends easily. I wish we had spent more time together and my prayer is that we will meet again with our Heavenly Father. My heartfelt prayers are with Dave's family and all that loved him in this time of sadness and grief.
Donna Morawcznski/Hughes
May 28, 2017
It's hard to imagine that David has left us. Prayers for the family and for all the people David touched along his life. I will always remember him as a great story teller, wonderful friend, and always brought a smile with him everywhere he went. He will be missed!
Larry Russell
May 28, 2017
I just wish I could make it to the gathering for my very dear friend. May God bring peace to the family during this most difficult time.
Patty Jones
May 28, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around the entire family and comfort you. God bless you all.
Ciella Trujillo Torres
May 27, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 27, 2017
to the family of david take comfort in knowing he was a wonderful person he will be remembered as a great guy. sorry for your loss the harcourt's of az
Barbara Thieman (Bell)
May 27, 2017
My condolences to the family.We were classmates at Barstow High. Remember him fondly.
Mary Romero Treadwell
May 27, 2017
Unfortunately the GoldenClass of 65has lost one of It's sweetest members. We will miss that lovely smile. Condolences to his family.
Jackie Depue
May 27, 2017
One truly remarkable gentleman! As a teenager he was part of my daily life and always was positive, kind and happy and the best water skier! ! He was a terrific dad! David Teplow & family has always held a special,place in my heart! Prayers & love,to,all,of,you! Jackie Depue (Kinciad)
Roberta Brainerd/Tom
May 26, 2017
Condolences to your family on their loss. RIP fellow classmate, vetran, and Riffian.
Roberta Brainerd/Tom
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