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David Shick Obituary
1957 - May 30, 2022
David Charles Shick was born in 1957 in Santa Rosa to his loving parents Dorothy and Jerrod Shick. He passed away in Petaluma on May 30, 2022, survived by his sister Ellen, brother Dan, niece Allyson and nephew Nathan. A longtime math instructor at St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma, Dave was a skilled and generous teacher and tutor who loved music and the outdoors. He will be sorely missed. Online memorial service on June 25, 2022. Email [email protected] for details. We request donations in Dave's honor be made to the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
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joseph scigliano class of 1999 SRJC
July 10, 2024
I was an old student in the nineties: I had failed algebra not once but twice in high school starting in 1957 about the time Dave was born into the world of ours. I so appreciated his getting me through Intermediate algebra with the Sanforizing instructor: john I forget now. I was so happy: I had him tutor me privately through intermediate algebra finals. I passed with a C thank you Dave: we sure miss you. I once saw him shopping at G and G in Petaluma where Safeway is now by the Junior college in Petaluma. I think of him a lot yet. I was orphaned at age six in the old country of Italy in the forties after the war and immigrated in 1952 and put in foster families that I wish to forget, but the main thing is that I am trying to write my story of in spite of and AGainst All Odds, I survived to tell my story and one day maybe have it published for future benefit to offer solace and fortitude to those in need. Amen to all that. joe of SRJC grad 1999 with two associate degrees thanks to Dave and his help in algebra. Rest in peace Dave for you sure helped me so much in my time of need to feel I finally got through algebra in spite of all odds.
Sam hazelton
July 9, 2024
Mr Shick
What can I say. He was a great teacher. He was funny, knowledgeable, ahead of his time in theory, and just a great statistician. I will always remember the paper towel scene 2010 stats class, he knows what I´m talking about. Especially Mitch reddick and Kris farina
Ali Axthelm
October 25, 2022
I am so sad to hear about this news. Dave was such an amazing human. He tutored me in statistics right before covid started and was super flexible when we had to go online, he just wanted to help. Great energy every meeting. I could not have passed my classes without him. Not only was he a genius but he was super kind and personable. He always cared to hear about my weekends and asked me about my life! I absolutely love Dave and he will be missed!
Ashleigh Lint
July 5, 2022
Hello Shick family;
I've just heard of Dave's passing, but I knew him as Mr Shick. He was my math teacher in 2002 at SV, and I was one of his first students there. He was a terrific, funny and genuine man, who offered his time to me (us) whenever possible. I am so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. God bless you all
Olivia Ruffino
June 18, 2022
Dave was one of the best human beings I´ve ever met. The best tutor a student can ask for. Generous, kind, understanding, and a math wiz. He will be missed deeply
Renee Vercoutere
June 17, 2022
I am so sorry Dave has passed. I knew Dave from SRJC where we became good college friends and study partners. Always admired him for his love of math and how helpful he was to so many fellow students during that time. He was fun to be around off campus too. I will always remember his special smile and how he was just 100% himself. Prayers to family.
joseph Scigliano
June 17, 2022
I sure liked how Dave
Schick got me through algebra at SRJC in the nineties : especially in Martin's intermediate algebra in the late nineties: tutoring me at a cafe.....so greatly grateful to him and he will live in my memory all my days. Thank you , Dave
Lora
June 14, 2022
During this time deep sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone, may,God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss as you remember your loved one. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Lena
June 14, 2022
May god´s loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this difficult time Matt 5:4
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