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Steve Mhoon
August 29, 2011
My deepest sympathies for the Otterman family. I worked with Dave on a couple of projects a few years ago here at Abbott and enjoyed his spirit, humor and professionalism. He was a great guy! I will miss him.
Doris Ricks-Lankford
August 27, 2011
My sincere condolenses to David's family and friends with this loss. At the Ft. Worth Support Group, he always had quick smile and a response to the effects of ALS in the lives of those he knew. And, his comments were always well thought through and effective. He will be missed by all who had the honor and privalege to have known him.
May God's grace, love, and mercy sustain and keep you now and throughout the coming weeks. And, my all your memories fill you with joy, and bring a smile on you face whenever you remember sharing his life.
Doris Ricks-Lankford
Patient Services Director,
N. Texas Chapter of ALS Association
Blessy Korula
August 27, 2011
Mr. Otterman was a wonderful, witty, happy person, who was not only kind but a very humble man. I had known him for the past 11 years as long as I have been best friends with his daughter Ann. And through out the past 11 years I got to spend several moments with him, his wife Joan and Ann. Thinking back about all those times, it just brings a great big smile to my face. I remember always having a laugh when I was around him. He just had a way with people and I’ll deeply miss that. Even though it hurts now, I know he’s at a better place. Ann, Joan and Dawn, I love you guys, and will continue to remember you in my prayers and thoughts.
Frank Sipics
August 26, 2011
Dear Joan & Family, Sincere sympathies to you & your entire family. I had the pleasure of getting to know Dave through our association at Abbott. We first met about 20 years ago. Dave flew in to help me with a critical instrument situation I was managing in Vorhees, NJ. He did an awesome job that first meeting & the countless other times he helped me. I valued the conversations we had about everything and anything. He was a good man. I hope knowing he made a difference & an awareness of your own fond memories will help you through his passing.
Carlene Winkles
August 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dave and I worked together many times during our years at Abbott. He was always smiling and a joy to work with.
Suzane Carter Norris
August 25, 2011
Joan, Dawn & Ann..please accept our sincere sympathy in David's passing. Many years have passed since you lived on Hadley St. but they are many fond memories of the great neighbor he was.
Ken Calkins
August 25, 2011
My sincerest condolences to your family. There will be "Otterman tracks" at Abbott for years to come as a result of all of the work and help David gave to us. Always willing, always positive, always a spirit raiser. Thank you so much for sharing him with us!
Dick Spielmann
August 24, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I knew Dave for many years at Abbott and always appreciated his reliability, his knowledge, and especially his great sense of humor. I extend my sincere sympathy to all who are close to him.
Janet Kuhn
August 24, 2011
Dear Joan, Dawn & Ann...
I am so sorry about Dave. I will always remember his strength just a couple months ago to do the walk with us in Forest Park. Please find comfort knowing that we are thinking of you all in this sad sorrowful time.
Janet, Bill and Matt
David Blunt
August 24, 2011
Sorry to hear about the passing of David.Our sympathy goes out to Joan, Dawn, and Ann and the rest of the family.
Sharon Nugent
August 24, 2011
My sympathy goes out to all...Joan, Dawn, Ann, ....We here in the outpatient dept at Shriners in St. Louis are praying for all of you in this time of sorrow. Please take care and let us know if we can do anything.
The Ayers
August 24, 2011
Our condolences go out to you Joan and your family. For the brief times that we spoke to David when he picked you up at work we knew he was very special. Our prayers go out to you.
Michele Walker
August 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family. He was a great person and will be missed by those blessed enough to know him.
Jamie Hansen
August 24, 2011
I had the opportunity to work with Dave when he was at the Field Repair Center. Dave made me a better engineer, and he always put a smile on my face. I was lucky to have met him. He will be missed by so many. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Tlusty
August 24, 2011
My sympathy goes out to Dave's family. He was a great guy who I had the honor of working with at Abbott. He would go out of his way to help me out. He had a smile or a smirk on his face that you couldn't help but laugh at, and you would wonder what he was thinking. Dave's legacy will live on.
Steve & Elizabeth Johnson
August 24, 2011
Joan, you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Your entire family was so kind to us when we came to St. Luke. Thinking of Dave's laugh makes me smile. May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
August 24, 2011
Dear Joan, Dawn & Ann,
The memories of years at Calvary U.C.C. always include your wonderful family. Leonard still talks about the fishing (or was it hunting?) trip they took together. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
Sincerely,
Marilyn, Leonard, Elizabeth, Kathy and Erika Huebner (St. Louis, Missouri)
August 24, 2011
My sincere condolences to Dave's family. I worked with Dave at Abbott for 3 years before his retirement and was glad I got to know him. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Jim Kaiser
August 24, 2011
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of Dave. Dave and I worked closely during the "early" Abbott days. I will always remember him as a very kind and helpful person. Amarjit Panesar in Germany
Penny and Robert Richey
August 24, 2011
My sincerest condolences to Dave's family and numerous friends. Dave always had a smile on his face here at Abbott. May you all remember the sweet times you had with your husband and daddy. God bless you.
Mae Spill
August 24, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Otterman family. Ann, I always enjoyed hearing about your adventures with your Dad. My prayers are with all of you.
Emile Diou
August 24, 2011
I worked with Dave twice during his career at Abbott, once during the launch of the AxSYM instrument and later at the Field Repair Center. He always had a way of making me laugh especially when things seemed tough. Although I never met his wife and daughters, he always spoke about them. He was a good person and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
W. J. Miles
August 24, 2011
I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Dave at Abbott. He was always very supportive and would do anything he could to help. All Field Service Engineers knew him and each one can tell you a time that he helped them with a problem. Your family will be in my prayers.
Rod Defibaugh
August 24, 2011
I worked with Dave many years and cannot believe he will not be in our life. I greatly enjoyed sprit and sense of humor. He often openly shared his love for his family. My prayers and condolences to his loved ones.
Tammy Brown
August 24, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Otterman family. You are all in my prayers for strength, peace and comfort at this difficult time.
August 24, 2011
David and I were in the same group at Abbott and shared many good times He was always smiling I enjoyed having him as a friend. My condolences to his wife Joan, daughters and family Jack Hall
Ann Vasseur
August 24, 2011
David will be greatly missed by so many! He was a proud Vietnam veteran and a great contributor to society. He spent much time with Habitat for Humanity and Tarrant County Food Bank along with other charities. He had a great sense of humor that stayed with him until the end. He will be missed so much but never forgotten!
Dave Harding
August 24, 2011
My sincerest condolences to Dave's wife and extended family. I was a coworker of Dave's and also enjoyed the occasional game of golf with him. Dave will be missed.
Kyle Hranitzky
August 24, 2011
I worked with David many years at Abbott and enjoyed having him as a coworker. My condolences to his wife, daughters, family and friends.
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