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2019
David Bash Obituary
PEORIA -David Stephen Bash, age 46, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in San Francisco, California. He was born to Dr. Stephen and Patti Bash on February 16, 1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
David is survived by his husband, Derrek Peel-Bash of Oakland, California; his parents, Dr. Stephen and Patti Bash of Peoria; sisters Deb Bash (Children -Kyler and David Bash) of Peoria, IL and Dr. Suzie Bash ( Dr. Peter-Brian Andersson, Children-Atticus, Hayden, and Sky Andersson) of Woodland Hills, CA; and brother, Jeff Bash (Erica, Children-Madeline, Gabriella, Charlotte and Jackson) of Edwardsville, IL. David loved and was extremely close with his entire family. He was an amazing son, husband, brother, and uncle.
David graduated from Richwoods High School in 1992 and from Webster University in Vienna, Austria in 1997 where he studied International Marketing. He was the Senior Director of Oportun in San Francisco, California. He previously was the Director of Personalization at Walmart Labs and the former CEO of Wine Quest. David also co-invented several patents regarding consumer finances.
David truly loved life and embraced each moment. He had an authentic compassion for others and his kindness, laugh, and positive attitude drew everyone to him. He had a wild and beautiful spirit and was full of love for his family and friends. He thought deeply and lived largely. He never turned down the opportunity for an adventure. He traveled the world, jumped out of airplanes, walked over hot coals, built schools for the impoverished in South Africa, rode his bike from San Francisco to LA for charity twice, sailed around parts of the world, camped out regularly under the stars, night scuba dived and climbed mountains, including reaching the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
He had an unparalleled optimism about life and people. He had a way of skipping over people's flaws and seeing only the beauty in them. He looked people straight in the eye, listened actively, spoke honestly and hugged sincerely. He brought joy and meaning to those that knew him.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held in Oakland, California and in Peoria, Illinois at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the charity of your choice because David firmly believed that we should follow our passions. He would have wanted us to show kindness and compassion to all and to live life to the fullest.
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Valerie
October 8, 2025
I never met David. But I´m sitting on his bench on Grandview drive and looked him up to see what happened to him. He definitely sounds like my kind of human. Of course I knew that because he has a bench in my favorite 3 square feet of peoria. This is where I would always sit when I was visiting from Florida.
Brad Krohn
February 26, 2020
We always predicted that David would do great things and he did. He would often visit his sister Suzie and me at the University of Illinois and he was one of the most precocious and truly creative thinkers that I have ever met. Steve and Patti, I am so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl & Brent Toland McKinney
December 24, 2019
In Peoria for the holidays and just heard about David's passing. I am truly saddened beyond belief. David was extraordinary and I remember enjoying him growing up. I feel blessed just knowing him. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
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Jonathan Zych
December 16, 2019
David defined the word,"spirit!" I knew David from Richwoods High School and was close to his family through tennis. David always had positive energy and made me feel like life was amazing! Hard to be down around him, a true free spirit!!!!! God bless the Bash family, an outstanding family!!!!
Tom and Judy Hayhurst
December 12, 2019
Our prayers and love are with you and your entire beautiful family, Steve and Patti. We have fond memories of much love and many adventures shared by our families. We will keep David and all of the Bashes in our hearts forever.
Barbara Fish
December 10, 2019
Dear Bash Family,
It is with deep sadness that condolences are offered to your family. Though I did not have the pleasure of knowing this beautiful soul, my heart goes out to all, especially Father, Steve, with whom I was friends at South Side Highschool in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Blessings,
Barb Wallace Fish, Malibu, California
Pamela Schubach
December 10, 2019
Dear Patti and Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is saddened for you both as I know how close and loving your family is to all. My prayers are with you all during this challenging time.
December 9, 2019
I met David sitting next to him on a United flight 15 years ago. He was an incredible person whose smile always lit the room. We had dinner two or three times a year and he never failed to make me laugh. I am devastated he left us so early, but he lived life to the fullest and accomplished more in 46 years then most people do in a lifetime. Rest In Peace my friend.
Marius Greenspan
Holly Bierman
December 8, 2019
Our sincerest condolences to your whole family. Your tribute to David reflects a deep and abiding love that you all shared. We hope that the wonderful memories of the joy that he brought you will give you comfort. Holly and Gil Bierman
Julie Waterfield
December 8, 2019
With great love for you, David, and your wonderful family. We were so happy to be neighbors and starting out in life together. Always, Julie Waterfield
sylvia fritz
December 7, 2019
Dr.Bash and your loving wife & family ... I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son ... My prayers and condolences are with you at this time .. May God bless you and keep you close to him at this time ..
Arthur Churchill
December 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss
December 7, 2019
Dear Dr. Steve and Patty Bash,
I did not know your Son but I wish I did. After reading his obituary, I have goosebumps at what an amazing individual he was. How BLESSED you were as a family to have had him and all that he became. My sincere condolences to your entire family.
"In our Hearts dwell our Loved Ones, nothing, not even death, can change that".
Your Sister in Christ,
Jill Booth
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