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David Schum Obituary
Visitation Mon., March 7(TODAY) at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME-KOELSCH, SKUBAL, SLATTERY, LARSEN BROS. CHAPEL, 7626 W. Greenfield Ave., from 6-8 pm. Prayer Service at 7:30 pm. Visitation Tues., March 8 at HOLY ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1525 S. 71st St., from 10-11am. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial to be made to the Pius XI David Schum Memorial Fund.
We loved Dave through all his ups and downs and are grateful for the time we had with him. A champion poet and listener, Dave will be missed by many.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Schum
Tim Schum
March 30, 2005
I am David's father. I want to thank all of you for your wonderful memories and sympathy. My wife and I have been touched by the hand of God in all this. We have seen the tremendous outpouring of prayers and generosity. I look at pictures of Dave from Christmas and he looked so happy and alive. His bipolar condition was severe and lethal. I am thankful that God sent Dave to us and that he gave Dave an extra two years to be with us. Dave should have gone to heaven two years ago but his mission on earth wasn't done yet. He still needed to write poems, counsel teens in need and understand his relationship with God better. He finished all these and now I know he is in heaven. As he wrote in his last note, "I will be watching over you." I know he is watching us. Thank you everyone. Contact us if we can help you through your grief. With tremendous gratitude to God and to all of you. tim schum
Ashley Ferguson
March 29, 2005
As a cousin to Dave I was ahoked and suprised to here the news but i know he is in a better place now that always lets me sleep better at night i cant remember sll the times he was here but i here storys and i see smiles on my familys face when telling these stories. I want to let Joy Paul Clair Daniel Tim and Mary that i love them and i miss them and i pray for them every day
kenneth ferguson
March 29, 2005
DAVID WAS A GREAT PERSON TO BE AROUND. HE WOULD ALWAYS PUT HIMSELF SECOUND. THOUGH HE WAS MY COUSIN I DID NOT SEE AS MUCH OF HIM AS I WISH I COULD HAVE. WHEN I DID IT WAS ALWAYS A BLAST. IT WAS EASY TO TELL BY HIS ACTIONS WHOSE KID HE WAS HIS PARENTS COULD ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN EVERYTHING I WISH I COULD DO THAT. MY HOUSE HAS A POOL AND WHEN HE AND HIS FAMILY CAME OVER FROM WISCONSIN WE HAD A BLAST FOR THREE DAYS STRAIGHT. DAVID WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT KNOWING THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE REALLY HELPS ME COPE WITH IT. GOD BLESS YOU DAVE.
Jill Johnston
March 16, 2005
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and every life that was touched by David his short time with us on earth. I did not have the honor of meeting David, but am deeply saddened since receiving the news. I am touched by the outpouring of love for your wonderful son with the tributes left in this guestbook. May He find peace in the embrace of God's loving arms. God Bless! Jill Johnston (Pius XI parent)
rachel kilgore
March 16, 2005
david will have a special place in everyones heart, and now in gods home. rest in peace.
Dan Schum
March 10, 2005
That little punk has made me cry till my face hurt; it's a good thing he left me with so many good memories or I woulda beat him up in his casket. I'm his older brother so I've known him for quite a while but I never had any idea how many close friends he had until I saw that line outside the wake. Wow. We think there was something like 5 or 6 hundred people at the wake then another couple/few hundred at the funeral that weren't at the wake. My mom said she actually aches a little bit from hugging so many people.
I didn't know about this website till just now and I'm really glad someone had the idea to start it. Thanks to everyone for posting on here. It really makes me feel good to know how wonderful David was with all his friends. I didn't know he was such a good therapist.
That kid could quote so many TV shows and movies. I started busting up laughing in the middle of the funeral because the priest's cup reminded me of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I started thinking about David quoting those French knights taunting on top of that castle. haha what a riot
thanks to everyone
dan
Julie Dropp
March 9, 2005
When I heard of David's death, my heart broke in two. David was a wonderful person. I knew him in middle school, he was in my German class, his German name was Gunther. I will have fond memories of then. I'm just sorry I lost touch with him after he went to a different school. I'm going to miss him dearly. My thoughts go out to all of his family and all his friends. David we all miss you. We love you!
Angela Cotto
March 9, 2005
I did not know David personally but I know his brother Paul and his wife Nicky. Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. You are all our prayers.
Angela and John Cotto
becky Christiansen
March 8, 2005
I meet David in 8th grade. My favorite year because everyday i got to see him and everyday i came home with something funny that David did or said. I can't believe he is gone but i know that where he is, he is happy and that's all i can ask for, for someone like David that made me happy. David like you signed my year book. becky signed this (I love you)
Bobby Keehn
March 8, 2005
We'll all miss David. Any person that had the chance to hear him talk. People like David are far and few in between, and I just consider my self fortunate to have what time I did with him. He was a brilliant kid that was much wiser than he should've been. There was never a time he would neglect giving some type of useful insight. The most vibrant part of him being his soul, and that can't be extingusihed. We're gonna miss him.
Marie Nawrocki
March 8, 2005
David... what can i say an all around amazing person. never a dull moment with that kid always making people laugh, he was always the best at doing that. He was a great friend, brother, son, and uncle and i know no one would've traded him for the world, i know i sure wouldn't. He will be grately missed by many and I want to let you know that him as well as his family are in my thoughts and prayers...
Sarah Chandler
March 8, 2005
I met David freshman year at Café Night. His shaved head kind of gave me the creeps at first, to be honest. Then I had an English “P-Mod” with him. He would always asked me if I was sad. And I would always lie to him and tell him I was fine. But he was always able to see through me.
David was always there for me.
No matter the time (during the middle of the night) or the place (that one time I called him when he was in Cali with his brother). He was always there for me.
I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for him.
Bryan Bastien
March 7, 2005
Saying Dave will be missed is an understatement. I've known Dave for 12 years now and he and his family were family to me. He was such an open and understanding person to those that knew him. He always listened to me and whenever we hung out it was fun as hell, even after countless weekends together for 12 years.
Dave was truely a one of a kind person and had such a great personality that everyone will miss. The rest of my life I'm going to miss the time that we could have spent together, but I'll also remember the good times we've had together. I know he'd want us all to move on cuz if we didn't, it'd definately be BOWS.
Jonathan Seelen
March 7, 2005
I was one of the people lucky enough to go to grade school with David. I then was even luckier in continued my friendship with him at Pius XI high school. David left us with many memories. He is one of the greatest people I know. He has one sick sense of humor, confidence in everything he did and so much compassion for all his loved ones. He was the true definition of friend. He left us with one very important lesson. And its my intent to let all my friends know how much they mean to me. Life is precious and friendship is a gift. A gift David gave everybody who came within contact of him. He lives on whenever we give that gift to another human being. he lives on in your talk's with people to cheer them up, your jokes and your intent for other people's well being. His life was his poems and his poems will always live on. We will never forget you Dave! My deepest sympathies go out to all who are affected by this tradgedy, especially his family and parents. May David be in a peacefull place. Ill never forget you man.
Bobby Keehn
March 7, 2005
David... a brilliant kid who offered insight to anyone that would listen. The only person that I ever met who was maybe to wise. In his short stay, he touched so many lives... that may sound generic, but it was somehow different with David. There's no doubt in my mind David was here to help, and that's what he did, even if he couldnt help himself. When I think of a legitimate person, I think of David. All that he did for me got me by, and I can't describe in any words the graditude I have for the few years he was in my life. I'd just like the Schums to understand the impact David had on each person that encountered him, and that the brilliance of his soul is something that can't be extinguished.
Tool Lyrics For David
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So long.
We wish you well.
You told us how you weren't afraid to die.
Well then, so long.
Don't cry.
Or feel too down.
Not all martyrs see divinity.
But at least you tried.
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Hold your light,
Eleven.
Lead me through each gentle step by step
by inch by loaded memory.
I'll move to heal
As soon as pain allows so we can
Reunite and both move on together.
Hold your light,
Eleven. Lead me through each gentle step by step
By inch by loaded memory
'till one and one are one, eleven,
So glow, child, glow.
Chris Kipp
March 7, 2005
I don't really know what to say, and i know that his family must be feeling way worse than i am, and i feel for them. Memories of summer softball and all the great times that we've had as kids. There's just so much more that words can't express.
yasmine niazi
March 7, 2005
I am very sorry for your loss, there are no words that can trully express my sympathy for your family.I knew David from Pius XI and wish I had known him even better than I did...David is resting comfortably in the arms of God....May the memory of him always live on.
Jessie Chapman
March 7, 2005
David was a wonderful person, inside and out. I will never forget how everyday he made me smile.. and he told me how beautiful my eyes were... not only was he a wonderful person.. he was also the greatest poet that i knew. My heart is with you David, in my prayers you will be.. its hard to cope with such a huge loss. best friends 7th, 8th, and some of 9th. i really wish i got to say goodbye...I will miss you schumster.. i hope your watchin over me and keepin me inline..love u all too much..:(
Steve Kroll
March 7, 2005
David was a truly amazing human being, friend, son, brother, and uncle. He was always beyond his years even back in middle school. The words that flowed from his pen were written with eloquence that seemed unmatched in a world that fails to acknowledge such beautfy. The David I knew had an ability to make you laugh when you wanted to cry and make you think about the meaning of life with one line from one of his poems. I truly appreciate the time I had with this special young man, and even in death, David has taught me how to live life to its fullest, with a smile on my face and a consideration of those around me. Thank you Dave, and my God Bless You and your wonderful family.
carla jones
March 7, 2005
i knew david. i met him his freshman year, when i was a sophmore. we were in biology together. me, him, and my friend mima would always fool around in that class. he had such a bright smile that you couldnt help but mirror when you saw him. he had the best sense of humor and was so giving. its still so unreal that hes gone. but hes definately still with us, and now he can be happy forever. no more suffering. i think its so amazing how many people are making an effort to let davids family and loved ones know that they are not alone. and i know if david were here he would be so grateful. im really glad i knew david, he had a positive impact on so many peoples lives. i know he wont be forgotten. <3 we miss you david.
Melissa Land
March 7, 2005
It's so hard to loose a friend like him and I know this may be me in denial, but I never saw it coming. I miss him so much and I don't think I'll ever forget him. He was so sweet to me and to everyone we knew. Not one day will go by that I won't think of him. The only sign of comfort is knowing someday I'll see his smiling face again. I'll never forget study hall on the 3rd floor! Life just won't be the same without you. I'll miss him deeply and won't let him be forgotten!
You can rest now David...
Ted and Jessica Huven
March 7, 2005
Ted and I went to school with Paul, David's older brother. We are both deeply sorry for your loss and pray that God is with you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Ted and Jessica Huven
Anne
March 7, 2005
May god bless you at this time.
Irma Mercado
March 7, 2005
David was a character, every time I saw him, he would greet me with a smile, and a big hug. I'll always miss that. He used to write me poems, about himself and what was going on with his life. I loved how he wrote, it had depth, and I was always jealous of him, because he was a better writer than I was. I loved his poems, I even wrote them all over my room. I told him that he was my favorite poet.
It saddens me that David has past away, and I, as well as others at Pius XI will miss him greatly.
Love,
Angie Guzikowski
March 7, 2005
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of David. I did not necessarily know him personally. I believe I've taked to him maybe a couple of times, as well as seen him in the hallways at school when I went to Pius. (I graduated in 2004)
From what I hear, he was a fascinating poet/writer, so I've decided to make a poem dedicated to him. As little as I knew him, I still feel somehow close to this tragedy. I feel I need to say my goodbyes, give my respects & deepest sympathy for his family & close friends.
For David-
When last You closed Your eyes,
I hope You heard the Angels sing.
I pray God lifted You to rise...
Like a new born child.
A new born He arose to His garden,
And upon arriving...
While borrowing Your pen,
He gently crossed away Your pain.
Family & friends now mourn for You.
We weep for You dear.
But knowing You're at Peace,
At Peace in Heaven...
It can give a little glow to the hearts of those drying their tears.
Boy, You are inspiring people...
You're helping those learn the ways of Love...
And the meaning in Life, even in your state of death.
We're missing You while You're gone...
But...everyone knows,
Everyone knows You're still near, and You're still felt weaving through our minds and souls.
All will be graced with Your presence once again.
When God plans for everyone to rest with Him...
We know You'll be there waiting with a smile on your face.
An eternity of Love will never break.
Forever in our minds.
Forever in our hearts.
We've lost a young man...
A young man with a true soul of beauty...
We will see You again some day.
Until then...Rest In Peace David
I wish I would have known you more.
Sincerely,
Angie Guzikowski
Valerie Mok
March 7, 2005
David went to my grade school, Holy Assumption, and I have known him since I was in K4. I would talk to him at school even though he is two years older than me.
When I heard the news in school on friday, I was in shock. I didn't know what to do besides cry. My parents and grandparents also knew David. We see David's family every weekend at church, they are such good people. David's father is a doctor, and his mother volunteers at our church all the time. David's parents practically run our parish. These loving people did not deserve to lose such a great son. David will be missed greatly, by his family and by everyone in the Pius Community.
Rest in Peace David.
May God be with your family, Mary and Tim, you are in my family's prayers!!!
-Valerie Mok Class of 2008
Tac 202
Leslie Strickland
March 7, 2005
David will we miss you so much.I remember the times we use to walk home together, I'll miss those days.
RIP. PIUS XI CLASS OF 2006
Love, Leslie
TERSETTA MORGAN
March 7, 2005
I DID NOT PERSONALLY KNOW DAVID, BUT THE LOSS OF A PIUS FAMILY MEMBER REALLY HURTS...I CRIED, AND CRIED ALL DAY ON FRIDAY TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THINGS THAT I WOULD NEVER GET, BUT I CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT ETERNAL LIFE IS BETTER THAN THE LIMITED LIFE WE HAVE HERE ON EARTH...I HAVE COME TO REJOICE,NOT BECAUSE HE HAS DIED BUT BECAUSE HE IS BORN AGAIN...BORN INTO THE HANDS OF GOD.
IF YOU NEED ANY THING CALL MY HOME AT 875-8002
-TERSETTA MORGAN(PIUS XI SOPHMORE TAC 401S)
Becca Kusch
March 7, 2005
David was an excellent, caring friend to me. He would be walking and just stop and talk to me for hours. I will miss him very much.
David, God Bless You. I know you are at peace.
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