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David Holven Obituary

David Holven woke up every day thankful for his life and his family. He passed on March 12th and is survived by his family, Bobbi, Erik, Kacy, and Anne. He was truly unique, hilarious, and incredibly kind. Those close to him saw him as a free spirit, one that cannot be described in such a small space. He will be remembered by his family and friends, and he will never be forgotten. Peace and Love Dave Holven.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 25, 2018.

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Clyde Blaisdell

August 12, 2018

I was very sad to hear of Dave's passing the other day. He was a great friend to my brother, Oren Blaisdell, from childhood until his untimely passing in 1993. My hope is that they are hanging out once again somewhere in Heaven, laughing as I remember. My condolences to Dave's family.

David! Buddy! You will always be with me our hearts connected. I love you Bud!

KEVIN ALESSANDRI

July 15, 2018

July 15, 2018

David Brother, You're an Angel Bro! Always my Love for you! I will always think of you and so come visit me, ok Buddy! I'll hear the DRUMS! I love you! Kev Alessandri

June 27, 2018

Hey David, Eddie Rios here ... had some of the best times of my life with you ... miss you !

June 25, 2018

So surreal...I am and was a fellow student and classmate of David's back at John F. Kennedy High School in Sacramento California...class of 1976. Simply solemn to see this and know that David is not here any longer...thank God for both His love and the memories we get to keep.

Edward & Melinda Bevans

June 25, 2018

To Dave's family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Unfortunately, I had not seen Dave since our years at Kennedy but I have thought of him on occasion over the years and wondered how, where he was.I was hoping he would attend our 40th reunion, I even recall asking some of our classmates if they had seen him. I was in the concert choir and Dave accompanied us in the stage band many times and we all had a lot of great times on those trips! Wishing your family comfort in knowing he was a friend that will never be forgotten.
With Great Sorrow,
Melinda (Freese) Bevans
Class of 1976

June 24, 2018

On behalf of Dave's graduating class, Kennedy Spirit of '76, we express our condolences to the Holven family. He will be remembered on our website's in memory page:http://www.classcreator.com/Sacramento-CA-Kennedy-1976/

Joe & Valerie Rohde

May 22, 2018

Rest in Peace David. We just found out about his passing. So sorry your loss for your family Bobbi.

Brian Delavan

March 26, 2018

RAVEN!!!

Debbie Baldwin McCoy

March 25, 2018

Dave was the most wonderful brother-in-law and friend to me. I always appreciated how he loved and took care of my sister Bobbi, Erik, and Kacy. His spirit and caring was so evident in all he did. Will miss him greatly. Much love and peace David.

Robin Long Reilly

March 25, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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