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DAVID DONICA Obituary

DAVID EUGENE DONICA David "Dave" Eugene Donica, a beloved outdoorsman and sports enthusiast, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Pollock, Idaho. Born on September 17, 1958, in McCall, Idaho, to Virgil and Colleen Donica. Dave lived a life filled with adventure, friendship, and love. Dave graduated from McCall-Donnelly High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling, becoming a state champion in his senior year. He also earned a black belt in judo and instructed local youth. Dave worked in the logging industry for many years and spent countless hours outdoors, chasing deer and elk with his loyal bird dogs by his side. He cherished time with friends and family, making memories that will be deeply missed. Dave is survived by his son Jake (Kelsey) Howard, five siblings: Sherrie Sloan, Kathy Yoakum, Dan (Donna) Donica, Dee Dee Matthews, and Rocky (Wendy) Donica. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Colleen Donica, brothers-in-law Dick Yoakum and Rodney Sloan, nephews Jeff Yoakum and Leroy Matthews, and several dear friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Dave's memory and share stories of his remarkable life. Rest in peace, Dave. Your love for life and the outdoors will be deeply missed by all who knew you.

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Published by The Star-News from Jun. 7 to Jun. 13, 2024.

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Ramon Olano

June 24, 2024

Dave, David, the champine man! Now he's livin in champine land. Thanks for the set-up, the step up, the show-up, create. As a wrestler, I saw your evidence of being great! The entire journey a vision quest. Thanks for reminding, your bold declarations to evolve and shift - That philosophy of yours always gets you on the other side of yes; Quitters never win, but winners never quit.
RIP Champion

Ed Hess

June 22, 2024

Dave , was my brother we had more fun than most people can imagine. We did some amazing things together hunted and fished, people have no idea how much fun we really had! Without a doubt, I would´ve taken a
bullet for him and I know he would have me. My grandfather and his grandmother were brother and sister and Dave and I were brothers. What a gift he was. Here I go again my damn eyes are leaking. Seems like I tear up a lot lately. If everyone could have a friend that meant so much to them the world would be a better place. God bless the family and everyone who loved him. He used to say, "who loves you more than me?" I would say no one! He knew I loved him I told him that quite often. I love you, D

Charlie Brown

June 21, 2024

Gonna miss you Dave!
Kenny as well!
GP as well!
Been a tough few months.
I´ll see you all in the clouds soon enough. RIP boys!

Mike Lord

June 12, 2024

Davey D, One of my closest childhood friends. His family was so instrumental in helping me grow up as a teenager trying to be accepted in a small town. He taught me how to hunt, fish, and enjoy life living in Gods Country! RIP D-Man!

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