David GOULD

GOULD, David Coleman, 55, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 21, 2011, surrounded by his family. David was born August 19, 1956 to Harry and Grace C. Gould in Pittsburgh, Pa. David came to Richmond, Va. as a child, and has lived here ever since, graduating first from Midlothian High School and then from VCU, after which he remained a huge fan of VCU basketball. David has spent most of his career in the real estate industry, and for the past several years has worked as Vice-President and Director of Property Management at Century 21 Signature Realty. David was also involved with close friends in G&H Properties, Venture Partners and KGH Investments. David was recognized for his many accomplishments, and for his active participation in local and state Realtor committees and associations, when he was presented the VAR Ann Swearingen Residential Property Manager of the year award. David was also very active and supportive to many community causes including the Grafton School and Jackson-Field Homes. David was predeceased by his wonderful father in 2006; and is survived by his remarkable and loving mother, Grace; his devoted brother, Jamie, and Cathy, of North Carolina; his two nephews, Alex and Harrison, who he loved and treated as if they were his own sons; his long-time best friend, Heldi, David said meeting Heldi was one of the best things that ever happened to him, his "baby sister", Cynthia; his Aunt Ro; and Uncle Paul of Pennsylvania; and his many much-loved relatives in Massachusetts. More importantly, David was an extremely loving and generous man, always worrying more about his family and friends than himself, he said that he tried living his life to the standards set by his beloved and much respected mother and father. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Hospice of Virginia at the Retreat Hospital for their kind and compassionate care for David. A private burial service will be held, to be followed, per David's wishes, a celebration of his life with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in his name to, RHA Howell Center-Tar River, which is a center for medically-fragile/complex children, at 500 Sean Drive, Greenville, N.C., 27834. Lastly, David made a promise that for certain he will keep, he is going to give his Father a hug for all of us.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.