Dave is my stepfather and he passed away 10 YEARS ago today. Sometimes I can't believe it has been that long. He was an exceptional person and an all around fun man, but apparently he was needed more on the other side than he was here-although I think my mom has a bone to pick with someone on that subject! I wrote this little list quite a while back. It has some of my favorite memories and qualities about him. Although my children won't know their "Papa Dave" in this life, I have wanted to preserve some of my favorite memories about him as I've done with their other grandpas as well. Here are a few: 
He loved to make breakfast and would always save me a pancake if I slept in.
We always had four-wheelers and for years I would have parties and have friends come over and also have the neighbors come and ride them. He was very generous with them and really enjoyed it when people had a fun time with them.
He loved Mexican food and knew how to find good guacamole and put salt on it! Yum! He is one of the reasons I love Mexican food so much.
He liked to dry the wet newspaper and other items off in the open oven! And it worked!
He loved to grill and was so good at it. (Even tried It in the house once-whoops!)
He loved to "tinker" in the garage and could fix anything.
He loved a good burger.
He loves my mom.
He was the epitome of true charity and would help anyone.
He was friendly, tolerant and respectful to all. He really was loved by many people.
He was one funny man and just plain made life fun! We still laugh at some of the things he said and did. We sure miss him!
P.S. Since it is game day, and he LOVED the Cougars...Go Cougars!!!
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