| Location | Burntwood |
| Age | 33 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1973 |
| Date of Death | 22/12/2006 |
| Visitors | 10,837 since 08/02/2007 |
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This is a tribute to our loving son Dave who sadly passed away aged 33 at 9.45pm on 22nd December 2006 in St Giles Hospice, Whittington. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2006, and in spite of the aggressive treatment and excellent prognosis given by the specialists, he couldnβt be cured. He put up a brave and dignified fight right to the very end, never complaining. The painful treatment was tolerated with him saying that itβs making me better so Iβll put up with it. To us he is a hero. Even on his last days when he was receiving large amounts of pain killing drugs and tranquilisers, he was still trying to fight through the drugs and give it all he had, he wanted to live so much.
He leaves a wife and 3 little boys, Isaac (Zacky) aged 4, Jacob (Jake), aged 2 1/2, and Noah, aged 14 months. When he was diagnosed, he said that all he wanted in life was to see his boys grow up, to go fishing from time to time, and to take his family out in their caravan when he could, thatβs not a lot to ask of life. Dave was a loving and devoted father, very much a hands on dad, and would do anything and everything for his little boys, from cooking their meals, bathing them, and giving them his time, he loved his children and enjoyed his time with them.
Dave was a computer programmer working on the maintenance of the software of the new NHS Computer System. He gained his Bsc(hons) at Stafford university in 1996, and had previously studied for 2 years at Tamworth College, he then went on to gain other computer qualifications over the next few years including CLP and PCLP.
Dave was a gentle, compassionate and caring person; he would avoid confrontation where possible, but wouldnβt shy away from it if it meant standing up for his family. He had the ability to calm a difficult situation down with his soft spoken words. Some of his last words while he was still able to communicate lucidly, were 'sorry for being ill', he was still thinking of others and apologising.
Suzanne (Sue), Daveβs sister, is a staff nurse in a hospice and they were very close as brother and sister. She helped him when he first became ill in June and was with him at the consultation in August when he was told he had cancer, she then vowed to see it through with him no matter what happened. She kept her promise, attending all his consultations, having 2 months off work, and finally pronouncing his passing in the hospice.
Dave is sadly missed by his little boys, his parents and his sister, who are all devastated. Dave was a son we were proud of from the time he was born; he was always polite, caring and thoughtful. To us he was the perfect son, and we can proudly say the same of Sue as a daughter who has the same characteristics and is well cut out for her nursing career, we are proud of them both and love them dearly.
God bless Dave, we do miss you so. xxxxx
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Daveβs ashes were interred on Maureen, his mom's birthday, at 2.30pm, 29th March 2007 in Burntwood burial ground, the date was intentionally selected by Sarah, Dave's wife!
Family website: www.stevensonfamily.org.uk
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David, a much loved Nephew
Memory is a loving thing,
It lasts the longest day,
It can never be spent,
Never be lent and can never be taken away
We all miss you, Dave
Lots of love
Auntie Margaret and Uncle Derek
My loving and gentle Son
The moment that you died
My heart was torn in two
One side was filled with heartache
The other died with you
I often lay awake at night
When the world is fast asleep
And take a walk down memory lane
With tears upon my cheek
Remembering you is easy
I do it every day
But missing you is heartache
That never goes away
I hold you tightly within my heart
And there you will remain
Love and miss you so much Dave, never more than a whisper away.
Mom xxxxxxxxxx
For my dear son.
Its five years today since we lost you Dave, it seems such a long time since I saw your smile and heard your voice, yet it seems like only yesterday that you had to go.
They say time heals, it doesn’t, all it does is to teach you how to cope, the pain never goes away, the tears are always waiting.
You were so precious to us all, a son we were proud of beyond measure, gentle, caring, and who loved his family dearly, a good son and wonderful father, devoted to your family.
You broke many hearts when you went, part of me went with you. I wanted you to stay, but you had no choice, even though you fought bravely and with dignity all through your illness. I wanted you to stay, but not suffering the way you were, I wanted you healthy, and I wouldn’t wish you to be back with us and having to suffer again.
I believe that one day we will meet again, till then I treasure every moment I can spend with our daughter, your sister Sue and our granddaughter Jessica, and your three lads, Zak, Jake, and Noah.
God Bless Dave, my son, my friend, my mate, you are in my thoughts and memories every day and always will be, I miss you and love you so.
Dad xxx
For my beloved Grandson
Treasured memories.
As time unfolds another year.
In my heart you will always stay.
Dearly loved and remembered every day.
For no finer Grandson could there ever be.
Forever near
May God Bless you.
Nan xxxxx
ALL MY LOVE PRECIOUS ANGEL LOVE LOVE HALINA AND HER ANGELS XXXX
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Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow
Hold tight to memories for comfort,
lean on your friends for strength,
and always remember how much you are cared about.
Your life was full of loving deeds, Forever thoughtful of our special needs,
Today and tomorrow, my whole life through, I will always love and cherish you
You left us so suddenly, your thoughts unknown,
You left us memories, we are proud to own
LOVE ALWAYS HALINA XXXX
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Our hearts are forever linked, we are part one of the other
We bound our souls together and a journey we began
We faced the world as one as we travelled through this life
We chose our trail and then began walking hand in hand.
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Now I continue the journey on the path we had chosen
And as I face our path alone and you travel on ahead
I know that you are also here to guide and guard my steps
To help me to keep true to the path where once you lead.
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And though now there is only a single set of footprints
I do not fear for I know that I still travel on with you
I feel you as you continue to lead and guide my steps
As you continue leading me from just beyond my view.
~~ Candace ~~
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~~ Love Jude. x x ~~
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Remembering our beloved nephew, Dave on his birthday.
Never be forgotton.
Love forever
Auntie Margaret and Uncle Derek
Birthday memories
Dave my precious Son
Birthday memories of my SON who really was my true Hero. It seems like yesterday when you came into the world hiccupping and looking at the bright lights, it took 3 day for you to get here, but then you never were in a hurry were you, it was love at first sight. All through your life I tried to protect you, even when you were married and had children of your own, you were still my baby, all moms never let go, no matter how old or young they are, you were still my little boy. How did I get through your last 18 weeks, I don’t know, maybe we find strength from somewhere, but where did you get your strength from, you took control of the situation, and not wanting any one to be hurt, we never said goodbye did we Dave, but I couldn’t, I didn’t want it to be the end of someone so perfect, so precious, never to talk again, to be in each other’s company, you teasing me, me giving as good as I got, how could we say goodbye to each other when you still had so much going for you. You loved your 3 boys and would do anything for them, see now, you know what I mean when I say you were still my little boy, because no matter old you would have been, your boys would always be your babies, you would feel the same as me and your dad, but you didn’t get the chance did you. Love and miss you so very much.
Mom xxxx
David.
Thinking of you on your Birthday.
Wishing you were still here.
Remembering you with a mountain of love,
And an ocean full of tears.
Like an eternal flame your memory will live on in my heart forever.
Only a whisper away.
Broken hearted Mom xxx
A Birthday Thought for Dave
Dave, it's your Birthday today,
A day that brings you closer than ever
You are never far away in our hearts
You are forever in our daily thoughts,
Though parted we may be,
All alone we walk the path,
The path of memory.
We cannot hear your voice.
Nor touch your hand today,
But none can rob us of our dreams,
Or take our hopes away.
Our lives once closely linked together,
Now lie far apart,
But it's you forever in our thoughts,
And the dearest to our hearts.
Missing you so much,
My son, my friend, my mate
Dad xxxx
For my Beloved Grandson
Precious Birthday memories.
Time may pass but memories are like gold, they last a lifetime.
While in my heart you will always stay with my love that never ceases.
Always so close, till the end of time.
May God Bless you
Nan xxx
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