David Kominek Obituary

David Kominek STATESVILLE David Leroy Kominek, 66, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born June 18, 1946, in Seward, Neb., to the late Bohumil and Florence Burda Komin-ek. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Mr. Kominek was a civil servant for over 25 years, serving as a detective with Marion County Sherriff's Department and retired Sergeant from Keizer Police Department in Oregon. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and hunter. He was a member of the Lakewood Golf Men's Group, Keizer Elk Lodge #2472, and the VFW, in Statesville. Mr. Kominek was regarded as a mentor, coach, and hero to many. He never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Kominek. He is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Gail Stanford Kominek; sons, Eric Kominek and wife, Anacka and Chad Ko-minek; brother, Dan Kominek and friend, Mike Love; sister-in-law, June Kominek; and grandchildren, Conner and Chase Kominek, Taylor and Makenna Kominek. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, (Sunday, Nov. 18), at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the NC Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1701. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Kominek family. Condolences may be made to the family at cavin-cook.com.

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Published by Mooresville Tribune on Nov. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for David Kominek

12 Entries

Lisa Cisneros

December 4, 2012

David..I light this candle and will keep it burning..YOu would of been proud of me.. I am moving back to Salem..I have fond memories there. oxoxo Lisa

November 30, 2012

David..The first time I met you was in the hospital. I knew then you were an angle, Your kindness and respect for me was overwhelming.You guided me..and through your humor inspired me to go on. I want to Thankyou. i have said many times to you,,You were my hero!If it wasnt for you..The woodfield case wouldnt be solved. you spent many hours with me, which i will forever admire you for your courage and persistance,I would have never made it without you, God sent an angEL. We remained friends until your passing. Everyone knew how I felt about you, I was inlove with your kindness..THOUGHTFULNESS.AND THE PERSON YOU WERE. tHANKYOU FOR MAKING ME LAUGH AND SMILE. Gail,,thankyou for putting up with me, I have had a long journey with you all. oxoxoxo To Eric and Chad.I will for rver be in your debt.

November 22, 2012

My personal favorite memory of David. Lake Shasta, house boat....late 1970's or mid 80's. We were eating dinner at the front of the boat, I spotted a small 12-18 inch rattle snake coiled up under the gang plank. Next thing I knew all us girls had picked up the food and moved it inside. Guess we thought the little guy was going to eat it??? Next thing I saw is your father, in all his glory... cowboy boots, swim trunks, red hair sticking up like every hair on his head hated the one standing next to it, gun drawn and stalking the poor little snake. This memory always puts a smile on my face Eric. Hope it makes you smile as you get thru the day sweetie. Love you all.

Willie Verret

November 21, 2012

Gail, Dan, Mike and Families:
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I met David a couple of times over at Dan & Mike's house. Great guy. I'm very sorry for your loss.
David, thank you for your years of public service. Thanks for making the streets of Salem just a tad bit safer.

Gary & Andi Jones

November 20, 2012

Gail, Chad, Eric, our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We are proud to have known Dave these many years (I was one of his first coaches when he started at the Sheriff's Office so many years ago!). He was a good man and certainly proud of you all.

Lori & Dave Driscoll

November 19, 2012

I met Dave 31 years ago when he solved the case and put away the man that murdered my sister. Dave was a hero to our family. I read what Jay Boutwell said about leaving no stone unturned and my family and I are so thankful for that kind of tenacity. Our prayers are with you, Gail and your family. Dave was a good man. It was a priveledge for my husband and I to know him. The time spent away from his family made a difference in many lives. May the God of all comfort give you peace and may His love surround you during this incredible loss in your lives.

Dennis Burnett

November 18, 2012

Dave was a great guy to be around. He brought enthusiasm to his police work and anything else he did. He will be missed.

Paul & Dawna Fluke

November 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. So sorry for your loss.

Paul and Dawna Fluke, Oregon State Police retired & MCSO retired.

Jon Costelow

November 17, 2012

I worked many criminal cases with Dave when he worked for the MCSO. He was a good guy and good detective. He will be missed by all. My prayer and thoughts go out to his family.

Jay Boutwell

November 17, 2012

Jay Boutwell
I had the opportunity to work closely with David in the Investigation Division of the Marion County Sheriff's Office for a long length of time. I had no better partner to work with as not only could I depend on him as back up but he was also a great teacher. While working many complex investigations together I really learned the art of how to investigate a crime and then how to interview the suspect once you had identified one. I recall his method of interivews and how he made even the suspect feel like he was a long lost friend. It used to puzzle me and finally David explained it to me. His words were, "You can catch more flies with sugar that you can with vinegar" and that was his reasons. During my remaining years of police work, after David went to the Keizer Police Department, I found myself using his methods and because of his teachings I was able to solve many crimes. So I am thankful that I had the opportunity to learn from David. He was the most driven and the most digging cop I ever met . He used to tell me, You turned over every rock more that once until the answers are found. It would almost make you feel sorry for the crook. I'll always remember his teaching, "leave no stone unturned, turn them over and over again and again and you will find the answers you need." That was David, "a never give up attitude."

We had many private talks about police work and a cop's life. I always knew David was devoted to law enforcement and he talked continually about it but when he talked about family life, you knew without any doubt about where his real love was, and that belonged to his wife and family. Although I never met , Eric and Chad, and if I did the were both young, I'll tell you that he talked many times about them. Telling me how proud they made him and saying that they were good boys and wished he could spend more time with them doing "Dad things". He always talked highly of you Gail and how fortunate he was to have you for a wife. He left no doubt in anyone's mind that he loved you un-conditionally and was totally devoted to you. He talked many time about how the job took away time that he wished he could spend with you but always let it be known that he loved you for understanding as well.

I could go on and on about my memories of David but I must go.

David I will not say "good bye" to you but instead just "so long", May you rest in peace as you have more that satisfied your work in this life. Thank You for all the good times, memories and the honor of working with and knowing you. I shall not forget you.

My Thoughts and Prayers to all the Kominek Family.

Ron & Barb Freshour

November 16, 2012

I'm happy to have worked with David at the MCSO. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gail and the family during this time of loss. May God bless you and yours.

Donna Walker

November 16, 2012

May God bless Davids, family. It was a pleasure to work with David, and a blessing to know him. He will be deeply missed.

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