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David DeVere
1968 - 2012
David DeVere
1968 - 2012
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BORN
1968
DIED
2012
David DeVere Obituary
He is survived by his parents, Ericka Stehle (Chabek), James Stehle, Andrew DeVere (Donna Wentz) of Ohio, loving fiancee, Lisa Peters, brothers, Michael DeVere, (Laurel Park), Brett Stehle (Rosie Medina), Andrew DeVere Jr. of Ohio, sisters Stephanie Stehle (Rob Fridge), Andrea DeVere and beloved niece, Paris DeVere.
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Matt Kedziora
March 22, 2016
Will miss you David. Even though we haven't really seen each other from when me, you, your brother Mike and Jason, use to hang out in the woods as kids back in Ohio. I was so happy for you that you were able to do what you loved. Youre entire family treated all of us so greatly. You will be missed by so many. We had finally talked a few months before your passing and it was a total shock. See you one day my friend. Until then keep everyone laughing with your humor and your incredible artwork up in heaven.
Nero Santorino
October 29, 2015
I was a complete internet stranger, but he always replied to my emails and constantly gave me a ton of great graphic design advice. His Emptyflower site was the biggest inspiration I had when I was starting out in design. I was in love with his projects. I will seriously miss him.
K
August 22, 2013
I only knew him through the internet cause I did taijiquan and he did xing yi. It has been years since then. And now I was wandering if he still did the arts. Rest in peace, David.
Lisa Peters
July 19, 2012
"I think about you all the time honey...I miss you so much...I know you are in a better place and my heart is at peace. I feel your presence around me everyday...keep coming around. I love you.
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June 13, 2012
It's been a long time, but David talked about having been introduced to the Chinese internal martial arts by his friend David Meikle around 1998, when he was living in Arizona and David Meikle had come down to Phoenix (from Vancouver, B.C.)to visit family. David trained in Chen style taijiquan at a school in the Phoenix area. Around 1999 David moved to LA and soon after began training xingyiquan with Gong Zhong Xiang,a well-known Chinese teacher. David was taught at least partly in exchange for designing Gong's website, which featured the same inimitable creative work that David was bringing to the xingyiquan database at his own emptyflower.com website. In 2001 DDV took up Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the renowned John Machado.
Eventually David left the martial arts but maintained the emptyflower online discussion forum because he enjoyed the community and camaraderie. The emptyflower forum eventually developed into the Rumsoakedfist forum which has inspired learning, laughter and training get-togethers for thousands of martial artists over the years. David's kindness, generosity, humor and artistic inspiration will live on at RSF.
Godspeed, Sailor.
Lori Kahoun
June 9, 2012
Although the years had past us by, our thoughts are now all about the fun days when we were altogether. I will never make baked beans again without thinking of you and how much you loved them. Rest in peace Dave.
Robert Piotrowski
June 9, 2012
You are missed. Robert and Coleene Piotrowski
Chris Soza
June 9, 2012
David, We had a great time, pally. You made a great impact in my life in the Blackhouse Twins era. I'm so happy that I got the chance to be creative with you. I will never forget you.
Ruth Rapp
June 8, 2012
My heart goes out to David's family and friends. It's never easy to say good-bye, but try to take some comfort in knowing that you will see him again. Love and peace to you all.
Lorie Metz
June 8, 2012
It's been a couple decades since I last saw you but you have frequently crossed my mind over those years. It's time to rest in peace, my friend.
Sylvia Hendrickson
June 8, 2012
Dave, I remember when I first me you, you were just the nicest, nicest guy. You were so excited to be playing in your band "Black House Twins". I remember going to see you play and how you were always smiling and just such a happy go lucky guy. You were such a trmendous artist so gifted, you have left such an incredible legacy. You will me missed.
Mike and David DeVere with daughter Paris
Mike DeVere
June 8, 2012
I lost my big brother and I am heart broken. I always looked up to you since we were little tikes playing around in the woods back in Ohio. You were a very talented artist and musician, and touched MANY peoples lives. I love you David.
Sue Urban
June 8, 2012
Will always remember the fun times when Dave was just a kid growing up in Parma. Ohio. Those were (mostly) the "good old days" for us all. May we always remember the best of times and that Dave was a part of it.
Laurel Park
June 7, 2012
We are all heart broken and miss you terribly. We have had some laughs during this time while reminiscing about the past....these precious memories will help us get through this. May your soul be at rest and in peace.
Kevin Hatton
June 7, 2012
Thank you for all the laughs we shared together through out the years. You truly are a special soul that had a lot to share with everone you came in contact with. Thank you again for being a true best friend.
Norma Neave
June 6, 2012
I will miss everything about you. You were truly one of a kind, Devere! Thank you for the years of laughs, smiles and making my life a little more fun. I will carry you in my heart, forever. Until we meet again friend. I love you!!! -Norma (Nikki)
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