David Bertram was my dad. I miss him every day. I wish I could go back and re-live all of the memories I had with him. I wish I could see him right now ad tell him how much i love him, but i cant. i miss you dad

Hello LaRetta, it has been a very long time but we worked together in Houston. My family and I wanted to pass on our condolences to you and your family. 

Hubie Payne

I had the pleasure of getting to know Dave over the past few years at work. He was a great guy who will be missed by many.

We continue to pray for LaRetta, Peyton, Ben and Luke, and all of the Bertram and Hammer families, at this time of such great loss. Dave's amazing spirit lives on in all of our hearts and we are grateful to have had the chance to know him. 
With much love and sympathy, Duncan, Kristen and Nolan Gibbs

Dear LaRetta and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing.  His strength and courage over these last 10 years is a true inspiration to us all.  Dave always knew how to bring smiles and laughter to those around him.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our love and prayers are continued for you and your family.
I was blessed to enjoy coaching volleyball with Dave...his humor was infectious! His concern for John always touched me.
John and Dave had some heartfelt conversations about their journey with their illnesses.
We are so sad for the loss of Dave, and blessed to have known him.
Peyton, you certainly inherited your dad's quick wit and sense of humor..we love you so!

On behalf of the entire Torres Family, we send our sincere condolences and prayers to all during this difficult time.
Guadalajara's and Escalante's will miss the laughter he brought to everyone around him!

I just received the sad news of Dave's passing. I worked together with Dave in Shell Global Solutions and I will remember him as a wonderful person and fine colleague. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Roel Nijstad, The Netherlands

LaRetta,

I was so sorry to hear about David. I can't begin to imagine how you must feel. Please know that I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. 

Sincerely


Mary Collins

Very sorry to hear this news. May your Soul Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

To the family : My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's grace and peace comfort you.

LaRetta, 
Vickie ,children and family,
My prayers are for each one of you and that God will  wrap  his arms around the whole family and give you peace knowing that  he is suffering no more.
David was a wonderful man, well respected and will be missed by  so many.
I pray God will  comfort your hearts !
Portia and Dale Kinney

I worked with Dave most recently in GF GRA . Dave will be missed,  working with him was always fun and I will miss his sense of humour. I pray for God's strenght and grace for his family in this moment of grieve.

It is with great sadness that I receive the news of Dave's passing.  Dave was a valued colleague and we worked together in GRA/Compliance for Shell Global Solutions and in GRA during the early days of the P&T business.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dear LaRetta, I was so sorry to hear of Davids passing. Although we have not been close over the last twenty years, I have thought of him often. My memories of him will always make me smile. I hope you and your family can find comfort in knowing how loved David was by all that knew him.

There are those that grace our lives and we are forever changed.  Dave was one of those.  He often asked "Where's the love???"  Working with him was a privilege and the "love" was always there!  My deepest sympathy to his family.

I am so sad to hear about Dave's passing - he will always be my favorite co-worker.   i have so many hilarious memories of Dave.  He was just a wonderful person, I am thankful to have known him. 

I pray God's blessing and comfort for his family, i cant imagine how hard this must be.

To the Bertram family: Dave had a great spirit and a great sense of humor. We had many lively conversations (to and from work downtown on the 131 bus - and over lunch) around family, sports, our kids and general neighborhood events. He was the profile of courage and an example how we all should live our lives. My life is richer for knowing him.

May the GOD of all comfort provide the family of Mr. Bertram with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss.

I am sorry to hear of Dave's passing.  He was the perfect coworker!  May your hearts be healed knowing that he is in God's house now!

Dave was one of the funniest, nicest and most caring people I have ever known. God Bless him and all who loved him.

Dear family and friends,

It is with great sadness that I have received the news that Dave passed away, especially after such a long duration of fighting cancer. I have fond memories of Dave working for me in GRA for Projects & Technology. My thoughts are with his closest family and friends who will undoubtly miss him dearly.

Hans Peter van Arkel
Royal Dutch Shell plc

It was a great pleasure to work with Dave.  He was always positive and good natured.  He will be greatly missed by all.

It was a real pleasure working with Dave. He was an inspiration during his battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family

Dear LaRetta and Family,
I am so deeply saddened by Dave's passing. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Dave at CRI for several years. I can't remember a time when Dave did not have a smile on his face...no matter what he was facing. He will be missed and I am so blessed for having known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God's grace and peace comfort you all today and always.

My deepest sympathy.  Part of the reason that CRI/Criterion was a great place to work was because of coworkers like Dave.  He'll be missed by many.

My deepest condolences to the family of Dave. I worked with him at CRI/Criterion. I learned a lot from him. So sad to hear of his passing. Praying for comfort for the Bertram family...

We've lost a great colleague. I enjoyed every engagement I had with Dave, and I will miss those. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Dave was a wonderful friend, co-worker and office roommate.  He always kept a smile on his face and those around him.  He touched all that knew him and will be missed.

LaRetta, I am so sad to hear of David's passing. I worked with David at Criterion for many years. He was such a wonderful family man and he always had a smile or cracked a joke even when he was sick. He will be greatly missed but he is in a better place now.

Dear Bertram Family, Dave was one of the best Bosses that I have worked for, he always dealt with work issues with the greatest sense of humor and it definately made you think about what in life is most important. My deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful spirit. "I like to think of sunbeams as those we love, reaching down to remind us they are not very far at all.  Wishing you moments where you feel wrapped up in the warmth of your memories."
Maureen Averyt Byrne, Spring, Texas

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bertram family. Dave was a great colleague and will be missed! His smile and gentle words will be remembered.

Will miss your sense of humour and ‘can-do' attitude, Dave!
It was a pleasure to work with you.

For the 6 years that I worked with you Dave you were a great guy , and my thoughts are with his family and friends.

To Vicki & Cam,  I am so sorry about David.  May there be peace knowing that he is free and with the Lord

Mine and Bill's heart goes out to all David's family. He fought long and hard.  He endured more than any one person should ever have had to.  His battle is over and he is at rest.  Peace be with you, David.

LaRetta,  you have our deepest respect.  You were right there beside David and fought every bit as hard as he did.  May you continue on with the strength you will need to love and care for your family.  Just know you have family and many friends who will be there for you.

Bless you all!  Sharon & Bill Cairnie (New Portland, ME)

LaRetta my heartfelt sympathies for your sorrow and loss. Gladness that David knew the Lord and is now pain free. Praying for you, the kids and your families.

(Della's friend-Bea)

Dear LaRetta and Children, 
  John and I are so sorry to hear about David. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  David was always a friend you could count on and had a great sense of humor.

Amy and John Branch

LaRetta,
Ben, Abby, and I are so very sad to hear of David's passing.  
Peter's birthday was on July 9th.  We know Peter was waiting at Heaven's Gates to greet David with open arms upon his arrival on July 10th.
We are here for you and the kids to talk with at all times.  Sending you my love and our prayers.

May peace be with you Dave. Some 30 years later you are still one of the funniest guys I have ever known. Thanks for being my friend and know that LaRetta and your family has the love and support of so many who care for them. Heaven is an even better place today.  ?

You were one of the good guys, Dave, and you always seemed to have  a smile on your face.  I was looking forward to seeing you again at our reunion.

I remember David as a cool, funny and nice good guy;  I gather he was a brave, brave man these last ten years, and a good husband and father on top of that.  I am saddened by his passing.  Sending thoughts and prayers to LaRetta and the kids...

You are in our thoughts and prayers, trusting our loving Lord to bless you and your family with His peace.

Sorry for your loss LaRetta. I had't seen the two of you in over 30 years and I had no idea. My condolences and prayers.

My loving thoughts and prayers are with you LaRetta and your children at this sad time.... I am sorry I could not fly out to Houston to be with my sister and family... Its a blessing to have had such a wonderful person to love in life David was a special.....    Love Uncle, Billy

Ft.Laud. Fla...

LaRetta, our prayer is that you and your children always know that you are forever connected to David by heartstrings.

Deepest sympathies and loving thoughts to Dave's family. Too young and gone too soon. Love aunt Laurie and the Bissonnette's.

Thinking of all of my family there in Texas remembering such a wonderful man. We will all miss your smile! Watch over your family in peace.

To all of our Texas Bertrams:  
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, though we cannot be with you in person.  Sending much love and sympathy.

I am very sorry for your loss. I have known David  since we were young teenagers and he will surely be missed but not forgotten.  David was a great guy and my thoughts are with his family and friends.

Dear LaRetta and children, Hammers, McMahans  and Bertrams,  Please know how sorry we are and that you are all in our prayers.  We will ask God to give you His peace.

Dear Mcmahans and Bertram's,  I am so very sorry for your loss.  However, I hope you find solace knowing David is in a better place, happy, healthy, and full of love knowing he will always be in your hearts and minds, and able to watch over you all until you are reunited for all eternity in Heaven.
All my love and warmest memories,

To the Family of David Bertram:
We are so sorry for your loss.  Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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David Winston Bertram

April 9, 1965 – July 10, 2013

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery

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