David Stover Obituary

I hosted a dinner for our son´s 34th birthday. Our son-in-law´s parents were in town, so they are in this photo as well. You would have been the best Grandpa!

I cannot believe it´s been 17 years since we lost you. No one can fill a room quite the way you could. We will always miss you. Love, Your Wife, Widow & Soulmate, Deb.

Even though the years have passed the pain of your loss has not left your loved ones you are still much loved and missed I recently a vision of you greeting Maggie Mae and how happy you both were to see each other

Fifteen years have passed since I last held your hand or kissed your handsome face, but it seems like yesterday. We will always miss you. Love, Deb.

It's been 14 years and we never stop missing you.....

Dave you are still very much loved and missed and your love is carried on through your beautiful children and Deb

Remembering you on your birthday.I may never have met you. But through Deb I felt I knew you. R.I.P David
CL

Today would be y our 62nd birthday--or 18 and holding, according to you. I still miss you, and I always will. Love, Deb.

I never met you but through your family and friends your beloved wife l know how special you were it always happens that way when God takes the special ones too young I know you have been watching out for your family and I want you to know that I send love and prayers to them every night bless you for being such a loving kind man

Still missing you....

It has been 7 1/2 years since we lost you, but we miss you every minute of every day. I can still hear your voice, your laughter, and see your beautiful smile. Your granddaughters are like you--bright and cheerful. I see you in them, and I know you watch over them, just as I know you still watch over me and our children. We miss you. Love, Deb.

Deb, I just read about your wonderful husband and that hes taking what I call the "BIG SLEEP"
"It is as tho you are asleep and yet you know nothing and it shall pass in the blink of an eye" is how the Bible describes death. For Dave, we are all already reunited, I pray that as you miss him knowing this might bring you comfort. Especially when experiencing milestones in your life and the lives of your children. When you find yourself saying "God I wish Dave could of been here for this." Know that for him all this time and all you have been thru and done has passed as quickly as you can blink your eyes, and he has already seen it all. And know that when you to take the Big Sleep it will be like you just said goodnight and then you are being awakened only moments later. Only to find that years have passed and all of your family are together again. Those gone before you and after. When I get to take the longest yet quickest nap of all I look forward to meeting you both. And then I'd like for you to meet my most loved, my Sons. And as you wanted to take on a child with special needs my affection for you as a person not just a writer has grown tremendously. My eldest son is 23 and cannot sit up, talk (with words that is) yet he has a voice I love. And I would like to share a poem I wrote about him,(Jason is his name)
The poem is entitled "Angel In The Making" and you can read it at poetry.com Just do a search under my name-Tina Perry, I was given the Editors choice award, Tho Jason is the greatest gift I could ever be given. Just as Dave was one of yours. Sincerely, Tina Perry
Til we all meet again or til?

Dave's spirit is everlasting. I unfortunately never meet him. I recently learnt of him and his goodness after I began to assist Ms. Stover regarding some military matters. I'm forever grateful for her gentle and kind spirit. I will always remember Dave and Ms. Stover.

I had the privilege of working with Dave for a couple years in Portland, up until his departure from the Reserves.
A finer man I have not met. It always amazed me that no matter how weak Dave was, he never had anything negative to say nor did I ever hear him complain.
I believe it was around December 2004 that I went on leave around Christmas and hadn't seen Dave for several weeks. After the New Year I saw him for the first time in many weeks, and unfortunately his health had deteriorated and he looked much different. Dave being Dave, he still had nothing but positive words and I had the opportunity to talk with him at length.
Dave will always be an inspiration to me and I feel privileged for knowing him.
Rest in peace Dave.

Sincerely,
Jeff Hauck, CMSgt, USAFR

Deb - Something this weekend reminded me of Dave, so I had to come read your memorial information again. I still find it hard to believe that someone so alive in my mind is no longer with us on earth. But I know he's in heaven watching over all of you - and us. My thoughts are never very far from you, my dear friend!

I am so sorry for your lose. From the notes etc. I can tell he was a good man. I strive to be good as well and wish I could have met him. My name is also David Allen Stover though most people call me "Bugs". I hope that time enhances your memories and eases your pain. "Bugs"

I'm sad that Dave has passed away; he was a generous, loving, good man. I feel honored to have met him. Blessings and prayers for you all.

Our thoughts are always with you. Dave was a wonderful friend and neighbor in Carefree land. He could always offer a cheerful laugh to our motherhood dilemas. We are so very sorry for the loss of such a fine man, husband and father.

Love to you,

Warren & Dale

Deb and family,



You have my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear of your loss.

Dear Deb and family,



I only met Dave once, at the RWA conference in DC -- it was plain to see the love between Deb and Dave. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all -- may the loving memories you all have of Dave help to ease the pain of his loss.



Hugs and Love,

Terrie

Dear Deb, Barbi, Bonnie and Ben

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. From reading all of these messages Dave was obviously a wonderful heroic man, who will be greatly missed.

My prayers are with you all! Hugs and God Bless!

penney

I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family, Deb.

Dearest Deb

You are forever in my thoughts through this difficult time.

Dave was a hero in the true sense of the word. I know he is watching over you, Barbi, Bonnie and Ben, and he will still be guiding you from above. His spirit will live on in your hearts forever.

Let me know if I can do anything for you.



Love - CL

Dear Deb and family, you have my sincere sympathies. Reading all of these messages, I can see he was a warm and wonderful person who will be dearly missed by all of you.

Dear Deb, Bonnie and Family;



I have sat down many times to compose a note to you only to find that I didn't have the words. Although I still don't have the words, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave will never be far. Listen quietly and feel his presence and strength.



Take care of yourselves and each other.

Cheri

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Dave in Gresham, OR at ATMI. Even tho I worked with Dave only a short time I enjoyed that time. Dave was a good man and will be missed.

I was very saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I only knew him a short time. He was always very friendly and that he enjoyed people. He was a very happy man and will be missed.



Deb and Family my wishes and hopes are with you during this time. I will celibrate the fact that I got a chance to meet him and will always remember his smiling face.



M.Willis

I've worked in the HR Dept. at the Gresham Campus of LSI Logic since April of 1998. Denise Walton just shared with us the sad news about Dave. My deepest sympathies to each of you. I'll always remember him as being a very caring and sweet man.

Dear, Deb, Barbi, Ben and Bonnie

I am so sorry to hear the death of Dave. He was a caring husband and Father. Your family has touched my life in so many ways and I will never forget Bonnie and her loving family. Please say hi to Bonnie for me. I do miss her. Love You all and may God Bless you and comfort you.

Deb, Barbie, Bonnie and Ben,



We were so sorry to hear about Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this difficult time. We all have such fond memories of Dave watching the boys playing soccer. He sure was proud of his children!! I hope you all know that and keep that in your hearts forever. We will be here for you in Colorado.



The Gargala Family

To Deb, Barbi, Bonnie and Ben,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know how devastating this loss is, and we grieve for you and with you. We pray that you'll be find peace and strength in the upcoming days.



With love,

Sherry, Valerie and Vanessa

Deb and Family,



May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time. David is fondly remembered and revered. I only knew him through you, but it was enough. Your joy in each other was evident to everyone. Would that others could be as blessed as you both were. Time will ease the acute pain, but will never erase the memories. Just know that people are thinking and praying for you.



Joyce

I cannot phathom the pain and heartache you must be going through. You guys are in my prayers. For now and for always.

Dave was indeed a hero. He loved his family more than anything in the world and proved that every day.



I know you will miss him, but you have such wonderful memories of him that he won't be gone from you ever.

Dear Deb, Bonnie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.It is very hard to say good-bye to one who meant so much, but remember that all of Dave's best qualities live on in all of you. Let your own precious memories be a comfort to you now and throughout the days ahead.

Deb and family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you as I empathize with your loss. I understand the feeling of the empty hole in your heart. I've been told time is a healer, and must assume that is true. But, I believe loving someone for most of your life and the memories shared is what will bring you through the lonely times. May God bring comfort to your hearts and healing to your spirit.



Written in love,

Sending gentle healing hugs to the Stover family...You were so blessed to have had him in your lives...hopefully, soon, the happy memories will dull these sad memories

Deb and Family,

No words come easily to comfort. Just know you are all in my thoughts and prayers, and we in Colorado are looking forward to seeing and pampering you.



Robin

Deb and family:



I find this difficult to write and find it even more difficult to accept that Dave is no longer with us. Words truly can't express how much Dave meant to me and the whole office staff. What a wonderful man. Even when he was clearly in pain, he went out of his way to offer words of encouragement to the other patients. He never complained when I was late (nearly every visit!)and he was always more interested in my well being than his.



I wish that I could have done more to help him.



In my profession I meet hundreds of people a year. I am an avid reader of history and biographies. I have a very short and very select hero list, but I want to assure you that Dave is on it.



Thank you for the privelege of caring for him and for your trust. Dave won't be forgotten and will be a constant inspiration for me.



Jeff McWilliams

Deb, Barbi, Bonnie & Ben,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Deb and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet, wonderful, hero. He will live on in your heart, memories and your wonderful books. I feel like we are all a big family and we pray and support you all. Take care sweet friend!

Debby

Dear Deb and family,



You are all in my prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time. Remember the good times with Dave and those memories will ease your pain in the coming days.

Deb, Barbi, Bonnie, and Ben,

It is with heavy heart that I sign this guest book. You are all so fortunate to have had such a wonderful man as a husband/father. May the many wonderful memories of such a loving, devoted, fun, and special person he was help get you through the coming days, months and years and keep him alive in your hearts forever.



With much love,

Maudeen

Deb, I strongly believe that Dave is in heaven now smiling down at you and your family. He will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Kathy

What a wonderful photo of Dave. I hope that's the way you'll always remember him. Sending prayers for healing in your family. Just know I'm thinking of you and your family and sending love.

Dear Deb,



I'm very sorry to hear that Dave has lost his battle with cancer. Although I did not have the privilege of knowing him, it's plain to see why he was loved by so many friends and family. Thank you for sharing his beautiful eulogy.



You and your family are in my thoughts, and you have my deepest sympathies.



Sincerely,

Looking at Dave Stover's picture, I am reminded of how handsome and wonderful this man was. He was Deb's real life hero and the inspiration for her writing. I never got to meet him personally, but I feel like I know him through Deb. We have been graced by his time on earth and still are by his real life example of what a hero really is. We'll miss you Dave, and thank both God and you for the time you spend with us.

Dear Deb:

Nothing we can say will ease your sorror and loss. People will say they understand but you know in your heart they don't. He is with you still and surrounding you with his love always

Blessing and caring

Judy

Dearest Deb and Family,



No words ever seem appropriate at a time like this, so I will just say, you have all my love, good wishes, and hugs from the heart.



Yours,

Carla [Sue] - just one more thing we have in common, darling Deb.

The ladies at the Wichita Area Romance Authors are sending prayers, love and healing comforts. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Deb, Barbi, Bonnie, and Ben,



Please accept my deepest condolences, but also my brightest encouragement.



Your husband (and father) was a man of great integrity, character, and good humor. He did for his children the most important thing a man is called to do...he loved their mother with all his heart.



I remember meeting Dave at the RWA conference in D.C., his laugh and 'red suspenders' are what remain in my memory. As well as his evident pride in his wife.



The type of husband and father he was is why I will never settle for less than that for myself or my children. It is rare, but as Dave and Deb proved, possible.



Blessings and wonderful celebrations of a live well lived by Dave Stover.



Best,

Jodi Beyes

Dear Deb & Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.

Dave Stover was a kind and gentle man with an unforgettable smile, the knid of smile that lights up a room. He was devoted to his family, loyal to friends, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Deb,



My heart is aching for all you have been through. I've had you in my thoughts and prayers, and will keep you there.



Betty

Although I only knew Dave through Deb, he has my greatest admiration for the love and laughter he brought into her life. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by many. May God welcome him with open arms.

To Deb, Barbi, Bonnie and Ben. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you all and Dave. Here's a poem that I wanted to share with you, love, Cathie:



I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the way of happy times, and laughing time, and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Thinking of the Stover family during this difficult time, may loving memories lend you comfort durng this difficult time.

Deb, all my love to you and the kids.



Val

Deb,



My condolences on the loss of your husband, Dave. May God Bless You & Your family during this difficult time.



Love,

Pam

You've always put us first, and have been a wonderful husband and father. You are our hero now and always. We love you so.

Love, Deb