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David O'Hara Obituary
May 16, 1958 - March 10, 2025
Denver, Colorado - David B. O'Hara, 66, of Denver, CO, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 10, 2025. He was the son of Jack B. and Marie Bell O'Hara. He attended Pembroke Country Day school, where he excelled in football and soccer and graduated from in 1977. His nickname was Elmo! He went on to attend the University of Kansas where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated in 1981. He is remembered as an affable person with a wide circle of friends. He moved to Denver after college, where he loved being in the outdoors skiing, hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains. He also enjoyed cooking and BBQing. He leaves behind his mother, Marie B. O'Hara, his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas W. and Laura O'Hara, his niece, Callae O'Hara and his nephew, Jack O'Hara. A celebration of life will be held this summer in Kansas City.
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Linda Pack Butler
January 1, 2026
David O´Hara - I still think of you. You were a good friend, a sweet hearted friend. We were so different and yet, it never mattered. You knew how to have a good time and how to have a quiet time. I still do not understand the Trump thing but that´s ok. Just know that you are missed and you were loved and you were a very special friend. And a very good mischief maker, too! Big hugs.
Chris Sherman
October 10, 2025
I went to high school with Dave. He was friendly, a good athlete and good looking. One of the girls' favorites. I played football and soccer with him. Dave was always fun to be around and didn't have a mean bone in his body. I'm sorry that he is gone.
Kathleen lonardo
August 16, 2025
I am heart broken to hear of his passing he truely was an awesome person so sorry for your loss
Sallie Hogan Wandling
May 17, 2025
I have so many memories of David! All of them make me smile. His energy, his wit, the nicknames. He will certainly be missed. Is there a charity we can donate to that was meaningful to him?
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Mike Graham
April 11, 2025
Oh Dave! Some of my favorite college memories were with you! Until we meet again, Harry.
Rob
April 5, 2025
Dang, Harry. Those were some good times. See you at the mountain top one day.
Jeanne Gabert
April 1, 2025
So sorry to hear this. He was one wild and crazy guy with a big heart! He will be missed.
Jaina
March 25, 2025
As I recall, David never made a big deal about goodbyes; he'd burst into a gathering full of energy and then quietly slip away when he was ready to leave, which makes me think he didn't like saying goodbye.
So instead of Goodbye Dave...
We´ll just catch you on the other side.
Al Saibini, Nevada Alpha '76
March 22, 2025
In coelo quies est.
Ridge and D'Tim Watson
March 22, 2025
David was always our cousin with the big grin - like a Cheshire cat that knew the punch line to a joke that was about to be told. Quiet, artistic, and affable, he made you feel at ease as he shared his and your thoughts and experiences at an unhurried pace that was refreshing.
We'll miss you, man!
Ridge and D'Tim Watson
Mike Robinson
March 22, 2025
Dave and I were close as brothers for over five decades. His joyful laughter , playful spirit and good nature will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Our adventures were many ,but most recent, our flight together in a two seat acrobatic airplane, might be the most memorable. The grins and smiles will last a lifetime.
My friend you will be missed.
Blessings and prayers brother on your final flight
Red
David McGuire
March 21, 2025
David was a real character and always had a grin on his face like he was up to something . Had many fun times with he and brother Tommy in our days growing up in KC and PCD. He packed a lot into 66 years. Rest in peace my friend. Mac
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