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for David Voelker
Donna Brazile
May 17, 2022
David was a true friend. A man of many gifts and talents who worked to make Louisiana stronger and more resilient. He was also kind and generous to others - including my family as we struggled to get back home post Katrina. May his memory be a blessing. To him girls, I miss y´all and you´re always in my thoughts and prayers.
Jay Schlottman
June 6, 2013
Sorry about David - we were in school in LPHS grad of 1971. He will be missed. Jay Schlottman
Ann Dowdle
June 5, 2013
My Girls,
I have just learned of our love's death. It is Wednesday afternoon. I thought of you girls Saturday morning and now I know why. Please know that I adored your Father and I adore you.
Much Love,
Ann
David with Cleveland Clinic Wellness at Browns-Steelers Game Dec 2012
Barbara Blankfeld
May 28, 2013
Dear Ann, Mullady, Audrey, and Kitty: I was so saddened to learn of David's passing. He touched so many people in his lifetime, and I bleive that his spirit of generosity and joie de vie will live on in all who were lucky enough to have met him. He will be greatly missed. I'll always remember him this way (see photo). Sending Much Love, Barbara Blankfeld (and son, Eric Blankfeld)
Julie Hill Sterling
May 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He did such good for the world with his work. My sympathies are with the family.
Ronnie Rinicker
May 27, 2013
so sorry to get this news. The Voelker family is in my prayers tonight!
Robby Guenard
May 27, 2013
So sorry to hear about David, many fond memories . Condolences to the family.
Jim Perko
May 27, 2013
Dear Ann, Mullady, Audrey, and Kitty.
It was a honor to serve David in the short time that I was privileged and blessed to know him. His will and courage inspired and touched many, it certainly did me! I "shake the sugar off the donut" when I say I really liked David and will always remember him. Love and prayers.
Jim Perko
Jim Perko
Jim Perko
May 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. It should bring you peace to know that he is wrapped in the arms of the Lord. He was a wonderful friend. Julie Ponze
Don Howard
May 26, 2013
Seems like yesterday, playing 1 on 1 basketball at David's boyhood home. Sweating, laughing, "let's play 1 more!" Has "new body now", laughing, playing & no sweat! Looking forward to our re-match!
Bill and Lynn Bearden
May 25, 2013
Our condolences to the Voelker family. Our prayers are with each of you.
May 25, 2013
With sincere sympathy. Carolyn Walters Honeycutt
May 25, 2013
To The Voelker Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your tim of sorrow. may God bless and strengthen your family.
With deepest sympathy, Gloria Bazile
May 25, 2013
To the Voelker Family
My thoughs and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God bless and strengthen your family.
Gloria Bazile
May 25, 2013
I never knew your family,but feel so special in knowing Mullady Crigler. I am sorry and send my deepest sympathy,Travis Breard
May 25, 2013
Mullady,Audrey,and Kitty,
Your Dad was a very special person to me and will miss him. I cherished his friendship. You girls were the joy of his life! My prayers are with you for you loss.
George Bass
Deb Surgi
May 25, 2013
My deepest sympathies, I remember David as a caring steward as I knew him through his work at ASH. To the Voelker family, I hope you will find strength and peace in your memories.
Danni Breaux
May 24, 2013
Truly a sad day! I will always remember David for his sense of humor. I had the opportunity of working with him at Howard Weil for 5 years. Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.
Leslie Graf
May 24, 2013
David's greatest gift to the New Orleans community was his three amazing daughters, women of grace and integrity. They will bring honor to his memory all the days of their lives, reflecting the care and kindness their father brought to all his endeavors.
Jeff Carter
May 24, 2013
My condolences go out to David's family. As a member of the National World War Two Museum Board of Trustees, David was truly an inspiration to me. Last December, David didn't need to come to our meeting-but he got himself out of bed, brought all the medical equipment with him and actively engaged all of us in the meeting because the museum, and the city of New Orleans was so important to him. He easily could have taken a pass and no one would have blinked an eye. I am so sorry I didn't have longer to get to know him better. My prayers go out to his family and close friends, that I am sure feel holes in their hearts today. No doubt, I do.
May 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss....prayers are with your family
Rita Jackson George
May 24, 2013
To the Voelker Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have very fond memories of my times growing up with David.
Donna Brazile
May 24, 2013
David Voelker was a life saver and a man of amazing insights and compassion. He believed in the goodness of others. Years following the twin destruction of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, David spent countless hours defending the city of New Orleans before the powerful in Washington and wasted no time in lining up support in Baton Rouge. To David's friends and family, he will be missed. Too his many fans and admirers, we will keep his legacy alive. I love you David Voelker. Yes we can!
Mary Frances Farlow Hooper
May 24, 2013
So sads to hear about David I grew up right across the street on Howard Lane in Lake Providence La
Elizabeth and Ben Janke
May 24, 2013
Audrey, Kitty and Mullady, We are saddened to hear of your loss. For the few times I saw him, I remember his bright smile and big heart. We are thinking about you all.
Margaret Seitz, RSCJ
May 24, 2013
I just learned of David's death. I am so sorry that I hadn't known of his illness. just know of my deep affection for all of the Voelker family, especially for Mullady, Audrey and Kitty. My sympathy to Kitty Mattesky and her family as well, and to all the Voelker clan. I wish I could be with you.
Karen Thibodeaux Stelly
May 24, 2013
Audrey, Mullady & Kitty... Your father was a precious and special person whose legacy is very evident in you!!! We are so blessed to have known him!! Logan will especially miss him!! We are lucky to be blessed with Audrey as part of our family.... We Love You Very Much and are so very Sorry for your loss !! Mark, Karen, Cody & Logan Stelly
Bob Matthews
May 24, 2013
My heart goes out to the Voelker family,so sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Boh
May 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy and gratitude for all David did to make New Orleans a better place.
May 24, 2013
Earth's loss - Heaven's gain. Until you re-unite with your loved one, may our God of love and Mercy comfort you and give you peace. Sweet childhood memories of time spent with the Voelker family ~ beautiful people. Love and Prayers ~ Lamar and Rhonda Perry
Billy Townsend
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss!
Amelie Bower
May 24, 2013
Dear Voelker Girls I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry for the whole worlds loss! I met your dad many years ago and he was 19. I also visited with
him last year and the way he talked about ya'll was so passionate I felt like I knew ya'll. I am proud that I say he was my friend and I know I will
pass on all the wonderful lessons I learned from him.I know that everyday people will see him when they see your good works. Sincerely, Amelie Bower
Wanda Frith-O'Neal
May 24, 2013
Dear Voelker Family, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael P. Zimmer
May 24, 2013
My condolences to the family. The Voelkers were neighbors and friends.
Cheryl Brazile-Hills
May 24, 2013
David was our friend and big brother, His spirit will live on through Audrey, Mullady and Kitty. I thank God he passed our way..
The Brazile Family
Gina Lorio
May 24, 2013
Mullady, Audrey and Kitty
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great man and I was very fortunate to have worked with him. I will always remember him as a gracious man and keep his legacy going with the Miracle League - his brain child.
May 24, 2013
you lost your father, I lost my best friend.
Boysie
Casey Westguard
May 24, 2013
Mullady, Audrey, and Kitty- We are terribly sorry for your loss. We wish we were in town to be there on Saturday and offer our support. Your father was an incredible man and we were so lucky to have known him. His legacy lives on in each of you. We know he was so proud of you. Sending you all of our thoughts, love, and prayers. Love, Casey, Mark, Harry, and Oliver Westguard
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