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David Heffelfinger Obituary
Heffelfinger, DDS
January 5th, 1941
October 10th, 2013
David passed away peacefully late Thursday night at the age of 72. He is survived by his son Eric and will be greatly missed by his girlfriend, Katarina, family, friends, colleagues and patients.
Born in San Francisco, he grew up in the Sunset District. David was educated at Saint Anne of the Sunset Grammar School, Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco State University and Creighton School of Dentistry. He served as a Captain in the Airforce, volunteering for humanitarian aid projects including providing health care services to people in remote villages in Vietnam.
Devoted to the health of his many patients, David practiced dentistry in the Sunset District for more than 40 years.
Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 14th at 2pm at Saint Anne of the Sunset Church, 850 Judah Street in San Francisco. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Heffelfinger
Jim Cavanah
May 7, 2024
David, I sure miss you! A better Brother in Law I cannot imagine! I know you are very proud of Eric and his family. Eric is carrying the Heffelfinger name and doing it well!! Aloha, Jim
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
David Heffelfinger DDS 3/26/1993
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
These are the 4 pages from Dr Heffelfinger's 70th Birthday book created in January 2011 I referred to in my previous post.
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
These are 4 pages (out of many) from Dr Heffelfinger's 70th birthday book that his office staff made available for his patients to sign in January,2011.
Joe Johnston
October 6, 2023
It's coming up to the 10th Anniversary of Dr Heffelfinger's passing.
I was a delivery person for a dental lab, so I regularly visited about 20 offices. I would describe his dental office as "a party thinly disguised as a dental office." And considering the nature of a dental practice, that is not easy to achieve.
As an example, his patients would bring the office pastries. On many days, the office would have more than your average Starbucks.
Among other things his patients liked about him is they could trust him to be give an unbiased evaluation whether a tooth need repairing asap, or they could re-evaluate it at the next check-up.
He treated everyone who entered his office as a friend including me, the delivery person.
Dot Snow
November 11, 2013
I'm sorry to hear David is gone. He was such a kind, generous, and compassionate man. He will be missed.
I remember how he loved the ocean and Golden Gate Park
Bernadette Ferriter
November 2, 2013
am terribly sad to hear of David and realize what a great loss this is to his family and friends...Dave Barrelier informed me several days ago and I have been searching for some of his photos. He was always such great fun!
Barry and Vicki
October 15, 2013
We have lost a dear friend but we thank God for putting David into our lives. We know God will give him the grace to realize the birth of his first grandchild when she comes into the world in January, the same month that David was born.
Jim and David, Huntington Lake 2001
Jim Cavanah
October 15, 2013
Eric, David was one of the truly outstanding people I have met in my life. A Great laugh! Great sense of humor! Always positive in his outlook, as evidenced by his determination over the past number of years. Adventurer--Kayaking in Hanalei, Skiing in Sierra, joining the Santa Cruz boys at Huntington Lake for fishing--and that was just with me!! We will truly miss David and I know he will always be with us in our hearts.
October 14, 2013
Eric- I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man who truly lived life to the fullest and my thoughts are with you and Katarina at this time.
Hannah
October 14, 2013
David was always a pleasure to be around and had such a gracious, good humored manner. I always remember the platters of sushi he brought to our holiday party. Our thoughts are with you, Eric, in this loss. And Katarina, you brought David many joys. David and Anne Burns Johnson
October 14, 2013
David was one of the home boys since high school days. He was Uncle to our children and Godfather to Dominic. His infectious smile always set the tone, his warm personality forever welcoming. He was always one of the good guys. Our love to Eric and his loved ones. Leonard Berardi family, Nevada City
Shannon M
October 13, 2013
Very sorry for your loss, Eric. David was always a positive experience when I was around him.
Best,
Shannon Mac
Barry & Vicki with Katerina & Dave - Nite Out
Barry and Vicki Mc
October 13, 2013
Barry & Vicki with Katerina & Dave 2012
October 13, 2013
Terri Schenk
October 13, 2013
Dear Eric & Family,
As being long time neighbors and good friends we are greatly saddened by our loss of David. He was a very wonderful man! He will be greatly missed.
We know he is now up in heaven with us beloved parents and family.
If we can do anything please let us know,
Fondly,
Terri Schenk & Family
Stephanie Gieseler
October 13, 2013
David had a knack for enjoying life, and he made the most of every day. My heart goes out to Eric and Katarina for this great loss. We were not ready to say goodbye to him, and he will be truly missed.
M. Ketabchi
October 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting David late last year for the first time and in few occasions since. He was full of determination and life. It is hard to believe he is not among us.
Tom Parenti
October 13, 2013
David was my Dentist for over 40 years but most of all a great friend. I will truly miss. May he rest in peace.
Philomena Mangan
October 12, 2013
Eric, So sorry for your loss. Our family has so many wonderful memories of your father going back decades. He was a good man who will be missed.
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