David Lynn Steed

David Lynn Steed

David was suddenly and tragically taken from us on December 24, 2007. David was born in Ukiah, CA, on February 15, 1963. With his family, David moved to Hoopa in 1966 where, being the “baby brother “, he was "educated "and somewhat tormented by his older brothers Randy and Rick and their shenanigans.

He followed in his father’s footsteps and worked in the construction trade, most recently with Keith North owner of Loleta Realty. Keith loved David as a son and will so miss him. Thank you Keith for loving David so much.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Steed in July of 2004 and his beloved father, Raymond in November of this year.

David is survived by the love of his life, Paula, wife of fourteen years; mother-in-law, Marlene Mooneyham; sons, Andy (grandsons Zaden and Xalier), Jaimie and his wife Shawneen and Evan; daughters, Jennifer and her husband Jim and April. He is also survived by his loving mother, Pat Steed; his best friend and brother, Rick Steed and his wife Patty; nephews, Rich and his love Kim, Cole and his love Christina, Travis and his wife Terri and Monroe Steed; his sister-in-law, Cindy (Randy); his niece, Kendra and her husband Rocky, Dustin and his wife Michelle, and Ian and Morgan Steed. He is also survived by countless friends and those he considered extended family.

David was a very loving and compassionate man. He, like his brothers and father, gave so much of himself to anyone who was in need whether they needed money, his time or maybe just firewood. They only needed to ask and David would give. David was also a very forgiving man. He even forgave a total stranger who had stolen from him and, on the day he passed, made a "gentlemen’s" agreement, shaking his hand and allowing him to reimburse him. David was repaid for his forgiveness with the loss of his life.

David was especially proud of his son Evan who with a GPA of 3.4, went on to attend College of the Redwoods and follow in his and Grandpa’s footsteps and enroll in the construction course. A truly proud moment was on December 13 of this year, when Evan was awarded a scholarship for his studies by the Humboldt Builder’s Exchange at the Ingomar Club in Eureka.

There are no words to describe not only the loss that we are suffering, but also the support from extended family, friends and even strangers.

We would like to thank so many, the Fortuna Police Department, the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department and other agencies for their exhausting efforts. We are so sorry that your holiday was marred with this incident. Thanks also to the many friends that have offered their prayers, hugs, tears and best wishes.

A potluck celebration of David’s life will be held at the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department Firehall, So. Fortuna Blvd. in Fortuna on January 5 at 1:00 p.m.

An account has been set up in memory of David for his family at Umpqua Bank in Fortuna.

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