David Montague Honey
September 27, 1946 - January 7, 2020
Dave Honey went home to Heaven on January 7, 2020. Dave was born in Stockton, CA and grew up in a very loving household with his parents and brother Tom. Dave graduated from Manteca High School and soon after joined the Air Force from 1966-69. He was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany.
After his service to his country, Dave graduated from Stanislaus State University with a BA in Economics. He also received his teaching credential and a Masters Degree in School Administration. He began his career at Atwater High School in 1974 as a Business teacher and coach. He later became an Athletic Director and a school Administrator. As an Athletic Director, he built a formidable athletic program, was a champion for gender equality, and led the movement that provided opportunities for all students. Dave was named Athletic Director of the Year at the National Convention.
Dave continued his career with the Winton School District in 1995 as Principal of Winton Middle School. He later became Director of Educational Services at the Winton School District Office where he retired in 2012.
Dave served as a trustee on the Atwater Elementary School Board and later on the Merced Union High School District for twenty years. He served on the board of the Winton Cemetery District and Merced County Community Action Agency. He also participated in other volunteer organizations.
Dave was a very generous and giving person. He was more interested in matters of the heart and believed in people. He had a quick wit and always had a joke or two with his signature greeting, "Whadda ya hear? Whadda ya Say?". He was also known by his colleagues as someone who "always had their back". Dave loved his family more than anything and was a devoted husband and father. His father Montague Honey, mother Patricia Honey, and cousin Douglas Smith precedes Dave in death. He is survived by his wife Gloria, children Joy, Noel (Honey), Breanne, Sarah, and John (Martinez), grandchildren Elysia and Andres, brother Thomas Honey, nephew Scott and niece Elizabeth (Honey).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dave Honey Memorial fund and sent to Atwater High School. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the new gymnasium at Atwater High School with a reception to follow at the Atwater Community Center.
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Dave Honey you are one of a kind and will be missed by your family and everyone. It never failed when I saw you coming you brought a big smile to my face and joy to all! You reached us all with your teaching...guidance as an administrator....loved all...respect...sports..the community....just so much could be said....A boss well admired by all...RIP OUR INSPIRATION DAVE HONEY..."WHAT DO YA HEAR-WHAT DO YA SAY" The World Was Better Because You Where In It **
Jeanette Tosta-Carey
January 26, 2020
I enjoyed working with Dave for many years. He was a dedicated and unique school administrator that truly cared for others. He made everyone's job easier.
Joe Brucia
January 23, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Christina Osborn (Sterling)
January 23, 2020
RIP Mr. Honey! You were a class act and were so great with all of us kids! My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Angela Dean
January 22, 2020
RIP Mr Honey he was a awesome teacher that I had at Atwater High. Prayers for the family
Lonnie Fogle
January 22, 2020
My heart is sadden to know that my former boss has past away. He was truly an awesome man. He worked many extra hours to ensure all students would succeed. A life well lived and will always be remembered. Until we meet again my friend.
Josephine (Jo) Schmidt
January 21, 2020
Mr. Honey was my favorite teacher at Atwater High School. When I was in Mrs. Gary's cooking class we got to invite our favorite teacher to a luncheon that we had prepared for them--of course I invited Mr. Honey!! He was a GREAT teacher and person and will be very much missed. With deepest sympathy. Donna & Don Ross
January 19, 2020
So sad to hear of Daves passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Maxine Franklin
January 17, 2020
Our sincere condolences. Dave was truly a nice and caring man. Our thoughts are with his family.
Becky Akers
Friend
January 16, 2020
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
January 16, 2020
Offering my deepest condolences to the family, may our God of all comfort give you the strength you need during this difficult time
January 16, 2020
The Staff and Wilson Family Chapel wishes to extend their sympathy and their assistance for this time of need.
The Staff of Wilson Family Chapel
January 18, 2020
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