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David Inman Obituary
June 2, 1947 - December 1, 2022
David Boyd Inman passed away in Sonoma on December 1, 2022, from a stroke. Born on June 2, 1947, in Albany, California to Eloise and Dick Inman. Richmond was home. He worked at the family business, Val Mar Market. He then served in the Navy from 1967 to 1971. He returned to the market until it was sold in 1984. He started working at Chevron in 1985 and retired in 2005. He moved to Sonoma in 1987. He coached little league, volunteered at the boys and girls club and was a show-off on his kid's go-kart.
During his years at Chevron, he met Susan Cawley who he married 8 months later in 1996. They had many adventures together such as camping with Susan's family, road trips, working on their hot rod and stock Model A's, 4-wheeling, river rafting, to Europe, a cruise to Alaska, and many car shows. He enjoyed bowling, visiting with friends and family playing games, watching the 49er's and taking day trips to various local events and places. He was a member of Petaluma's SIR Branch 58 and the Sonoma A's Model A car club.
David will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Susan, his children Jason Inman and Monica Badgley (Inman), Monica's fiancé Paul Gatlin, brothers Rex, Jim and Richard Inman and their wives Susan, Loretta, and Diane, grandchildren Ruby and Morgan, and many other extended family.
There will be a memorial on January 21, 2023, from noon to three at the Sonoma Veterans Hall, 126-1ST Street West, Sonoma.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Sonoma Valley Fire Fighter's Association or your favorite charity instead.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom and Cathy Moody
January 23, 2023
To Sue and David up in heaven: Your ole friends in Northern Michigan miss you and wish we could get together to share one more wonderful moment with you. It seems like we have known each other forever and we cherish the memories we made together. When we look back, we remember nothing but great times and lots of fun and laughs. Not sure if the clam chowder soup or peach pie is any better in heaven as from SanFran and the orchards of Michigan but I know Dave will be enjoying it any way. We cannot scratch the surface of the fun we had with Dave and Sue. The world lost a wonderful, smart, kind gentleman and heaven gained a saint.
We will miss Dave and see him in heaven. Sue, be strong. Dave was your rock but you must adapt to carry out Gods wishes.
Ann Marie Larson
January 19, 2023
We will always have plenty of memories with you and our family. I especially remember rafting, the Grand Canyon, reunions and more than one graduation. We recently talked of future visits and reunions which you won´t attend now, but know that you will always be with us. I will never forget your generous soul and that goofy laugh! We love you!
Ann Marie, Ronnie, Lauren, Daniel, Brice, Madison and Daniel Loper, Jim and Loretta
Vicki Brombacher
January 10, 2023
I had many cousins growing up, David was the closest to my age. We had many little adventures together, I loved his sweet shyness & he always had my back! So grateful I was able to visit with him and his family this past summer at our family reunion. He came to see me & my husband many times in Oregon, we always had so much fun when he came. I will miss your sweet smile David, and fun loving spirit. Rest in peace, I will see you on the other side. Love you your little cuz Vicki Inman Brombacher
Linda Connolly
January 9, 2023
So sorry to hear this news. I knew David from Woodrow Wilson school in Richmond and Harry Ells, also class of `66. I shopped at Val Mar market after work after I was married. It was always nice to see him at the store after so many years passed, he was a good guy. Nay he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely, Linda Hall-Connolly
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