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David Nier Obituary

NIER David Wayne Nier, 54, of Hilliard, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2007 in Doctor's Hospital. He was born February 19, 1953 in Jamestown, Ohio, the son of Leonard E. and Donna Mae (Goodin) Nier. David was retired from Sears Home Central and was an avid Beatles fan. He loved music. Survivors include his wife, Dawn (Medina) Nier; a daughter, Cassandra Rae Nier; siblings, Marcia (Scott) Theodor, Leonard Nier and Nancy Rollins; step brother, Daniel Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Pastor David Holbrook officiating. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 18, 2007.

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Alicia Medina

November 28, 2007

My friend and brother in law dave, you rocked. and you loved me like a little sister from the get go, even though i was annoying. LOL. i will always remember how you came when i had my son, and you even visited him when he had pnemonia in the hospital. you watched them while i went to school and loved them as your own. i wish you could see them as they grow and see what you helped to create with your kindness and love as a ever ready to help uncle. i think you saw how much i loved you and i am glad i spent the time i did with you at the end. it makes my heart happy to remember you mouthing that you loved me, and the excited look on your face when i brought you a new beatles book. you never got to finish it. i love you, always will and i will raise my kids to the soundtrack of the beatles. miss you.

Joanna Carroll

November 27, 2007

Walking through Wal-Mart the other day I saw a Beatles t-shirt and thought of Dave. The writing on the front of the shirt read, "Let It Be". At that moment it hit me, that's exactly what Dave would say...."let it be, let me go. I'm in a safe place now. I don't have anymore pain. I'm just asleep waiting for you all."

Dave always had a kind word for me as well as for others. When I'd call on the phone he'd talk for awhile and we'd just touch base w/ each other about our lives. I can still hear him say, "Oh, hi Mom! How you doing?" I still miss him.

But through all the hurt and the loss, we have to celebrate Dave's life. The humility he possessed was a rare find in today's world. He was just a guy everyone loved and enjoyed being around. He was such a wonderful husband for my daughter....always a wonderful help and companion for her. And for that I'm very grateful. Within the family he left a lasting and loving legacy for his nieces and nephews to cherish as they grow older. They just don't come much better than my son-in-law!

I'm gonna miss you Dave!

dawn medina-nier

November 27, 2007

dave,you are the love of my life.you mde my life complete.what will i do without you?
please come back to me.

Debi Hitch

November 26, 2007

Dave, There will never be another brother-in law like you. Your kindess to me, my husband, and most of all my children I will never forget.
Please sleep peacefully knowing we will take care of your wife.
I love you Dave.

cynthia medina

November 26, 2007

uncle dave...i miss you, theres not much else to say. im still shocked that your not with us. i wish i had used the time i had to tell you that i love you very much, you are a wonderful uncle and life is going to be scary with out you to talk to. every time i turn on the radio and hear the beatles i'll see your face. i miss you so much

David Nier and Mark Medina / June - 2006

November 22, 2007

Walter Mahler

November 22, 2007

Dave, I am very sorry to see you leave us so soon.I have enjoyed what times I was able to spend with you. I greatly appreciated how you treated Leslie and Sandy. I am sure you are in a better place now and that I will see you again. God Bless.

MARIANNA RISHER/MEGERLE

November 21, 2007

I HAVE KNOWN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR MANY MANY YEARS. WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF LAUGHS OVER THE YEARS. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
LOVE YA
MARIANNA

Beth Andrews

November 20, 2007

David.
You were taken from us too soon. You wit, you wisdom and your shining example will surely be missed. A gentler man it has never been my privilege to know. Godspeed, my friend. Love you.

Brian Mahler

November 20, 2007

David,
Though I haven't known you long my experiances with you have been memorable. I enjoyed the times we shared together and will miss you dearly. I am thankful you were so good to my sister. I hate to see you go but know that you are in a better place than we, looking forward to being with you one great day and walking the streets of heaven. God bless you and Dawn too.

Loretta Mahler

November 20, 2007

Dave, I didn't know you for a very long time, but when we met I knew right away that you were a kind and loving man. You treated your wife with kindness and respect. God has opened his arms and welcomed you home where there is no more suffering. May God bless you, and the family you left behind,until we all meet again.

Sandra Medina

November 20, 2007

David,
my dearest and most loyal friend. I wish you many returns in your new life. I know you will enlighten those around you as you have all of us here. Your love of music and family will always be remembered and your kind passion, and love of hillbilly foods and ways will forever live in my heart.

RHONDA LEWIS

November 19, 2007

YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. DAVE WAS A GOOD MAN AND FRIEND.
CO-WORKER FROM SEARS,
RHONDA LEWIS

Leslie Osborn

November 19, 2007

I have lost the person who i have loved the most. there are times when i have asked for advice and my loving uncle who has gone to look down on me has tried to give me the best advice that he could have givin me. now that he is gone i will remember many times when he has made me laugh and thought about many things. I had a great time with my uncle. i can rember the times when we would let me watch the morning news with him and just think about the good times we had together and how much i loved him so much and i will always have the best memories and sometime the bad but we got through them all. i love you uncle dave with all of my heart and sole. i dont know what i will do with out you. you are the only person i give my deep deep secrets to. you are the best and i love you with all of my heart and i wish you were here to enjoy all times we have had to keep going but i cant i can just give them to my aunt dawn who i love very much and i will always keep you in my heart

Robin Smith

November 18, 2007

My friend, you've gone too soon. You will be missed, and never forgotten.

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