| Location | Burntwood |
| Age | 33 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1973 |
| Date of Death | 22/12/2006 |
| Visitors | 6,629 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 couldn’t 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 it’s making me better so I’ll 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, that’s
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
wouldn’t 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), Dave’s 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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Dave’s 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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Memories of my Son
In tears I saw you sinking,
I watched you fade away.
You suffered much in silence,
you fought so hard to stay.
You faced your task with courage.
Your spirit did not bend,
and still you kept on fighting until the very end.
God saw you getting tired.
When a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you and whispered "come to me".
So when I saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain.
I could not wish you back
to suffer that again.
You were a Hero Dave
God Bless
Sunday Poem
A Love to be taken was out of our control
The Lord came lovingly and took your soul
In came the silence as the angels crept
And raised you from where you silently slept
Quietly we whispered that we loved you
Until the point you were out of view
A final glimpse as the sparkle goes out
You will be loved there we have no doubt
We never wanted to lose someone so dear
God took your life but he left your love here.
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We wish that we could see you
For just a little while
We wish that we could hug you
And see your loving smile
But wishing gets us nowhere and longing is in vain
So we will hold you in our hearts until we meet again.
Love always x
Dave
A dearly loved nephew. Memories on your birthday. A special place within our hearts is always kept for you. Missing you and forgetting you never.
Love always
Aunti Margaret and Uncle Derek
Thinking of you brother
Come, brother take my hand
for one last walk across this land.
We’ll squish the sand between our toes
as salty breezes gently blow
sweet memories of long ago.
Let’s sit on the rocks, dangle our feet
and talk about when next we shall meet,
as cool waves break upon the shore
to wash away all things before.
There’ll be no more pain, no more fear
I see the angels standing near.
Let’s dry our tears and hug goodbye
and not to ponder why?
Come brother give me a kiss
and know, you, I’ll dearly miss.
So, close your eyes, take your rest,
find your place among the best.
Serenity steals across your face
Sleep well honey
Sue, Paul and bump XXX
Dave my beloved SON forever young
We are connected, my child and I,
By an invisible cord not seen by the eye.
Its not like a cord that connected us `till birth,
This cord can’t be seen by anyone on earth.
This cord does its work, right from the start,
It bonds us together, attached at the heart.
I know that it’s there though no one can see,
The invisible cord, from my child to me.
The strength of this cord, it’s hard to describe.
It can’t be destroyed, it can’t be denied.
It’s stronger than any cord, man could create,
It withstands the test, can hold any weight.
And though you are gone, not here with me,
The cord is still there, but no one can see.
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised… I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline, as never before.
I am thankful that God connected us this way,
A mother and a child, death can’t take away.
Dave only a whisper away, sleep tight in the arms of our loved ones who have gone before.
My love always, broken-hearted Mom xxx
From Nan
For my Beloved Grandson.
With treasured birthday memories.
Silent thoughts, and silent tears.
In my heart you will always stay, night and day.
So precious, so special for one I so dearly loved.
May God Bless you.
Nan xx
Dave, my son, my mate.
It’s your birthday today Dave, 36 years old.
I remember when you were told you only had 2 weeks to live, you turned to me and said you thought you would see your 34th birthday, but it wasn’t to be, you didn’t even see Christmas.
Its 909 long days since you left us, and not a day or hour has gone by without thoughts of you. Most thoughts are sad ones and have damp eyes to go with them. Occasionally, good memories of the many good times we shared as a family crop up too, the fun ones, and there were lots of them with all the joy we had, and that’s nice, but then reality bites, it bites hard, and each bite destroys us a little bit more.
I’m not writing a poem for you this year Dave, just putting my thoughts down. I would love to think of you sitting at some celestial computer, watching, reading, but no…I know better.
You’re going to be an uncle in December, a good moment for us, but how we wish you could share it with us in reality. I know you would be proud to be an uncle, as much as you were proud of your three lovely little boys who miss you so much and need your guidance.
You and Sue, your sister, were very close, a rare and good relationship, you looked out for each other and cared as brother and sister, we couldn’t have been prouder of you both.
Now Sue is to be a mom, and Paul a dad, it’s sad that you can’t be with us to share the joys that yours and Sues children bring.
God Bless Dave, my son, my mate, Happy Birthday. You are so so missed every day.
Dad xx
I miss you more and more each day. Wish you were still with us to celebrate my 12 week scan today, its not the same without you. You would have made an amazing uncle and I'm sure that you would have gotten your own back on me for all the noisy toys I brought the boys!
Love and miss you lots
Sleep well honey
Sue XXX
9TH MAY 2009
★ WHEN I SEE......★
WHEN I FEEL THE BREEZE I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A BRIGHT STAR I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A LITTLE SUNSHINE I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A BUTTERFLY I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A RAINDROP I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE THE SKY ABOVE I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A RAINBOW I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE THE CLEAR SEA I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A SHADOW I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I WAKE I THINK OF YOU.
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WHEN I SEE A WHITE FEATHER I KNOW IT'S YOU.
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LOVE JUDE. X
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