Dave R - we lost a family member on our forums...

[Scream And Fly]

Bob Garone told me of the terrible news last night. I just can't believe that. We have lost a member of our family... Stephanie, I am terribly sorry, and please accept our deepest condolences.

Jay Smith suggested we send flowers in the forum's name... I'm in for that. What do you all think?


Sincerely,

Greg

[rl]

he was a super nice guy and a family man. this is a sad day for us all here. steph, we are all very sorry for your loss. he will be missed by us all. greg flowers are a nice thought. i will send some $ in the mail to put towards them. may dave rest in peace, rl lanham

[Talon2.5]

do we have an address and time on memorial services?

i cant get money up there that fast in the mail but isnt there a thing.....1 800 flowers or something that i could call?

thanks, skip

[Boz]

I just retrieved a message from Stephanie and learned of this 5 minutes ago.
Stephanie, as mentioned in my other post, in the event you don't get there, I'm sorry to hear of the news. I lost my father when I was 18 and truly understand what it feels like. Don't place a time on healing, it takes some longer periods than others; You feel how you feel. Keep you chin up Stephanie. Things will feel better in time but time really does heal.

Take care,

Colin

[Talon2.5]

i found this link for flowers

http://www.proflowers.com/cfm/productSelection.cfm?occasionID=SYP&lng=&REF=&validAcc=&selectionTypeID=

if we get an address flowers can be sent

thanks, skip

[drag120]

Truelly a sad day. I haven't heard of when the funeral is yet but I am checking on it. I heard he was either snow blowing or shovelling and came in and said he didn't feel good. Dave will be missed by many! He was a super nice guy. My condolences to his family. Stephanie, if you read this, please let us know when the visitation and funeral will be held. Just a side note, I stayed at his cottage the night before my accident and they spared no expense not to mention their great hospitality. His wifes name is Carol. I am planning on going to the visitation if at all possible. Tom Wright

[Liqui-Fly]

Greg do you want to do this through the S&F PayPal account?

David

[CompKing]

Only knew Dave through his posts but always liked to read his posts.Seemed to always be positive and informative:cool: :) I read about it over in technical on Raceman's thread and just sat there 10 min.Never met him but feals like I lost a close freind:( His daughter said he was 57 which is just to young.Dave you will be missed:(

[LaserModVee]

I am deeply saddened to read about this tragic loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of DaveR.
We have lost a friend and fellow enthusiast that shared our passion to Fly across the water.



Godspeed DaveR.

[snowmanmtl]

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[DaveR]

I am so deeply touched by your out pouring. You are all wonderful people who although you may not believe this, you have helped my so much. He really did like you all. I so wish you could have all met him, you really would of liked him, and you probably could have talked boats for 24 hours and he would have been as happy as he could possibly be. He was 57, but definitly 27 at heart.
He was shoveling when we got home from our cabin, although I offered he said no. A few minutes later he was inside on the couch calling for me. He asked me to call 911 and he was in a great deal of pain. Seeing my father die in the living and being by myself (my mother was in Florida at the time) was the worst expericece anyone could ever have. But he went quick which was exactly what he wanted! That day driving home, he even talked to me out of the blue about his wishes. I wish someone would have told me I'd loose my dad that day. But no one did.
There will be no service at a funeral home or viewing, he did not want that. So we are having a mass at our church in Clawson Mi It's called Guardian Angels Catholic Church.
Sorry for taking up so much room. Thanks so so much again
Stephanie

[JW]

And our loss. I wanted to meet Dave some day, as we don't live all that far away. My condolences to the family.....

JW

[DaveR]

Oh Sir that picture is so wonderful. I tried to print it but it didn't work. It's my dad all over. That look on his face is true happiness. He was like a little kid. If I can get any picture you might have of him with his boat I would be forever in debt to you. Maybe it can be sent to his email address or mine. [email protected]
Thank you . Bless you

[BK]

Wish we could have met him in person too. :(

[Rickracer]

Deepest condolances from Barb and myself. Your dad was a great customer, a great guy to talk to, and I was really looking forward to meeting him one day. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.

Sincerely, Rick Freeman and Barbara Reed

[Dave@DunnWright]

I can't believe my eyes reading these posts. I have done work for Dave and just finished several e-mails talking about top pinning pistons for a 260 he had bought. My condolences go out to his family. If it is any consolation someone who had expressed his final wishes probably had his life in order the way he wanted. he will be missed from this community.

[us1]

I just turned my computer on and read this, I am stunned. I really liked Dave and talked to him often on S and F. He will be hugely missed. I am so sorry.

[DaveR]

Hi this is Stephanie DaveR's daughter. I just wanted to let those of you know who are interested in the information on my father's arrangements. The memorial mass will be on Friday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church at 10 am in Clawson MI. There will be a luncheon afterward at the K of C Hall in CLawson. I know many of you are not in our area and many of you never met my father in person, but this is not only for us and our family, this is for everyone who liked my dad. I know that I would be happy to meet any of you. I also realize that life is still going on out there and jobs just don't stop. What you've already done is more then enough. I'll never be able to thank you all enough. I will keep and cherish all of your remarks about my father in a book. Sounds silly, but I will treasure it.

[Instigator]

once again we are taught how fragile life really is!
Very classy Stephanie, thanks for letting us know.
Gary

[Instigator]

once again we are taught how fragile life really is!
Very classy Stephanie, thanks for letting us know.
Gary

[crazy horse]

Stephanie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad when he was 60, Your never ready for it.

[Superdave]

I never met Dave, but we exchanged thoughts & ideas. Sounded like a heck of a guy. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave

[Tom D.]

My prayers go out to you and your family Stephanie!

Tom

[ALLISON7710]

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. AND AS HARD AS IT MAY BE, TRY NOT TO MOURNE DAVE R. BUT CELEBRATE HIS ETERNAL LIFE, FOR HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE THAN WE. GOD BLESS YOU DAVE R.

[Capt.Insane-o]

Your cabin is right by where I live. Dave and I were supposed to meet up a couple times this summer and put some scars on Sage Lake, but with my constant schedule it never came to be. I'm sorry for your loss, He was a truly nice person from what little I spoke to him. :(

[737jetmech]

I am very sorry to hear of this.
God bless you Dave!

[jamoore]

Never had the pleasure of meeting your father or your family. My heart goes out to you. As a Catholic, I am sure you have heard this prayer before. It is what is on my fathers marker and I wanted to share it with you and everyone else here.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their (Dave's) souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen.

Respectfully, Joey

[DaveR]

You are all so wonderful. Your good wishes and prayers truly have made my mother and I stronger. Even my extended family are so touched by your thoughtfulness. Just to know that my dad touched or helped some of you makes his life just that much more meaningful. What you saw and read on this forum was truly my dad. He would have dropped everything to help all of you. His passion for boats is what kept him young at heart. I only pray I can keep his dream alive. Even If I can just get that boat on the lake one more time. He taught me how to drive. He actually taught me to drive boats at the age of 8. I have to do everything I can to keep it going. At least I'm going to try. The knowledge and passion you all have on boats is a gift. I wish I would of took more of an interest with my dad. I tried.
I appreciate everyone of you. I wish you could have all met him.

[pirogue]

Stephanie, sorry to hear about your lost, did not know your dad personally but, he sure was a nice and helpful person. My heart goes out to you and your family. Once again sorry:(

Craig

[AnthonySS]

STEPHANIE,

you can rest asurred that your Father has impacted a lot of peoples lives here on SandF...when it came down to serious stuff...your Dad was right there for us. He truly was an intergral man and I am sure that has also rubbed off on you...

Have No regrets as again he has left his mark on many of us and now that part of him lives strong in you!!

Your Family is in our prayers... GOD BLESS

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgement, but has passed from death into life" JOHN 5:24

[Capt.Insane-o]

Give me a call, I'm pretty much right around the corner, be happy to lend a hand ,wrench ,prop whatever, hang in there. Your dad has my # there somewhere:( Lynn jr.

[Jason Huber]

A great man who will be missed and an enthusiast not forgotten... God's speed.

[Barefoot Bob]

Hang in there, we'll pray for you.

[DaveR]

Thank you. I need all the prayers I can get at this time. His death weighs heavy on my heart. And a bit of guilt. But thanks to all of you I know you got to know the great man we all did. I wish I knew a quarter of what he knew about boats.
Dave's girl, Stephanie

[BRENT GILL]

Dear Stephanie,
I am very sorry to here of your father passing on. I lost my 15 yr. old son a couple of years ago and I know of the strength that can come from numbers. The people on this site will pray for your family and rest assured that there is power in numbers. I know
your Father is in a better place but I also know in the coming days
you will miss him even more than you do now. So I hope you will draw on the strength of our prayers. My heart goes out to your family.

Brent Gill
Pasadena , Texas

[Mark C.]

I am so very very sad. I was just catching up on some reading on the board here and saw the news.

Dave was one of the finest people I have ever known. We corresponded regularly and tried to talk on the phone every month. We worked on some similar projects at the same time, compared notes, offered each other advice, agonized over some things, laughed at others. Dave went out of his way to help me out on more than one occasion. Dave's love for boats was deep in his blood - from the full size boats down to the R/C boats he loved to run.

Last month when it was posted here that I was pondering the future of the I.H.R., sure enough Dave sent me an e-mail right away offering support and words of appreciation. His second-to-last e-mail said to me in part, "There is a lot of pressure on you right now about the IHR site for a lot of reasons, but BELIEVE me, life really is short so you need to do what is best for YOU."

Life was too short for Dave Raymoure. Dave, my friend, I will miss you dearly.

- Mark Casper

[DaveR]

Dear Mr. Casper
This is Stephanie, Dave's daughter. thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. I'm so glad you at least got to chat with my dad. He really did love boats and loved helping other who loved boats. He'd talk all the time that he was busy doing research to help people who had problems, or he was running out to the garage to check on things he did. He wanted to help, and lived for this web site. I wish the others he chatted with got to meet him or at least talk to him too.
The quote from my dad is almost eerie. But that was him. He lived the way he wanted. But he was taken too soon. I'm going to try everything in my power to keep his boat alive. This may be too big of an undertaking for me, but i'm going to give it my all, for my dad. i want him to be proud of me up there. I want him to say "my baby girl did it, it runs in our blood" He taught me a bit about boats. We were taking the safty boating class together when i was around 10. He was letting me drive the checkmate, long before I drove a car. So I think i can do it.
Thanks again you are ever so kind to take the time to write.
Stephanie Raymoure

[Mark C.]

Stephanie -

Thank you, and you have my sincerest and deepest sympathies. Dave was a very special person and I can see by your messages that he raised a very special daughter. Don't think for a second that he wouldn't be extremely proud of you right now.

You CAN do it and keep his boat alive. Dave had many friends and, as you can see, many of them were right here on this board. If there is anything any of us can do for you, or help in any way, please don't hesitate to ask.

Take care,
Mark

[AnthonySS]

...there are many of us here that will support you to keep for Fathers Spirit and boat alive in you!!!!

God Bless...

VERY Well Said Mark C.!

[98Mirage]

I haven't been logged into S&F lately and to find this thread this morning. :( I met Dave from the reader rides, I saw his boat and I noticed he was from Royal Oak. (where I grew-up) I sent him a email and invited him out to my lake last summer, we talked boats and I gave him a boat ride. We've been friends ever since, I'm going to miss him and our boating discussions.

See Ya Dave,

Dennis

[Eagle One]

While I was not a personal friend of DaveR I had on occaision spoke with him on the phone and by E-Mail. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. We are truly sorry for your loss and we will miss him.
Noah Legear and all the employees of Eagle One Performance Products.

[DaveR]

thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. My mother and I needed it. Now after seeing Tom W. yesterday and my father's mass, I feel better about being able to keep my dad's dream alive. I'll get that boat in the water one way or the other.

My mother seems to think my dad maybe mentioned a boat race of some kind in Michigan this year. (I'm sure there's many) but my dad wanted to attend it. I'd like to be kept posted if there is. I'd like to attend it myself. Especially if I can get my dad's in the water!!
Thanks again. We love you all.
Stephanie Raymoure

[Capt.Insane-o]

That they are having the Drags by Grand Rapids this summer. We will see if the water levels are going to be high enough for it though.

[drag120]

Yes there is 1/4 mile drags in Grand Rapids. The river was still ok last week. The dates are July 5-6th at the Riverside park off of Ann Street. I will help in anyway possible, just name it. I went to the Mass and what a touching one it was. My condolences to Carol and Stephanie. Feel free to call me anytime. Tom

[Capt.Insane-o]

Had to watch paint dry. :( Dave called me at work one day, and we babbled a LOOONG time about 2.5 this and that, for never meeting it was like talking to an old friend. Keep your chin up Stephanie, spring is right around the corner, and somebody needs to keep those on the lake in line;)................

[skydog]

God Bless... you, And your Family.

[DaveR]

I wish I was as confident as many of you in my ability to get my dad's boat back in the water. Just looking at all the things he has here, I can't make much out of it. I just hope this isn't going to turn out to be an impossible task. I know many of you have shown support and said you'd help, but you and I know that you all have lives too, and to stop and help someone you don't know, or hardly know, is asking a lot. But I sure appreciate the confidence you have in me.
I still can't believe it's been a week, seems like a day, one that won't end.

[skydog]

All will help you for SURE!! Just let us know! We are family.
You take care of yourself.
Skydog

[Sharkey-Images]

My condolences for your loss...:(
I have placed a tribute to DaveR on my site that links back to this thread in hope that it will bring you more support.
God Bless...

SharkeyMarine Charity page. (http://pages.zdnet.com/sharkeymarine/id39.html)

[Capt.Insane-o]

putting it back together.I'd be happy to help. I know Jay Smith just did a motor for him. I'm from the Saginaw area. A marine mechanic in the middle of winter from Michigan does'nt have much of a life:p so it would be no hassle. :)

[98Mirage]

Hey Capt,

Dave also bought a used Sportmaster, I think his old case had a broken prop shaft. I've volunteered my services on swapping the gearcase and misc, but, I'm not sure what he had done to the engine? I also think the boat is at their cottage, near you. You may be the hero of this situation! I think we'll find out more from Stephanie soon.

Dennis

[H2Onut]

Go Insane-O go Insane-O go Insane-O.

That is a VERY kind and unselfish gesture Capn Insane O.


You have HONOR ! my friend....very rare quality now a days. Now if we can just get Stepanie to the rumble.

[DaveR]

yes all of your gestures mean so much to us. The boat is up north. I'm afraid that it may have to be sold. That will be later on if necessary. I still in my heart feel I have to get in the water one more time.
I am willing to pay or do whatever I can if someone takes the time out to at least come look at the shapes it's in, because I truly have no idea. I know that next to me now is a crate my dad took the time to custom build to have a motor sent out. It's back now, unfortunately I don't think he even had time to "play" with it. It's so sad for me to even think about. So much unfinished business. Please don't take life for granted, I just realized that the hard way. Live it to the fullest.

If there's anything else I can answer for you concerning the boat I will defintely try!!
Stephanie

[Capt.Insane-o]

This broke my heart, so I'd more than happy to get it going for you. This has been a loong winter besides, it would be great to break up the monotony. I'll call Jay and see what was all done to motor and if anything else is needed. I have a PILE of parts that I would like to see start dissapearing, so I probably have any of little stuff that might be needed. You can get a hold of me at 989-793-0018. I'll be up north again tomorrow, so try me Thursday. Oh yea, you got to go to the rumble with it.;)

Let'er rip!

[Barefoot Bob]

What a heck of a nice guy:) ;)

[Capt.Insane-o]

Can't leave a good man down, would'nt be right.

[DaveR]

Thank you again.
I can be reached at my own email as well as my dad's. Mine is [email protected], if you need any other info, or anything.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Even if I just get it in once, then sell, I'll feel as if I didn't let my dad down.

[H2Onut]

Your father would be proud of you. Keep your chin up, he will always live in these boards with us.;)

[Barefoot Bob]

I really like the special touch you added under DaveR....A Member Forever. That is really nice.

[bulldogdaddy]

steph. i know if i died before i got my boat put back together i would really like to see someone take the time to finish the project i started. your dad i'm sure will be very happy. and captain, who said metal heads didn't have a heart:D

[DaveR]

Thanks
I agree. It would break my heart if i couldn't get that boat in the water at least one more time. He lived for that boat, I'm so sorry he died before he got it back in the water. But with everyone's support on S&F I think I can do it

[NPK2003]

Stephanie;

I'm sorry this condolance is so late, but I just read about your Dad's passing this afternoon. Your dad was only a few years older than myself and seemed to have the same youthful spirit. I always enjoyed reading his posts and as has been stated above often, he was a member of our S&F family too and will continue too be missed and remembered. I pray for you and your mom to find peace, happiness and good fortune in the future.

A word to d' Capt. I had a serious medical setback over the holidays and was having a hard time coming back out of it. My family didn't seem to be enough, and some of my S&F friends went out of their way to visit me and keep me going. It has made a world of difference to me. I'm sure your efforts, Capt, will make such a difference for DaveR's family too!

Nick Kaye

[Capt.Insane-o]

I hope your doing okay after your port job.:eek: See you at BTTW. It'll be up and screaming, no problem. Jay sent me a message, and couple other people have informed me a little. So as long as the all or most of the parts are around it'll be a snap. I live for my boats too , and from talking with Dave it was obvious he had the "bug" as bad as the rest of us poor souls;)

[thebone69]

He will be in my thoughts and my prayers. God Bless.

[DaveR]

hello again everyone. This is Stephanie, DaveR's daughter. Just an update...my mom and I are doing well. We have good and not so good days. It's very hard for me to go into the garage. There was a lot of unfinished business in there. You wouldn't believe all the boat parts. I sure wish I would have taken more time to learn things about them with my dad.
We are getting close to heading up north as the weather gets warmer here in Michigan. I'm am still so thankful for everyone who has offered to help. YOu don't know what it means to me. I'd like to take you up on the offers as well. It's still just a tough time right now, but today was a day my dad would have loved. He would have been "playing" in the garage all day. It made me realize I'm doing the right thing by getting the boat going...it's in my blood too.
Hey my dad also had a cool RC boat too. Just the fiberglass (V-boat) but very cool. Have to get that going too!
Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers...take care

[CompKing]

Stephanie,
Even though it hard you will be happy you get it back on the water again.Ten years ago next month I lost my close freind and boating bud in a work accident a age 31.:( The boat was in peices and was both hard and felt good at the same time to go out and work on it.Got it together and every time you drove it you could feel he was close:cool: :) I kept it going for a few years till the cost of 2 high strung machines was more than I could handle.Went to sell and my brother in law (Mr Gimlet) decided to he wanted it so its still around and so are the memories:)
Heres a pic of him running it,I'm sure he's good freinds with your dad by now telling lots of boating stories:)

[Capt.Insane-o]

When your ready to go. I was out today finding stuff to do on mine. Sure was nice. Ice took a beating the past couple days. Felt like I was shot out of a cannon the past couple mornings, amazing what a little warm weather does!:) Wheee!