Querida Carmencita y Pia, no me canso de rezar por ustedes todos los dias ya que se que esta tremenda pérdida de nuestro querido David es de mucha tristeza como lo ha sido para mi. Inolvidable el último día que almorce con el en Chollinco. 
Recivan mis cariños

Almost one month since I lost my the love of my live living a wound in my hearth. It is hard living without him.
I love since first day I saw you.
My eyes are dry from crying so much  Can't accept you left

My socializing with David began during our old Bell Helicopter days in Fort Worth during the mid-1970s.  It was a fun and exciting time.  His personality was larger than life, just like Texas.  

The last time I saw David in person was in Stans in 1986 during his Pilatus days.  Since then, we kept in touch regularly, and his correspondence was always wittier than mine despite me trying so hard to channel my inner Seinfeld.

Of all my family, friends, and acquaintances, I remember David as the one most full of life and mischief.  He could've been a real life Tom Sawyer if he weren't so industrious.

Papa Dave, I remember when I went to Chile and you, my sister (brittany) and I would sit on the back porch eating the ice cream bars. Ah, those were the young days. I miss those days and I will Never forget them. I miss you so much and I am very upset I lost you. Losing you brought me a lot of pain espesially because I am so young(10). I can't stop thinking about you but, I know you were in a lot of pain and now that you're in heaven you will never ever be in pain again. I love you and will never forget you Papa Dave. You were and still are a big part of my life. Love you!

Querida Carmen, Pía y familiares de David:
Conocimos hace dos años a David, apreciando su cordial bondad, su simpatía y honradez de su corazón.
Sabemos que las palabras sirven de poco cuando uno han sido herido por la adversidad, pero no queremos que te falten las de nuestra familia.
Enviamos una oración, rogando que Dios los bendiga con fortaleza para continuar siempre sonriendo y transformen el dolor que ahora te acompaña en la luz de la esperanza.
Con nuestro más profundo sentir, 
Familia Honorato Lehner

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

A pleasure to have known David.  Made my
visits to C h i l e  complete. Always
welcoming me back in conversations and
hospitality in his home.  He will always
be part of my memories of Chile. As I 
remember him,  I post a photo...

David: 
Go-getter, achiever, bon vivant, jokester, linguistically gifted, rationalist, realist, patriot, tough hombre, salesman par excellence. He prided himself on being a self-made man.  

He was also hugely proud of his ancestral heritage, from which he derived much entrepreneurial energy and conviction. David was an outgoing personality, yet tough-minded and able to manage his affairs quite well. 

He loved life. I wish he didn't have to suffer so much at his life's end.



I will truly miss my long time friend, Dave.  We use to have so much fun out in the back country of San Diego, riding dirt bikes, shooting and telling lies.  He always made me laugh with his "down to earth" jokes and behavior.  I so wanted to visit him and Carmen in Chile and go trout fishing.  I'll miss you Dave.  See you in the next life.

Sam Crouse

To David's Family:

What an impressive man David was.  From his command of languages to his great memory for friends everywhere, David always showed his talents without showing them off.

I know that you all know this,  but we must all remember what a great sense of humor he had in both English and Spanish.

A visit with David always left me laughing and feeling good about things.

We will all miss him.

My love, it has been 10 days since you left.  Each day I miss you more.  You left a great emptyness in my heart.  I love you and will always love you.  Some day we will meet again and be happy.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Easter offers hope to those who grieve.

Our paths crossed many years ago and I think back fondly of the times we spent together. You taught me how to enjoy life and not just sit back and watch it pass by. Just sorry we lost touch after I got married. Thanks for the great times and friendship. Hope you are now at peace.

Every now and then you meet someone by chance. That person sends you on a different road, a different path and they change your life. David we will never forget you brother. Thank you for bringing us into el grupo bueno de Llifen. Thank you for your example on how to live. Thank you for your friendship y hasta la proxima vez cuando tomaremos algunos Pisco Sours conjunto.

David
I've known you so long that I can't remember if it was this life or the one before where we met.  We've had so many wonderful times together, celebrating the births of our children, anniversaries,  weddings, Christmas's, New Years Eve's and so many more life remembering events. Your travels took you to the corners of the earth, and not once did you not forget to call me and let me know of your whereabouts and what new adventures you were about to experience. I will miss those calls, your on-line jokes, your personal interpretations of the world at large, your counsel and especially your friendship.  When we celebrate, there will be one crystal glass and one seat left for you.  Although the table will not be the same as if you were there, your spirit will be. 

Your Good Friend,
Howard
"Run Moulage, Run!"

David
Fuiste un gran ejemplo para nosotros.
Demostrastes nobleza de sentimientos, lealtad, alegría de vivir. Siempre estarás presente en nuestro recuerdo y estoy seguro que desde dimensiones desconocidas protegeras a tus seres queridos.
Recuerda que el destino de todos nosotros es el mismo, solo que te nos adelantates un poco.
Descansa en paz querido David.


Juan Raggi y Norma Vargas

Amor . Mi querido esposo que tristeza mas grande siento en mi corazon. No lo puedo aceptar que me has dejado con este vacio tan hondo en mi vida. Ya nada es igual. Me siento muy sola . Mis ojos no dejan de llorar . Siento que mi vida se ha parado . Eramos tan unidos los dos supimos sonreir y disfrutar a pesar de tantos sufrimientos que pasamos por tantos anos . Nunca te olvidare y te seguire amando por siempre.
Un dia nos reuniremos nuevamente  y no habra dolor , ni sufrimientos solo alegrias 
Te amo demasiado.
Tu esposa

You will always be in our hearts forever. We miss you!

Despues de una batalla epica y sileciosa nos deja un gran guerrero.
Gracias David, por tu amistad,por tus consejos y por todo lo compartido.
Un abrazo amigo y buen viaje, en este tu ultimo vuelo.

A father who learn from his mistakes like a true wise man would.  A man who brought his family together in his twilight years, who's primary concern was that his family was together and supporting each other.  You were never the best at showing love, but we all knew you loved us.  I am so proud of the man and father you became and will continue to work to make you proud.

You will be sorrily missed, but never forgotten, because you in every eye of this family (and sadly enough a little in my nose), your impact in this world was greater than you will ever know.

I love you Dad.

God bless you dad. You were my mentor and my hero. I miss you terribly. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories and experiences. Thank you for teaching me the ways of the world. You always were a wandering soul and now have the entire universe to travel and explore. I will continue to celebrate your life here on earth and call upon your spirit to help me navigate this great ocean of life. I love you Dad, Saludos!

Se fue un gran hombre,un luchador,excelente padre y esposo y un gran amigo.Compadre:descanse en paz y gracias por su amistad que conservare eternamente.

A life filled with wonderful treasures.  Dave loved his family and friends. A man of great personal character, our mother would be very proud of the life he lived.  I never heard him complain why he had to suffer the way he did, he was stoic to the very end.   He loved his wife, children and grandchildren with all his heart.  It was hard for him to say the word "love", but he cared very deeply for them all.  In his final days he started to use the word "Love" and he seemed at ease with saying it.   His greatest wish was for his grandchildren to do well in life and live fully, grow to be strong and contribute to this life.  I will miss my brother terribly and I will never forget the great gift of having him in my life, how lucky I was to have such a brother, I love him dearly.  Bon Voyage Dave, you always loved to travel and be on the go!

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

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David Colt Van Ryder

9 février 1944 – 7 avril 2011

Kingwood Funeral Home

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