DAVID SOBBA

David Joseph Sobba David Sobba -- Devoted father, loving husband, beloved son, brother, and friend. No words can explain David, who lived his life here on earth big and as bright as the stars and sun! He touched so many in his short 54 years. A healer of many in his career, yet, as he said so many times, his cancer healed him in many ways. He was an avid outdoorsman, and schooled many friends on his skis, on his bike, in the mountains, or in a fierce game of cribbage. He loved competition, even if it was just the first fish caught on his many trips with family to Sitka, or the first one to the top of Big Mountain on his skis. A good day for Davey was a "5-sport day". His greatest treasures were his incredible children Perrey and Walter Sobba. Even though he is gone from this world he will always be with them, guiding them and loving them. He met the love of his life, Sue Purvis, and although their time together was short it was filled with love. David had friends all over the world whom he loved with abandon, especially his life-long co-conspirators Bill Weiss and Tommy Pierce. It was evident as he passed away in his home with many loving friends by his side. Besides his wife and children, David is survived by his father Walter Sobba, mother Anne Brohan, sisters Christine, Kathy, Mary, and Annie, and brothers Tommy, John, and Danny, and their extended families who love him dearly. For the friends and family who knew David, we all know he was always with his constant companion ... his phone. In lieu of flowers, just remember David's final voicemail message: "Put a big smile on your face and have a great day" ... and pay it forward.