Dave was in the automotive industry in Ventura, where he successfully owned and operated an automotive repair business for many years before acquiring a Texaco service station. After that he moved to the Northern Sacramento area where he continued in the automotive field, making a very large amount of lifelong friends along the way.

For many who knew Dave his passion for racing was endless. He was best known in the racing community for his 55 Chevy and helping others on their race cars. Not too often in life do you find a "true friend" and to many Dave was that "true friend" and he will be missed dearly by so many.

He is survived by his son Steve Faist of Ventura, daughter Sheri Faist Lewis of New Castle, brother Doug and wife Lois Faist of San Clemente and their two sons Christopher and Cameron Faist.

Memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on Sunday July 11 at OST Trucking Park , 2951 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. Assisting the family is family owned and operated Perez Family Funeral Home; 805-983-3457. Please visit David's Memorial at www.camarillomortuary.com

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Published by Ventura County Star from Jun. 20 to Jun. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for David Faist

16 Entries

Rick and Donna Duty

June 14, 2024

It´s hard to believe it´s been 14 years. We were in Hot Rod Power Tour this week. In Bowling Green, so many of Beech Bend Raceway´s scenes reminded us of our great times together at the annual reunions. Your memory is indelible - you are missed to this day.

Jeff Wood

July 11, 2010

I remember Dave's smile like it was yesterday. He would come by the machine shop at Montalvo Auto Parts just about daily. Though I hadn't seen him in many years, we'll all miss him.

Carol Elswick-Cash-Branch

June 28, 2010

I haven't seen Dave for years but it seems he lived his love for racing all his life. Wonderful for him...full of friends, family and cars...and still smiling. RIP Dave Faist !!

Teresa Wharton-Kenney

June 23, 2010

Steve,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you and your father had some difficult moments, but I'm sure you know how much he loved you and your sister.

Love,
Teresa Wharton-Kenney

June 22, 2010

Doug, I cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear of David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I think of your wonderful mother often.
Sincerely, Shirley May Steelman

Afton Waldren

June 22, 2010

Love lives on forever in the memories, in the stories, in the hearts of All whose lives have been touched by a very Special person, and that Special person was Dave. God Bless Afton

Dave, in the Opryland Hotel, Nashville.

Rick Duty

June 21, 2010

In the last few years, my friend of 40 years would be our house guest at this time of year, as we attended the National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green Kentucky. The timing of his passing is painful; the loss irreparable.

So few times in life, one gets a chance just to meet someone as openly friendly and genuinely helpful as Dave. Donna and I are honored to have considered him as family.

Nate Duty

June 21, 2010

I have known Dave for years dating back to when Dave and my brother Rick ran out of Montalvo Speed Shop and Auto Parts with the help and friendship of Bob “Thumbs” Waldren. Dave was always helping others and was just a kick to be around. This time last year Dave and I were at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky at the Hot Rod Reunion with my brother Rick, his wife Donna and some good old Tennessee friends that Dave met back there. Just a couple of weeks ago we were having dinner together and doing a bunch of bench racing as we did often on his way home from taking care of his Redding area customers. This was a total shock to me and my brother, we all will miss that big old grin he seemed always to have on his face. You got to believe he’s still smiling down on us all. See ya later pal.
Nate Duty,
Orland, CA (but forever from Ventura)

jim wright

June 21, 2010

happy trails old friend it was an gas

June 21, 2010

I have known Dave for years dating back to when Dave and my brother Rick ran out of Montalvo Speed Shop and Auto Parts with the help and friendship of Bob “Thumbs” Waldren. Dave was always helping others and was just a kick to be around. This time last year Dave and I were at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky at the Hot Rod Reunion with my brother Rick, his wife Donna and some good old Tennessee friends that Dave met back there. Just a couple of weeks ago we were having dinner together and doing a bunch of bench racing as we did often on his way home from taking care of his Redding area customers. This was a total shock to me and my brother Rick, we all will miss that big old grin he seemed always to have on his face. You got to believe he’s still smiling down on us all. See ya later pal.

Nate Duty,
Orland, CA (but forever from Ventura)

Rebecca Duran

June 21, 2010

Steve and Tiff..you both are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Much love, Mike & Becky Duran

Dennis Thompson

June 21, 2010

I have been Friends with Dave for over 40 years. We had so many good times together, I will cherrish those Memories Forever. He was the most friendly, Upbeat Person I have ever known, Always had a smile on his face. David will be Missed by all of us who knew him. My Sympathy, and Prayers go out to Steve, and Sheri, and his whole Family. RIP My Good Friend God Bless.

Stephen Winegar

June 20, 2010

Dave was the type of person we were all lucky to call friend. He was always smiling and never in a bad mood. You never knew where he would show up and he was always ready and willing to help out with any project. We will all miss is smiling face and easy going personality.

Greg Real

June 20, 2010

Dave took his son Steve and myself to the Drag Races in the third grade with his 55 Chevy. I believe it was a old airport in Santa Maria. When I turned 16 I worked for Dave at Faist Texaco were his 55 Chevy was inspired by all who worked at the station. He put the 411 gears in my car while I was at school. I could not wait that day to "lean it over" as Dave would say. That rear-end prevailed over many 4 speeds that were grenaded.

DAVE, ALWAYS A CAR GUY

JIM FERREN

June 20, 2010

DAVE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE FOR OVER 40 YEARS. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE DAVE A FEW DAYS BEFORE HE PASSED. I WILL MISS HIS CONSTANT SMILE AND HIS WILLINGNESS TO ALWAYS HELP AT THE DRAGS AND ANY WHERE ELSE HE MAY BE. JIM FERREN

June 20, 2010

Oh Dave, you are missed and thought of very often. Our prayers go out to your family. Such a young life to be taken away but now Heaven has another great car guy. Love Dave and Chris Corrente

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