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David Truax Obituary
October 9, 1964 - October 29, 2020
Modesto, California - David Ernest Truax, age 56, of Modesto, California, and formerly of Turlock, California, entered heaven's gates Thursday, October 29th, 2020. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, son of the late Combs Craig and Ellamae Jean Truax. He is survived by his wife, Carol Truax, sons Matthew and Nicholas (Natalie) Truax, granddaughter Josie Mae Truax, sisters Mary (Don) Truax, Debra (Patrick) Flannery, nephews Terrance (Celina) Truax, Timothy Truax, Craig (Deanna) Flannery and Sean Flannery. David was a proud veteran having served in the United States Navy as an Ocean Systems Technician Petty Officer, 2nd Class (OTA2). His career then spanned many years in the computer technology field including serving as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the City of Modesto. Dave was very accomplished in his field receiving four consecutive awards for municipal IT department excellence in operations, appearing in a featured cover story in Western Cities Magazine, and holding advisory board positions with major computer companies. He was nominated in 2008 as one of CIO Magazine's "One to Watch". Additionally, Dave served as an elder and youth director in his church, Good Shepherd Lutheran. He was also active in his community and high school football activities for many years. Dave had a heart for young people as well as the elderly, and he will always be remembered for his ability to make people laugh and bring joy to their life. He loved his family and his God, and will be greatly missed by all. David is laid to rest at the National Veterans Cemetery in Santa Nella, California.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Truax
Sherri
December 7, 2024
Still miss you & think about you often. Merry Christms in heaven
Mary Truax
December 7, 2024
It's December 7th 2024, amazing how time goes by. I miss you bro, still smiling about all the laughs we had I love and miss you so very much, but I know you are ok. How's the family doing?
Tell everyone .I said hello, especially Don whom I miss terribly.
Ken Kirk
May 13, 2023
My heart just sunk when hearing the news of Dave passing. I met him in OTA school in Norfolk Virginia in1984. He was truly a great person and friend
We shared lots of great times together in school and just hanging out, he was part off our Rat Pack as we called ourselves back then. I still have pictures of you my Brotha to bring back the memories and the good times we shared. May God continue to Bless and Keep you, Carol and your family safe
MARY V TRUAX
December 7, 2022
Yo Bro, what's happening up there? You and Ed painting, Tom working in the fields, Mom and Dad and Dancing? I miss you so much,and all the funny things you did to make me laugh. On a different note Don passed away on November 9th. Look for him, he is probably getting the boat and fishing gear together for us when I get to heaven with him. LOVE AND MISS YOU SO. Break through if you can. GB SISTER MARY
Sherri Rozar
December 7, 2022
I think about you often & miss you so very much. It's been two years since you left your family & friends. I know you are at peace now in the loving arms of Jesus. I'll be seeing you again one day. Love Sherri
Sherri Rozar
October 20, 2021
Missing you very much my friend you are often in my thoughts. Belated happy birthday, Oct 9th. I will never forget you & what you meant to my life. You will always be in my heart. I will see you again & I know that to be true. I am heaven bound per God's promise. Tell my son I love & miss him deeply. Till we meet in heaven Dave.
Debra Flannery
October 18, 2021
To my beloved brother and friend...my "Fiver": As we approach the anniversary of your passing to heaven, I am reflecting on the good and wonderful things in your life and the positive impact you had on so many people. I take profound comfort and peace in knowing you are in a much better place at home with Jesus and our other family members. One day we will have a glorious reunion, and our Lord will have wiped away every tear. I love and miss you!
Janice Martinez
April 4, 2021
I remember Petty Officer Truax, I believe him and his wife looked like they were in their early 20’s and newly weds back in the late 80’s. I’m very saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences goes out to the family.
Mary Truax
December 23, 2020
Merry Christmas my friend. It must be so nice for you, Ma, Dad, Tom and Ed to be able to put Christmas Ornaments on the Ultimate White Tree. I am so glad you are at peace with the Family. On another note Because you always made me laugh, remember the time I was out visiting at Thanksgiving and you went into the mountains and brought back the biggest "Dust" tree..... I still have the pictures of all of us decorating it, hysterical. Also, the Neighborhood Party the night after Thanksgiving. I miss you so much Bro, wish you were with us, But I do know you are in the best place with the Lord. We will see you at the gates of Heaven. GB Sis
Merrilee Peck
December 22, 2020
David is my best friends little brother. I met him when he was only 5 years old. Such a cutie! Your passing breaks my heart but I know that you are at rest. Until we meet again. May God continue to comfort your family and friends who love and miss you.
Lee Piper
December 22, 2020
Rest In Peace
Tom Baer
December 22, 2020
We did not know each other however, we served together on Adak and in the U.S. Navy which makes us "SHIPMATES" Forever ... Fairwinds and Following Seas Shipmate ...
Lynn A Goldhammer
December 21, 2020
I met Dave at OTA school in Norfolk VA, directly after boot camp. He had a wonderful sense of humor that could make anyone laugh! I always thought he was one of the smartest people I'd ever met, yet his brilliance was never clouded by ego - he was friends with everyone and never made me feel like less while I knew his brain was light years ahead of mine!
He was also a wonderful artist. I recall being out at Damn Neck VA for additional training after OTA school and he did a fabulous design in the sand of our OTA emblem/class number. Just a quick thing that 35 years later is still etched in my memory.
I was so glad when our orders came that we both ended up going to Adak, AK. He kept us laughing up there too!
Hi wife Carol and I were in boot camp together in Orlando, FL, as well as OTA school and Adak. I'm glad we all had that time together. Those connections still mean a lot to me.
I will always have very fond memories of Dave. Rest in peace, my friend, and peace as well to all his family.
Michael Leo
December 20, 2020
Not sure where to begin we had the Camaro years then the Tran-Am years and before that it was Craig’s Cordoba, David would barrow for the weekend. We had the Lawton neighborhood where Mrs Truax lived and Harrisburg’s 2nd street when Mr Truax would take us around to all his stops, soda & hot dogs for us or maybe Seafood bisque at The Harris House! Then there was the Sea Cadets and so much time spent with Ed (VW bus) and Frysinger Pontiac. David loved and respected Ed and talked about Tom and his sisters often! We spent so much time together so many memories and stories to tell. We were best friends I love and miss you buddy. My condolences to the Truax family. Black Bird Row
Michael Leo
December 20, 2020
Not sure where to begin we had the Camaro years then the Tran-Am years and before that it was Craig’s Cordoba, David would barrow for the weekend. We had the Lawton neighborhood where Mrs Truax lived and Harrisburg’s 2nd street when Mr Truax would take us around to all his stops, soda & hot dogs for us or maybe Seafood bisque at The Harris House! Then there was the Sea Cadets and so much time spent with Ed (VW bus) and Frysinger Pontiac. David loved and respected Ed and talked about Tom and his sisters often! We spent so much time together so many memories and stories to tell. We were best friends I love and miss you buddy. My condolences to the Truax family. Black Bird Row
Brenda Noel
December 20, 2020
So sorry to hear this. Dave was such a friendly man. Appreciate his positive influence on my Son Shaun. Carol you and your family are in my prayers. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Frank Doubrava
December 20, 2020
Sorry to hear of his passing. There are lots of fond memories on watch in Adak, and section gatherings after to start are 80's. I will never forget the art work done on fresh paper after a table change.
Frank Doubrava
December 20, 2020
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Sherri rozar
December 17, 2020
I remember how you loved those awful Chicken in a Basket crackers. I remember that time you & I think your brother brought over a bunch of wood for my fireplace & stacked it outside my front door. You were a good person. ❤
Mary Truax
December 16, 2020
Brother David: I don't know if there is a Wendy's in Heaven, but if so , Get yourself a Frosty and Fries>>>Remember those days? Too Funny. Oh Yeh and Peanut M&M's.
Gilbert Kutscher
December 13, 2020
I met Dave in 1996 when I started work at InFinet Systems. I then worked with him at City of Modesto. He was always good to me and a friend. My condolences to his family.
Gilbert Kutscher
December 13, 2020
I met Dave in 1996 when I started work at InFinet Systems. I then worked with him at City of Modesto. He was always good to me and a friend. My condolences to his family.
Johnnie Drake
December 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We had a lot of good times in the office building in Turlock.
Sherri rozar
December 11, 2020
Love you David. You were a joy to work with, you always made me laugh. Thank you for giving me my amazing cat Gracie Ann. She was my love for 18yrs. I know you are with Jesus so I will be seeing you again & I have no doubt about that. I will miss you till that day we meet again. If you see my son Todd give him a hug from his mommy. Love you...
Debra Flannery
December 11, 2020
My precious Fiver and little brother, I love you and miss you! I know you are at peace with Jesus now...you will forever be in my heart! Sister Deb
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