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DAVID PAPE Obituary

November 17, 1950 - July 3, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY David Lee Pape, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away during the early hours of Tuesday, July 3. Born in Norristown, PA, on November 17, 1950, Dave graduated from Northwest Classen High School and The University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. With a lifelong love of theatre, he was involved in the design and production of countless plays, concerts, and events for Ballet Oklahoma, Lyric Theatre, and many others. Also an extremely talented craftsman and woodworker, he supervised hundreds of commercial millwork installations throughout the metro, earning the nicknames "Dave the Door Dude" and "Super Dave." He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years Vicki, his daughters Amanda and Emily, future son-in-law Geoff, his brother Don, sister-in-law Margaret, niece Anne and her husband Michael, canine companions "Ozzy" and "Wally", and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Marjorie Pape. A kind and generous man, Dave will be fondly remembered by his loved ones and those who remembered to put his tools back in the right place. A celebration of his life will be held beginning at 2pm on Sunday, July 8, at the Civic Center Music Hall. We welcome all those who wish to share their memories to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to Free to Live Animal Sanctuary, Rocky Spot Rescue, or the charity of your choice. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.mercer-adams.com www.mercer-adams.com

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Published by Oklahoman on Jul. 6, 2012.

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Stan Clark

February 5, 2013

I just found out that David had passed and I am still in disbelief. What a great guy with a fantastic personality. I didn't know him very well - but, I saw him on construction sites quite often and he always yelled at me if he saw me and we would talk a little bit. He was always upbeat and had a great personality. He was one of the good guys!

July 9, 2012

I havent known Dave long but he has been doing alot of work at my office installing cabinets and he was a delight to be around. I never seen him that he did not have a smile on his face. He will be missed.

Sandra Cooper & April Coker

David in 1992--MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

Dale & Danelle Hall

July 7, 2012

Our condolences to Vicki, Amanda, Emily and Don and all of David's family. David was a skilled, creative and talented member of Oklahoma City's theatrical community who will be greatly missed.
David and I worked together for over forty years in theater in OKC and he was probably my oldest friend in Oklahoma City. He helped me in so many ways, both professionally and personally. He was always willing to lend a hand on any project that I had going whether it was installing windows as I worked on my house, or helping drive one of the trucks on a ballet run-out.
David served as lighting designer for Lyric Theatre for many years. He made numerous trips to pick up equipment and sets for both Ballet Oklahoma and Lyric Theater. He was Ballet Oklahoma's first stage manager and worked over thirty-five years in that position. David also worked with sound and set up the first wireless system for Lyric. While at Oklahoma City University, he designed both sets and lighting for many of the university's productions.
David always had a positive attitude and never missed a call. Not only that, he was always on time for every call. Danelle and I will miss him forever.

Denise Moses

July 6, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to David's family. I remember David so fondly from HS and from days at Lyric Theatre. God Bless, Denise Moses

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