I had heard about this incident but I had no idea it was Dave! I am saddened to hear of his sudden passing. He was a great guy, and a friend to my brother. Casey worked with him at KRD and also stopped by to visit him as much as he could, after Dave retired. I know he always had wisdom to share with my brother which he appreciated, and he will be missed. Sending prayers and love to his family. -Jessie

I met Dave by chance at the beginning of this year. Luckily, I got to see him almost every day for the next few months. I laughed with him, I got to cry with him, and I just got to enjoy his heart and the excited barks from his best buddy Sam. Sometimes people just leave an imprint on your heart and you don't really know why. I was lucky to know him the short time I did. I only got to know a little bit of his story but what a special man he was, and obviously loved by many. May his family find peace in knowing that his soul rests in a beautiful place.

Once you had told me
When you were gone
I'd pick up the pieces 
I would go on

But you forgot to mention
One tiny detail
Somethings aren't easy
And sometimes I might fail

There's times when the world
Seems to rest on my shoulders
Not another year wiser
Just another year older

I try to recall
All you had to teach
I probably seemed to
Be way out of reach

Hold your head high
And always be strong
Never let it show when
Things are going wrong

Have a firm hand
But a gentle touch
Use force as a tool
Never a crutch

Bite your lip
Before you cry
Always tell the truth
And never tell a lie

Be a good man
Take care of your nest
Always be sure 
To do your best

Be hard to shove
Stick out your chest
You can always love
But never go through the test

Of your family, and yourself
Always be proud
Be a leader
Never follow the crowd

Teach your girls goodness
And  to be strong
Let them know, any road
Worth taking may be long

Thank God everyday
For all that he gives you
Follow him always 
In everything you do

Take some advice 
Only when needed
But use your own mind
That's how things get succeeded

I realize now how
Right you were
Everyday seems to get harder
Every year is a blur

An old man giving lectures
Is all I had thought
There were lessons to learn
And lessons to be taught

I grasped one here
I grasped one there
As you lectured and preached
While you sat in your chair

I never realized 
You were on my side
Even when you 
Tanned my hide

I wish I would've listened 
More when you were alive
But with all you've left me
I have learned to survive

I'm thanking you now
Even though its too late
And hopefully I'll see 
You at Heaven's great gate

Love,
Your Son
Jason

He is a great man! He taught me to always persevere, no matter the odds. Also how to be a loving an caring person. I can go on an on about what he has taught me. The last five years we were together a lot, and became even closer. My youngest daughter fell so in love with him,first time she saw him. He will always be my superman, an thought of an missed daily. I love you dad!   I hate not knowing for sure what happens when you die, but I really love to believe there is a heaven past the sky.

You were a great man Dave And we will always miss you and keep you close to our hearts. Til we meet again

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David James Hosmer

April 24, 1951 – June 20, 2017

Cascade Funeral Home

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