David Dunbar (Big D) Online Memorial Tribute

In Memory Of David Wade (Big D) Dunbar

13th June 1944 – 28th August 2007

"A Life Worth Celebrating!"

This memorial website was created in the memory of David (Big D) Wade Dunbar, born in San Francisco, CA on the 13th June 1944 and passed away on the 28th August 2007, 63 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: David Wade (Big D) Dunbar

Born: 13th June 1944

Passed Away: 28th August 2007

Age: 63 years of age

Location: Santa Rosa

Country: The United States

Spouse: Linda Dunbar

Father: Jack Dunbar

Mother: Joan Dunbar

Birth Place: San Francisco, CA

Children: Jeff & Jennifer

Siblings: Greg & Cheryl

Occupation: HVAC Contractor

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by Jeff on 30 Aug 2007(update)

Survived By: Mother, wife, children and spouses, siblings and spouses, and five grandchildren - Katie-Lauren, Brooke, Audrey, Taylor, and Jacqueline. Dozens of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Kin and friends too numerous to name.

We celebrate a life that was full, start to finish. Although, cut short by disease Dad packed a lot into 63 years of living. Too numerous the stories I've heard of the wild antics with friends and relatives growing up in a small rural town in the 50's and 60's. He made life long friends here. Dad joined the Army right out of school, got married, and entered a trade all by the time most are still in college. Youth exchanged for responsibility with no regrets. He was always young at heart. He had an ever present sense of humor - you could count on it. I've met few with a bigger appetite for books, sometimes reading a book a night. I know few with a bigger appetite. He loved to fish and loved to show others how. He made a point to take each granddaughter on their first fishing expedition. A self taught businessman with an entrepreneurial spirit, he started his own business and became an expert in his field. He raised a family, and his children are raising families. Dad loved sports. He enjoyed playing, watching, reading and talking sports - the loudest booster to ever walk the sideline or sit in the stands. Dad liked to party. People liked to party with Dad. He loved his family and friends and told them so often. He was a tough guy with a soft heart. All who knew him will miss him for different reasons. Everyone will remember David Dunbar in different ways. I'll think of him often... I'll share my rememberences with family and friends. In my heart, and in my head I'll think of Dad in a literary way. Shakespeare penned Antony to say of Julius Caesar, "His life was gentle, and the elements/ So mixed in him that Nature might stand up/ And say to all the world, 'This was a man!'" We love you...

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Family Life

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VISITOR GUESTBOOK - SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCES

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30 Aug 2009 - Cousin Candace signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar This is an anniversary I don't want to remember. I can't believe it's been two years already. You're still in my heart, Big D. I miss you so much! ť read more		24 Mar 2009 - marilyn fulton signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar For the majority, the death of a wife, a husband, or a child can be the most upsetting experience of a lifetime. People’s entire emotional makeup is often jarred for a long time after the death of a person dear... ť read more

9 Mar 2009 - Taylor (Red 2) signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar David was more then just my grandpa. He was my heart, my sub. dad, and my best friend. I will never forget him and will miss him and love him for the rest of my life. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA!!!!!!!!!!! ť read more		8 Apr 2008 - Tim signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar Linda, I was doubly sad last Saturday at Peggy's memorial when I learned of Dave's passing last year. He was always nice to us O'Briens, and we could be trying at times. I remember Dave's hearty laugh and go... ť read more

14 Sep 2007 - Carol Wolcott signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar David was always the funny man, at school, at church, at home, everywhere- and along with that funny--was a heart full of love so much so that it over flowed in most everything he did. David and Lindas door ... ť read more		13 Sep 2007 - Linda signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar You brought joy and happiness to our marriage, I will miss you all the days of my life. ť read more

12 Sep 2007 - Michele Mills signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar What can I say about Dave, a friend,a funny man,a good grandpa.Dave was the kind of person who made you laugh until you cried.My heart will fill with love when I think of the last time I saw Dave.Dave only ask... ť read more		7 Sep 2007 - Laura Bradley-Woodard signed this guestbook in memory of David Dunbar I had the pleasure of know the Dunbar's for close to 30 years. I loved the fact that Mr. Dunbar was always so dang funny and was always the funniest father (next to Jake Finley) that I ever knew!! Always with a... ť read more

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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Granddaughter Taylor	Friend Tim	Cousin Bob & Monnie	Old School Friend Karen
Family Friend Courtney	Son Jeff

VISITOR FLOWERS

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12 Mar 2009 DeeDee Flagg placed this flower in memory Great laughs, Great loss.	12 Mar 2009 Heather McBride Blanco placed this flower in memory Thanks for all the times you made me laugh!	27 Nov 2007 marty santoro placed this flower in memory much love

28 Sep 2007 Jacque.(red 4) placed this flower in memory To Big Bit from Little Bit	28 Sep 2007 Jacque.(red3) placed this flower in memory Little Bit and Big Bit	10 Sep 2007 Tay (red 2) placed this flower in memory grandaughter B.F.F.L.

5 Sep 2007 Courtney Klein placed this flower in memory	4 Sep 2007 Gina Gibbons placed this flower in memory	2 Sep 2007 Jamie Hamond placed this flower in memory

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Jacque.(red 4) lit this candle on 28 Sep 2007 in memory of David Dunbar	Molly Cabalo lit this candle on 18 Sep 2007 in memory of David Dunbar	Linda Dupere, Medtronic lit this candle on 17 Sep 2007 in memory of David Dunbar

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