David H. Cote

David H. Cote 71, died October 24, 2005. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; children, Richard (Janet), Peter, Paul (Catherine), and Denise (Andrew) McCreery; and four grandchildren. David was an extraordinary man who truly led an extraordinary life. His mission was simple: faith, family and friends.... and definitely fun! His faith guided him through a long and gratifying career in Pharmacy, as well as medical work on the Navajo reservation for more than three years. In his early fifties, David and his wife Mary Lou put convention on hold to serve a term as Peace Corp volunteers. David was deeply committed to the Catholic Church and his faith in God. He was actively involved in charitable organizations, political groups and family matters. David's family was his priority, period. In college, he met a beautiful, brown-eyed girl who would become the absolute love of his life. They were engaged on their second date and they lived happily ever after for more than 45 years. He loved his wife more than anything. David was a loving and dedicated father, raising four beautiful, happy children whom he enjoyed spending time with frequently. David has always been very proud of his kids and the adults they have become; he told them so often. David had many friends with whom he laughed, played, dined and traveled; they were each other's support, confidant and comic relief. He always said that at the end of the day, it was the relationships that mattered most, and he truly lived by that philosophy. Having fun was not an option to David, he always brought life to the party. He enjoyed traveling, fine dining, good wine and better conversation. He acted on stage, sang around the house and whistled wherever he went. His spirit, his love and his zest for life will all be greatly missed. A commemorative Mass will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco. The celebration of his life will continue at the home of his daughter Denise at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to express their sentiments may do so by donating to the American Diabetes Association, 40 N. Swan, Ste 116, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.