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David H. Charlson

David Harvey Charlson was "the party". A larger than life character who lived life on his own terms and brought smiles to almost everyone he ever touched. He died on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2013 due to complications associated with staph infection and liver disease. David was one of the early pioneers of the executive search profession. His meteoric rise became the envy of an industry and the pattern by which many attempted to emulate.


David has friends who have become his family and their outpouring of love and concern in this difficult time has been inspiring and faith re-affirming.


David leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Michal, his son Adam, his daughter Janice, and his two wonderful grandsons, Ryan and Brandon. We will miss you dearly David. Godspeed on the next leg of your journey.


For questions regarding memorial arrangements, please direct all emails to [email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2013.

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Jo Galatoire

March 12, 2022

Kind man
Good to his friends

joe gillings

March 25, 2013

Michal and Adam: We will miss all of the good times we had with you,and David.He is in a better place now,free of pain.Our prayers are with you,Love Pat&Joe

Jo Galatoire

March 21, 2013

David,
You were the best,always fun, generous, willing to give good advice and a good friend.You will be missed dearly.
Kindly,
Jo G.

Sandy Drosnes

March 21, 2013

From our years in elementary school, you were something! You and Michal from the time that you met were the best, then and now. Sandy D.

jim smith

March 19, 2013

there will never be another...i'm so sorry you left us so soon.

jim

Judy Doubleday

March 19, 2013

You will be missed, David. Rest in Peace. My love and prayers to Michal, Adam and family.

Coby Regehr

March 19, 2013

David, we laughed for 30 years, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Newport Beach, Palm Desert, DC, PA and Tiburon. We skied the powder at Alta and hacked away on the golf courses in the Desert. We dined in the finest restaurants and shared maximum grins! You leave behind Adam, a super star in Executive Search and your wonderful wife Michal who shared a very special love for you. Keep your eye on the ball, slow down your back swing and only one mulligan per nine holes, journey on my friend!

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