David William Rams

David was surrounded by his family and so many friends in the final three weeks of his life. We called them an “army of love,” and we cannot express enough, the immense gratitude we feel for Jessa, Max, Oliver, Danny, Cliff, Drew, Nick and other close friends, for their 24-hour support as they comforted and cared for David. Every day was a celebration of life, for weeks on end, with visits never-ending; stories were shared, songs were sung, spiritual gatherings were held, prayers were delivered. David had a tribe of friends that loved him fiercely. It was certainly a testament of how much love David put out in this world. Seeing it come back to him in diamonds brought us great peace.

David is loved and missed incredibly by his son, Max, and daughter, Jansen, and his best friend Jessa Jansen (mother to his daughter). His father, David Rams Sr., his mother, Patricia,(deceased one month later), his sister, Lisa (Mike) Monaghan, and niece Alex Mallory (Dennis), sister Sara Rams (Scott Wallace), and niece Amy Wallace, and nephew Ben Wallace.

He was a master of his craft, an extremely talented artistic photographer. David spent 17 years as a photographer for Playboy Magazine and travelled far and wide for Hilton Hotels taking pictures and bios of staff that led him as far away as Peru and Mainland China. Created pictorial essays of some great names in show business, Morgan Freeman, Jane Seymour, Usher, Woody Harrelson, Tony Bennet, to name a few.

Every day was a new adventure for David. Taking pictures. It wasn’t work for him. It was his passion; from a very early age. Every day was exciting. New faces, new places, every day was an artistic challenge and a joy. What a wonderful way to live. To enjoy every day.

Many friends and extended family members will have fond memories of David’s kind heart, his infectious laugh, his lighthearted sense of humor, and his deep love for people; all people. David would take every mishap and turn it into something beautiful. He was a poet. He loved his family with all his heart. So many fond memories. His recent trip home this summer was filled with reminiscing all the magical years we have shared. We were so blessed to have had the time together. Ever since David was diagnosed in 2021, we would have our family group text every night, kind of like the Waltons. Good night John Boy, Good night Mary Ellen. We miss his replies. Rest in peace, David. We love you.

A Celebration of Life will take place on the afternoon of Sunday December 1, 2024. Details to follow.

If desired, donations can be made to Margaret’s Place Hospice with hopes this type of care can be given to others in the community.

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