David R. Westra

David R. Westra

David Westra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 9 to May 12, 2007.
WESTRA David R. 41, passed away Monday May 7, 2007, at the St Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. He was a self- employed corporate attorney who received his J.D. from Pace University in New York. He was born and lived in Wayne for 31 years, before moving to Manhattan then West Orange. He is pre deceased by his mother, Sarah Westra. Survived by his father, Robert Westra, 2 sisters Lori Yanes and Suzanne Greydannus, and 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday 11am at Caggiano Memorial, 62 Grove St, Montclair, NJ ,07042. (973) 744-6667. Visiting Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Totowa. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/, in David's memory, would be appreciated.

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May 28, 2007

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May 28, 2007

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May 24, 2007

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Henning Seip

May 28, 2007

David, I can't believe you left us. It is so hard to imagine that you are not here with us anymore. We had so much fun together and you helped us with you legal expertise. We will miss your laughter and your stories about computers, the Internet, venture capital and wild boar hunting. When I felt sad, I called you knowing I could laugh again. We'll miss you David, our friend and business partner.

Lizzy Bowman McLachlan

May 28, 2007

David, You have made contact with so many hearts and minds who have felt your strong humorous intelligence. May your angelic spirit guide you through a totally new adventure. I imagine your laugh and it makes me smile. It also makes me lonely for your being. I will miss you and always wonder why the good, do indeed, die young. I hope your radiance continues and your energy lives on inside of all of us. I wish you could come back but there is no going back only moving forward.

Monique & Dmitriy Martynov

May 24, 2007

"Waarheen leidt de weg, die wij moeten gaan
Waarvoor zijn wij op aard'
Wie weet wat er is achter ster en maan
Hoe lang duurt nog de nacht"

I too wish to pay my respects to Davids family and friends. I still am at a loss of words.

David, you have been a great friend to both Dima and myself and you will be dearly missed.

Untill we meet again David.

Suzanne Greydanus

May 24, 2007

Thanks to you all. We miss him terribly.

Jamie Marshall

May 24, 2007

David...you are a lasting impression in my mind, one that i am truly grateful for. You mentored me to no end on so many subjects, and for that i am so thankful. I've lost a good friend and the world has lost a good man. I love you David, and, thank you for being my friend. xoxo <3

Pamela Rader

May 14, 2007

David,
You have, had so many friends around the country and around the world who could not physically attend your memorial services, but who were with you in spirit and love.
We will miss you and we will keep your memory alive.
Much love,
Pamela

Mrs. Sisti

May 12, 2007

Laurie, Susan and family. I was saddened to hear about David.
I just found out today Saturday and so sorry i could not be there with you kids. My deepest sympathy to all of you and i know its hard just losing Mom but he will be in your hearts forever. God Bless you all and give you the strength to heal.

Love and Peace
Mrs. Sisti

Carolyn Merkel

May 9, 2007

On behalf of the Ramapo College Theoretical and Applied Sciences Reunion planning committee, I would like to say that David was missed at our recent reunion, and will continue to be missed. Our thoughts go out to David's family and friends at this difficult time.

Julia Rodda

May 9, 2007

David, my superman...I still can't believe you are gone. You knew me better than I know myself, always waiting patiently. And when we met in Berlin it was like we had always been together. You were right, I always loved you, even when I didn't want to admit it, and I always will. You were the best friend a person could have: loyal, helpful, generous, honest, reliable...adorable. Talented in so many ways, with a wonderful and amazing mind. I miss you with all of my heart and soul and I know that you are with us in your special way.
David's family and best friend Steve: my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Nicki Tillery

May 9, 2007

David,
I am going to miss you more than words can express. You were the most loyal friend I have ever known. You are at peace now I know. But I miss your presence here. You loved your friends to your very soul. I hope you know that we loved you equally as much.
Nicki

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