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Dave McElhatton Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Dave McElhatton
67 Entries
Diane Gaskill
October 23, 2010
The article about Dave in the San Jose Mercury news said that there was going to be a public memorial for Dave. Does anyone know when it is? Thank you. Diane (posted earlier on this list as well)
Blanca Bonnick-Henderson
August 31, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. My family will keep each of you in our prayers during this very difficult time. peace be with you.
The Bonnick-Henderson fam.
August 29, 2010
I spend most of my life watching the news with Dave as newman, and after moving to Fresno California I still missed the chanel 5 news. You will be missed. God bless your family.
Anne and Jon Cross
August 28, 2010
Hearing Dave McElhattton's comments and laughter on KCBS was a welcome part of our lives. Thanks go out on the 'airwaves' from us for Dave and his positive influence for so many of us.
Christine Sargent
August 27, 2010
Blessing to your family. You were one of the best. They sure do not have newsmen like you any more. Newsmen that gave us the real news. Thanks for all the years you blessed us in the Bay Area.
Jon Sargent
August 27, 2010
I had the privilage of taking care of Dave & Karen's personal home security for years until he retired from KPIX and moved "down south". I will always remember Dave's thoughtful and cleaver wit, even when we worked through a few serious challenges together. Dave was truly a kind, gentle man, and my condolences and best wishes go out Karen & to the family.
michael felix
August 27, 2010
Right out of college I started at KCBS as an apprentice. Dave took me under his wing and was instrumental in my advancement out of the mail room. I worked with him on many shows and we became good friends. Unlike a lot of people in radio, he was the same friendly, joyful person off the air as he was on. His passing brought on many fond memories of those early days.
Renee Lopez
August 26, 2010
I virtually spent most of my life watching Dave's news reports. You were a Bay Area icon and will be missed. May you rest in peace Dave.
Diane Gaskill
August 25, 2010
I and my family grew up with Mac. The "McElhatton, Tokuda, and Bartlett Show," as we called it, was an important part of our day. I have him on tape the day the Challenger went down, and I'll never forget how he covered it, and then finally said, There is other news tonight." I was sad when he retired and even sadder now. Among other things, Mac was a pilot, and I hope he's flying higher than ever now. God speed Mac.
Will Brecheen
August 25, 2010
A true San Francisco Bay Area icon. He was one of the few individuals who really made a difference in peoples' lives. He will be missed. That's a wrap! Rest well.
Barbara McClain
August 25, 2010
Dave gave me a reason to watch local news regularly. He and Wendy were the best Bay Area news team; onscreen he always was a gentleman as he delivered the news and interacted with Wendy. Thanks and God bless you, Dave.
Judy Larson
August 24, 2010
Dave and Wendy Tokuda were the best duo in the news. I remember when he was freezing his * off while reporting on the Winter Olympics. He looked so cold and miserable, his loyal followers started a petition to bring him back home. He was one of us!
Faye Ellis
August 24, 2010
Enjoyed many an evening with Dave shelling out the latest news. RIP my friend! Faye Ellis
Lenora Padilla
August 24, 2010
A staple of bay area news, we all depended on him and his news coverage. Especially during the big earthquake. Sending my thoughts and prayers out to Dave, his family and co-workers.
D Martin
August 24, 2010
You will truly be missed.God Bless you and your family
John&Juanita Poore
August 24, 2010
We watched the evening news with Dave from the beginning of his career.Even the bad stuff was OK to hear from such a warm wonderful person. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Evelyn Evans
August 24, 2010
We will all miss Dave McElhatton so much. His warmth, humor and intelligence gave each person a feeling that they knew Dave - that he was a friend whose word we could trust. What calm, steady words he used to help us through some of the terrible and wonderful moments of the time we saw him visit us in our homes each day.
Thank you, Dave, for being there. Prayers and comfort to your family now.
Susan Vance
August 24, 2010
I just returned to the Bay Area after a 15 year absence. I remember Dave Mcelhatton, I grew up watching him on the new's. I remember the "even keel matter of facts" reporting he did.If the roof was moving above him he stayed calm, collected and kept going.
He will be missed. My condolences to his family, his new's family, and all those who remember and will miss him.
Tony Granzotto
August 24, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Dave McElhatton. I have alway enjoyed his reporting and always thought of him as a classy personality. Will miss you.
dianna york
August 24, 2010
Dave will surly be missed
God Bless you and your family
Mary
August 24, 2010
My family grew up with Dave. We all shared in the loss of his wife. We enjoyed the personal touches that he would put into his half hour of news. Dave was like a friend of the family. He will be missed!
Marsha Hale
August 24, 2010
I moved out here in 1979 at the age of 22. Leaving my family behind in Colorado was hard. The first voice that brought me a sense of comfort was hearing Dave McElhatton on the evening news. Listening to Mac was like listening to the "Walter Cronkite" of the Bay Area. Always factual and never over-sensationalized, but had a great trait of keeping the much needed humor in the news.
J. Arroyo
August 24, 2010
To the Family and Friends of Dave McElhatton
Its wasn't the same when when he retired and now your gone, may your sprite and your smile keep the stars shinning in Heaven, we where all bless with your company...Rest n Peace and GOD BLESS...
Laura Woltz
August 24, 2010
I'll never forget you Mac! I watched the CBS News every night, and really enjoyed watching you and Wendy and Kate over the years. Couldn't ask to get bad news from a nicer guy! Thanks for the memories! Your family is in my prayers.
Joy Dawson
August 24, 2010
We will miss you Dave! You were a real guy who cared about the folks you talked with each day. It felt like you were part of our family as we went through the struggles and good times in our lives. Your news took a personal tone that made you the very best!
Joy and Jim San Ramon, California
Helen Chapman
August 23, 2010
It wasn't the evening news without you. God Bless
Sandy Ogden
August 23, 2010
Dave was an original bay area icon. He is missed.
Kathryn D.
August 23, 2010
So sad to hear of Mr. McElhatton's passing. He was my very favorite anchor of all time and as I grew up he kept me interested in the news of the world because I trusted and respected him. My condolences to his family. God Speed Dave McElhatton.
Michael
August 23, 2010
I watched Dave's news growing up. He was always someone I enjoyed watching the news when I get home. May you rest in peace Dave.
Patricia Moore
August 23, 2010
A sad day for everyone in the Bay Area. Dave, you will be missed.
To the McElhatton Family: Thank you for sharing Dave with all of us, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim B.
August 23, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was simply the best! My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
John Louie
August 23, 2010
I grew up in the Bay Area. Dave was a big part of my growing up here. I will always be inspired when i hear his name.
Ernesto and Loie Benites
August 23, 2010
Sad to see you leave us, Dave. You made watching the news, well, interesting and something to look forward to. You were missed by all when you left the air 10 years ago, and I can only imagine how much your family and friends will miss you now. Never met you, but you really seemed like a good, honest man. Our condolences to your family. Rest in peace, Dave.
John Kelly
August 23, 2010
The end of another era, Dave. You were an Icon both in Radio and TV.
Rest in peace
Connie Spencer
August 23, 2010
The memory of Dave ... for such a long time. Our gratitude for contributing so much to our lives.
August 23, 2010
God bless a great human being
August 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was truly a wonderful human being, and seeing the news just now brought tears to my eyes...
Rest in Peace and our condolences to the family.
Gloria &Dave Cohen
Foster City,Ca.
Debbie Holth
August 23, 2010
Thanks, Dave, for making my growing up years in the Bay Area magical and interesting by your honest and real reporting. I especially remember your poignant reporting of the October 17 quake. Thanks for the great memories. Condolences to your family.
Michael Boreliz
August 23, 2010
I always enjoyed watching Dave and the rest of the staff at KCBS/KPIX news. His humor and seriousness when needed is what made him stand out from the newscasters of today. We need more Dave's and less KEN and Barbies. My prayers and condolences to family and friends.
Nina K
August 23, 2010
Good night and Good luck Mac. I missed your presence on camera, thanks for keeping it real, such a need for genuine anchors now days. Prayers to your family at this time.
August 23, 2010
You were my favorite news anchor! You will be missed by all who knew you..my thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family.
Terri D.
Livermore, CA
Sue
August 23, 2010
You were a class act-the best. It was you that got me to like KPIX news more then the other stations. Thank you for the memories, laughter and hardache. Condolences to both your families (personal and KPIX family) Rest in peace and Good night
T Thiel
August 23, 2010
Another silent "mike" from the Bay Area. He was the best newsman in my time living there. My condolences to the McElhatton family. Peacefull journey Mac.
Kathy Love
August 23, 2010
Our family loved Dave. We grew up to the resonance of his deep voice on the evening news at 6 & 11. He delivered each broadcast with honesty and integrity - qualities which are rare today. Dave's ready smile made you just feel better, in spite of the events of any particular day. God speed to a fine man. May his family find peace in the days ahead knowing he is loved and remembered by so many.
Ed S
August 23, 2010
We may never see a news personality like Mac again. His ability to banter intelligently was due as much to his wit as to his years on radio. I much preferred news from Dave, a real person, to that from the Ken and Barbie dolls thrust upon us by corporate trend watchers. I could always trust Dave to tell it like it is. Godspeed, Mr. McElhatton.
Debbie Griffith
August 23, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing, I enjoyed watching him everyday.
My condolences to his family.
Robert I
August 23, 2010
I'll miss ol Dave, I grew up watching him on the news
Walt Fields
August 23, 2010
Rest in peace Dave. You were always the passionate professional on CBS5 and you will be missed. I send my condolences to the McElhatton family with the final thought that Dave made a positive difference in the lives of those he touched.
Gay Rose
August 23, 2010
When Mr. McElhatton gave us the news, I knew it was the honest telling & sometimes with sly humor. One of the last great newsmen. To his family - thank you for lending us your husband & father & grandfather. My sincere condolences.
J Camacho
August 23, 2010
I am so sad to hear of Mr. McElhatton's passing.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Luna
August 23, 2010
Dave you were the best and you will be missed. Condolences to your family. May you rest in peace.
Angela Dutra
August 23, 2010
Mr. McElhatton was a voice we all grew up to. May he rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family during this time.
R Campbell
August 23, 2010
You'll be missed Dave....Thanks for all your great years you gave us...
Aletia Sexton
August 23, 2010
For so many years Dave was the voice of the news to me. I couldn't or wouldn't watch anyone else. Rest in Peace. All blessing to his family...he was a great guy
Sheila Ledford
August 23, 2010
Growing up with Mr. McElhatton, he gave the news the respect and dignity. I truely miss his smile and honesty. Now his spirit lives on in heaven. God speed with the blessings of the Bay Area's love behind you Mac. To your family, thank you for sharing a great man with us. My heart was goes out to you.
With love, prayers and tears.
Sheila Ledford
SK Beckwith
August 23, 2010
I was a fan of Mr. McElhatton from his start at KPIX and was sad to see him retire in 2000.
Breaking stereotypes is a life well spent!
I send condolences to the McElhatton family and all of Mr. McElhatton's friends.
May he rest in peace.
Steve Territo
August 23, 2010
Dave was the kind of Journalist today's newscasters only dream they could be. You just knew that the world was okay when Mac was on at 6.
Marlette West
August 23, 2010
I grew up with Dave. Loved the guy. Loved his voice and his smile. He made me want to watch the news. You are missed more than you know.
Kathi Byrd
August 23, 2010
I remember best when Dave went to the Olympics and what fun he had there. I'll always remember his joy of life. God Bless.
Pat
August 23, 2010
Dave had the most infectious laugh and brightest smile. Thank you Mac. RIP
Steve A
August 23, 2010
Mac
You were the best and I'm saddened by your passing. Best wishes to your family.
Pam
August 23, 2010
He was truly "one of the family." His humor, trustworthiness and ability to relate to his audience was comforting. My heart goes out to all his family and friends in this time of loss. Just know he was revered by many.
Lani Phillips
August 23, 2010
Mac you were a stable at the end of a long day and we all feel so blessed to have gotten to enjoy your opinions and outstanding reporting through out the years. Our love is with your family and friends.
Juan Rivera
August 23, 2010
I worked with Dave, both at KCBS and at KPIX. He was a warm and generous person and I remember him with great fondness.
Brenda
August 23, 2010
My prays goes out to Dave McElhatton family. Mr. McElhatton was the very reason that I'd watched KPIX-TV news. He will truly be missed.
Albert Chu
August 23, 2010
You are a part of every Bay Area "family" by being in our homes each and every evening on TV news --- we will miss you.
Jodi Servatius
August 23, 2010
Dave was a dear friend of my dad's (Joe Dee), at our home several times in the 60's and 70's, attending my wedding in 1967. He was smart, with a razor sharp wit, and a great prankster. Once phoned me in 1964 at my college dorm at 6:15 a.m. (on air) to have me tell him the weather in Santa Clara! RIP, Dave and my condolences to all your family and friends.
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