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David Raine Obituary
David Latimer Raine, Jr., passed away on September 2, 2024 at the age of 74. David lived his life full of love, creativity, generosity, adventure, and joy. From his college days living at Crooked Bridge in Lexington, Virginia and his summers at Casa Chaos in the Outer Banks, he was known as the life and host of the party. Despite having multiple health challenges, he never let that spirit fade. After being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) his brain capacity and physical capabilities began to deteriorate leaving him increasingly confused and with dementia, but that did not stop his desire to host and take care of everyone else. Anyone who knew David was familiar with the phrase "Anything I can get you?", as he always wanted to ensure the people around him were comfortable and enjoying themselves even once his condition made it so he couldn't physically provide. David lived bravely and with determination ultimately accepting his limitations with his PSP diagnosis. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Schanzer; his children, Zoë (Jason) and Joshua Raine; brothers Randy (Beth) and Stephen (Carol) Raine; and a large extended family and group of friends.
David was raised in Richmond, Virginia, a graduate of Huguenot High School (1968) and Washington and Lee University (1972). He worked as a writer and publisher as well as in communications at the VCU Massey Cancer Center. However, his true passions always resided in the arts. Regardless of his health challenges, he always maintained a positive loving attitude and was able to leave behind many beautiful memories in the form of his art, publishing, writing, and photography. He dedicated his life to his wife of 37 years, Harriet, and his two children, Zoë and Josh.
Special thanks are given to all the wonderful caregivers, health care providers, physical and occupational therapists, trainers and friends that offered continued encouragement and support. The family invites friends and family to gather on Sunday the 8th of September at Bliley's Funeral Homes located at 3801 Augusta Ave in Richmond, Virginia. From 1 to 3 p.m. there will be a visitation with the family followed by a short memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. Friends and family are welcome at the family's home afterwards. Another celebration in David's style will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Cure PSP, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, or the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Peter Davidson
June 3, 2025
David and I were classmates at Washington and Lee and worked together as proofreaders on the literary magazine Shenandoah. My favorite memory is of the time we decided to go to a fiddle festival in Pipestem, West Virginia. My wife, Sugar, and I didn´t have a car and the ever generous David offered to drive us. We drove through the night and when we reached Pipestem, slept uncomfortably in his little car. As the sun came up friends who played in an old time string band surrounded the car and Geology Professor, Odell McGuire, woke us up tapping on the windshield and telling us to get our lazy butts up and enjoy some music. I lost touch with David but saw him listed in the W and L magazine and found myself regretting that I´d never reached out, and moved to find that he was a writer and publisher and worked for a cancer center, none of which surprises me. What a fine human being. Miss you, David!
Eric Paul Nolte
December 25, 2024
When David was a high school senior, we fell into conversation about The Big Questions of life, love, and the cosmos. He was so smart and articulate! While he was confident and knowledgeable, he displayed not a dram of arrogance. In particular, I was impressed by his knowledge of the ideas of Ayn Rand and by how he was so confidently able to speak about the work of this highly controversial intellectual, and to hold forth without any apparent fear of how he was going to inspire many people to condemn him for his views! This confidence of his is a display of real heroism! I recently moved back to Richmond after 50-some years away in New York as an airline pilot, and I was looking forward to renewing my friendship with David. Imagine my sorrow to learn that he has now so recently gone away to the Great Beyond. All great blessings on those he loved and who loved him.
Eric Paul Nolte
December 25, 2024
When David was a high school senior, we fell into conversation about The Big Questions of life, love, and the cosmos. He was so smart and articulate! While he was confident and knowledgeable, he displayed not a dram of arrogance. In particular, I was impressed by his knowledge of the ideas of Ayn Rand and by how he was so confidently able to speak about the work of this highly controversial intellectual, and to hold forth without any apparent fear of how he was going to inspire many people to condemn him for his views! This confidence of his is a display of real heroism! I recently moved back to Richmond after 50-some years away in New York as an airline pilot, and I was looking forward to renewing my friendship with David. Imagine my sorrow to learn that he has now so recently gone away to the Great Beyond. All great blessings on those he loved and who loved him.
Eric Nolte
December 25, 2024
I knew David in high school, and he impressed me as one of the brightest and most engaging bulbs I ever met.
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Britney Clisham
September 8, 2024
It was an honor to watch my little sister, Leah, dance with David for the father daughter dance at her wedding. Zoe has been an additional sister we are blessed and thankful to have in our lives. David, you will be greatly missed! thank you for all you´ve done to touch the lives of others. Thank you for being you
Alexis Buhl
September 7, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time
William W Fraker
September 7, 2024
Condolences to all his family. David and I worked together on the high school literary magazine and were involved in drama. We last spoke after he was a student at W & L and had recently returned from a year in NY publishing. He reported that he was somewhat taken aback by the amount of alcohol consumed over publishers' business lunches. We also debated the beginning of modern extistentialism. We both were probably mistaken but it was a decent discussion of the different approaches: David's advocacy for Nietzsche and mine for Kierkegaard. David was a quick thinker and delightful conversationalist. He had a kind and generous spirit that made him a wonderful friend.
Eb Lottimer
September 6, 2024
David was a wonderful human. Loving, kind and smart. May his next journey be filled with love laughter and health. Peace brother. Eb Lottimer.
Ellen Vance
September 6, 2024
Randy and Beth-I am so sorry for your family´s loss. Sending my deepest condolences to all of you.
Ellen Barnard Vance
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