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David Oravez Obituary
1935-2020
Husband, father, teacher and friend, David LeRoy Oravez passed away at home surrounded by family, on January 18, 2020. Teaching at Boise State University from 1964 until he retired in 1995 he was greatly respected by his colleagues and appreciated by his students. He was deeply loved by his family; Billie, Lynne, Paul, Toni and Cina. His grandsons, Nathan and Tyler loved being with their "Papa", who taught them how to fish! At age seventy-eight, he created several new aerosol paintings. His last creative endeavor was music; playing the keyboard, guitar, banjo and composing. David's sense of humor will be missed most of all.
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Jeff Loffer
September 25, 2020
In my experience Mr. Oravez was a very talented, thoughtful and patient man. Bless him and his family.
January 24, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to the Oravez family.
I had not seen Mr Oravez in many years but I will never forget his sense of humor. I was lucky enough to fish with him and my Dad several times as a youngster and he always always made the trip a blast. So sorry to hear of his passing God bless you all.
Mike Kober
Coleen Graves (Knickrehm)
January 21, 2020
Cina, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.
Know I'm thinking about you and remember the great times you had with him.
Anne Leonard
January 21, 2020
Prayers for God's peace and comfort over the loss of a beloved husband and father. ❤✝
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