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Dave Breshears Obituary
Dave was a very unique man who lived in the wrong time. His chivalry, honesty and belief in speaking his mind were sometimes misunderstood. He was a man who never failed to come to someone's aid or need and expected nothing in return. Dave's quick wit, outrageous sense of humor and sensitive heart will be sorely missed.
Dave's days of partying, flirting with disaster in his 1970 Dodge Challenger, numerous motorcycles and being obnoxious were put behind him (somewhat), when his two beautiful children came into this world. He took his job as a husband, father and protector very seriously.
Dave first worked sweeping floors at Jack's Body Shop and then Kim's Paint Center as the best body man in the tri-state area for the last 30 years. The shop was where he courted his wife and spent time with his kids, not only teaching them to build things, but character. He spent some of the best and worst times of his life there.
Dave leaves behind his wife and soul mate of 24 years, Patty; his son and best buddy, Zack; and his "Bug" daughter, Jesse Lee. Dave also leaves behind countless friends and loved ones, who although not blood, they were family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at noon at Kim's Paint Center in Emmett.
Arrangements are under the direction of Potter Funeral Chapel Emmett.
Contributions may be made for victims' assistance at City Life, 1648 N. Washington, Ste. 104, Emmett, Idaho 83617.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dave Breshears
Steve Medina
March 22, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Dave, It was a priviledge and honor knowing you my friend. You will be sorely missed.
Lynda Karwal
March 13, 2009
What terrible tragedy to die so young. My children grew up with Zack. I remember Zack liked my daughter. I told her, that if he was like his father, he would be a keeper. I saw the way he truly loved and respected his wife and the way he protected and spent time with his family. He was like the dream man.
Juan Meza
March 5, 2009
Dave was a great man and I loved to be around him every chance I got. His independence, humor and tendency to be outspoken was something I will always remember. Four years ago I did not know many people in the U.S. but Dave and Patty's hospitality was something that I will always appreciate and cherish forever. My deep condolences to Patty and Jesse; Zack, you know you will always have a good friend by your side and I will visit, hang out, and light up a fire for old times sake; for Dave. You will come to mind any time I stumble over a Ted Nugent song. Rest in peace Dave, I will always be thankful to you and your family.
Dionne Stout-Tutogi
March 3, 2009
Dave was such a good guy who truly loved his family. we spend many hours chatting in my office. he gave me tons of good advice and i will miss his awsome personality. Patty Zach and Jesse my prayers go out to you. Stay strong and know he loved all of you very much.
Cindy Fackler
March 3, 2009
I will miss Dave. I went to school with him.He was always there with a smile and some incouragment.
Terry Hartnett
March 2, 2009
I have riden my motorcycle several times since Dave's passing, and I seem to think of him alot, I think of times we would ride to different locations just for the pleasure of riding. I wish I could of been in Emmett on a few more occasions and been able to ride with you. I am sure some way you will be riding with me on my many trips ( even if my wife is with me ). I honestly can't find the words to describe the heart felt pain I have for your wife & 2 children. It will not be the same going to Emmett to see my brother without you there. You will always have a spot in my heart and I will think of you when I get on the motorcycle and have the wind in my face and me free.
Miss you Buddy
Rudy Kreiter
March 2, 2009
Dave was one-of-a-kind; if you knew him, you either liked him or you hated him, there was no in between. As a general rule, if you were a politician or a person responsible to the public, and you did not perform your duties, Dave was there to put you in line. Maybe it was fishing from the hood of his car to highlight the enormity of Emmett’s pothole problem, or driving through town with a statement written on his car, Dave let you know what you were doing wrong, or right. We need people like Dave to keep the powers in check, but unfortunately, there does not appear to be anyone like him left, and that is a shame. Dave will be missed by all, regardless of their opinion of him, for the value he brought to our community. He was a good friend, and from all I hear, a fantastic father and husband. Good-bye Dave, rest in peace.
Laura Nitzel
March 2, 2009
I thought Dave was a wonderful person. Whenever I was around him, I couldn't help but smile. I hope he knew that I really liked him & I'll really miss running into him. I'm really sorry for your loss Zack, Jesse, & Patty. I will always remember him. You're all in my prayers. Laura Nitzel
Echo Savage
March 1, 2009
Patty,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Dennis Wade
March 1, 2009
I;m sorry for your lost one. i went to school with dave he was a good man . Dennis Wade class of 78
Eric, Rebecca, and William Flowers
March 1, 2009
Dave and I had a lot of adventures in the 25 plus years I have known him. They were always fun times but not to serious. One night about 4 years ago he was helping me on my race car, I told him my wife and I were going to have a baby. Dave looked up and congratulated me. He was the only friend to do that. Him and Patty were about the first ones to come see my son in the hospital. That was when I seen the real Dave. I never told him how much that meant to me. I'll never forget you my Brother, Eric
Joshua Kreiter
February 28, 2009
Zack and Jess, It has been an honor knowing you guys for as long as I have and I want you guys to know that if either of you need anything I'll be there. I've known you both since I was little and consider you to be like family. Josh Kreiter
Allen Hale
February 28, 2009
I have always considered Dave one of my great friends, eventhough our friendship started with him trying to punch me in the face. He was frustrated at me for playing a practical joke on him. Since that time we have enjoyed many good times together; racing him in his 1970 Challenger at Grudge nights at Firebird Raceway, road trips to concerts, and "laying rubber". Many great times were shared with Dave. I loved his personality and I never questioned our friendship. I was a better person because of the way he treated me. And eventhough I moved away to Canada 25 years ago, I would always stop in at the body shop to catch up on the latest every time I was in town. It was a friendship that meant the world to me. Dave, I will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Thank you for the memories.
Claudia Flinn
February 28, 2009
Dave you will be missed, I went to school with Dave. He was one of those guys you never forget. sorry for your loss.
Claudia (Izatt) Flinn Emmett
cindy railsback
February 28, 2009
my prayers and thoughts are with david's family. i went to high school with him, and we had such great fun he will be sorely missed . sincerly cindy railsback 'saxton'
Misty Schwandt
February 27, 2009
Zack and Jessie,
Your dad was an amazing man! I had the honor of meeting him through my dad, during cub scouts. I helped my dad Rudy, with Zack's troop and it was so fun to watch Dave and my dad compete through their boys' activities. Durby car races were good, but the cake auctions were the best. Zack your dad was determined to buy the cake you 2 had made together and one year my dad kept betting against Dave and got him up there in the hundreds, he had your back always, and will forever continue.
Dave also taught me how to be the "rebel" when my dad ran for sheriff, he showed me how to get under the "opposing sides skin" and it was such a great experience laughing at the outcomes, and the effect we as a team had on them, memories I am grateful for!
Zack and Jessie, hang in here and find peace. Your dad will be forever with you in everything you do, smiling and cheering you on every step of the way like he did while he was here. May you find peace and understanding. Foever in my thoughts!
Misty (Kreiter) Schwandt
TAMMY PALMER
February 27, 2009
DAVE TRULY WAS A GREAT PERSON.
I HAVE DEALT WITH HIM FOR MANY MANY YEARS IN THE PARTS BUSINESS. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON WITH A GREAT BIG HEART. WE JUST HAD A NICE CONVERSATION A MONTH AGO WHAT A GREAT HEART HE HAS. I TRULY WILL MISS HIM. DAVE I WISH WHEN WE TALKED YOU COULD HAVE KNOWN HOW LIKED YOU WERE AND HOW MUCH YOU REALLY DID MEAN TO ME. HOW MUCH PEOPLE WOULD MISS YOU AND YOUR KIND HEART. I WISH THINGS WOULD HAVE OR COULD HAVE WENT DIFFERENT. YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS. TAMMY
Kathy Morriss
February 27, 2009
David is now in the loving arms of his sweet mother and brother Dana who preceeded him in leaving this world. I will always remember the good times we spent together. I have many good memories. I love you David. Your sister, Kathy
Wayne Breshears
February 27, 2009
Zack and Jesse
I loved your dad very much and thought of him often. I will always cherish many memories of your father. May God bless both of you.
Love, Uncle Wayne
Tracie (Breshears) Long
February 27, 2009
Zack and Jesse, our thoughts and prayers are with you always. I hope you will know how much you are loved by everyone. I can just picture your Uncle Dana and your dad in heaven catching up on old times. We love you!
Pat Brown
February 27, 2009
Patty,
God Bless you and your family during these trying times. I also went to High School with Dave.
Kyle Carrell
February 27, 2009
Dave was one of the best people I have ever had the privalege of knowing. I have known this family since I was born, and I truly consider them my Family. Dave may be gone, but he will truly never be forgotten. Dave and my Uncle Johnny were like brothers, and were like an unstoppable team. Zack and I will continue that legacy forever! To Patty: Stay strong, I love you. To Jesse: Chin Up! I love you. To Zack, my true brother: I will never leave you bro, I will always will be here. To laugh with you, to Cry, or just to shoot the breaze. I love you Brother. And Finally To Dave: I love you, and will miss you. I leave you with a quote that Dave loved, and will forever remind me of Him. "My acts are not vengance, revenge is not a valid motive, it is an emotional response. No, not Vengance...Punishment!"
Frank Baughman
February 27, 2009
Until we meet again, rest in peace brother.
Cheryl (Cates) Ginsberg
February 26, 2009
To Dave...you were one of my most favorite people all through school and that has never changed. I feel so blessed and honored to have had you in my life even after we graduated and moved on with our own lives. You raised 2 beautiful children....children who have touched the lives of my boys in a huge way. I miss your smile and your laugh and your wicked ways! You touched my life in a way that has changed me deeply.
Patty, Zack & Jesse...I love you all and pray peace and blessing on you. I know Dave will be with you always in your hearts. Thank you for sharing his life with us.
Louise Viola Breshears-Johnson-Eskildson
February 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roberta Nau-Martin
February 26, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his children at this time. We both knew Dave from high school and will miss his wit and charm. May God bless his family and help them through this time of grief. Our hearts go out to the children, it is very difficult to lose a friend and parent.
Glenn Martin
Roberta Nau-Martin
Kirk Larson
February 26, 2009
I grew up with Dave. We spent hour after hour swimming, riding bikes, and playing as kids do. We talked of what we wanted in the future; cars, great adventures and family. Dave knew the kind of husband and father he was going to be very early in life. We can clearly see he was.
Later we built/ raced cars, did the auto shop boogie and enjoyed life as teenagers do. As we continued to grow older we lost touch as “grown ups” tend to do.
After the funeral of a friend of ours I got back in touch with Dave and had an amazing time. Very little had changed we were still good friends, still had the same drives, desires, “need for speed” and loved our families.
Dave left an eternal impression on everyone he met. We are all better because David was in our lives.
Thank you Dave.
Patty, Zack and Jesse I’m sorry you’re hurting now. We instinctively know that the relationships we form here; continue. When you meet again very little will have changed, you will still be family, still have the same drives and desires and that deep abiding tender love you have is still there and will be.
Bettie (BJ) Fischer Jordan
February 26, 2009
So sad to hear of the passing of my cousin, David. He was one of my favorites. God be with his loved ones.
Bettie Fischer Jordan
Larry Bassett
February 26, 2009
Dave, It has been a couple of years since we last visited we sat on your front step and had a cold one, We talked our younger days and the time we had together. Thank you and may God bless and watch over you and your family. Your loving cousin Larrt
Cammi Veenstra
February 26, 2009
Patty, Zach & Jesse
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. David was a good person and a very proud father!!! I will miss our times at the body shop. May God bless you all.
Mike Perkinson
February 26, 2009
Patty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
I went to high school with Dave.
Mike Perkinson
Billie (Fischer) Robbins
February 25, 2009
Dave, my dear sweet cousin. I haven't seen you in years but I still clearly remember the wonderful, happy go lucky boy from our childhood. I will dearly miss you. My thoughts are with your family.
Your cousin,
Heidi Parks
February 25, 2009
Patty, Zack and Jesse there is not anything I can say to take this pain away I can only tell you what I hear your dad saying........Be strong, Be proud and hold your heads high...Be true to yourselves in all you do and believe in.
You are in our prayers
Heidi Kyrel Ben and Kolton
Nicky Butticci-Robles
February 25, 2009
Patty please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids.
Stacia Jones-Wilson
February 25, 2009
Dave,
I always thought of you as an Uncle more than I did my Uncle Joe's friend. I am sure you and Joe are having a great time together. God Bless you and your family.
Bob and Bev Church
February 25, 2009
Dave was our friend! We shared lot's of stories and lot's of laughs together. Dave would have done anything for you, he was that kind of person. Alot of people misunderstood him, but if you knew the Dave we knew, you wouldn't have thought that. The thing that impressed us most were the values he taught his children. They are the most well behaved and mannered kids you will ever be around. Never an unkind word spoken from them. Our prayers are with his kids! They have lost a father who was very close to them. They did everything together! We will miss you Dave and will never forget our friendship with you!
Angela Black
February 25, 2009
You will never be forgotten. You have made an impression on everyone you have ever met! Zach and Jesse were very lucky to have you guide them and teach them that the truth and your family are most important in this world! You will be missed!!!
Denton Bassett
February 25, 2009
Dave:
You will be missed so much!! Zack, Jesse and Patty may God bless you at this time.
Denton Bassett
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