Dave Pelletier |
| Posted 2008-06-18 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, November 26, 2006 Dave was born on Dec. 22, 1937, and died Nov. 13, 2006. The dates are only for the headstone. What he did between those dates is what is important. Dave had many hobbies and into each one he always put in 100 percent. He wore many hats during his life. He was a proud retired United States Air Force veteran and patriot. After 22 years in service to our country, he worked at Northrop Aviation on the Stealth B-2 bomber. He was a professional musician, performing Bluegrass and Old Time Music in the Western states and into Canada. His persona of Cousin Homer of Winooski, Vermont, was enjoyed by all. He loved boating, fishing, hunting, motorcycle touring, stamp collecting, and was a gatherer of obscure Early American music. A prolific writer of songs, poems and stories for children, his legacy will continue to give laughter. He loved kids best and would interact with any group of them he would meet. There was never a dull moment when Dave was around. He lived life to thei fullest every single day. Everyone who knew him was the better for it. He died doing what he loved, his passion for flying. — A Friend, George Thompson Dave was and always will be a unique person. He has touched many souls in his short stay we shared with him on planet earth. To the person who served him his favorite meal (breakfast) to playing games with the grandchildren, Grandpa Dave was always on stage and experiencing life. Dave's six grandkids never had any down time - Grandpa time was always soaring high with silly jokes and magic tricks. There were no limits to Dave's antics - not even Grandpa Dave's glass eye. I was privileged to know Dave for 24 years, and I will try to share my experiences with my kids on a daily basis, no matter how small it may seem. Our world is a lot of small blessings bound into a wonderful ball of loving life. — Son Damon Rogers The recent loss of Dave Pelletier extends beyond his family and local community; his presence extended much further. Dave drew his energy from the smiles and excitement of others. That was his fuel that inspired his gift. He chose hobbies that would involve others, whether he was plucking his banjo or flying his plane. Dave enjoyed going to festivals and volunteering to entertain the attendees, especially the young and impressionable. While at a festival and trying to find Dave, we would just look for the group of laughing kids and Dave would be in the middle of them. Dave's first plane was a single-seater. He quickly realized he needed another seat to share his love of flying. Fortunately, Dave's grandchildren and dozens of others were able to experience the joy of flight in his light aircraft. He will be greatly missed. — Son Ryan Rogers QUOTE: "You can do anything you put your mind to." — First wife Shirley Pelletier Good-bye, my love — soar with the eagles. You are the love of my life. — Wife Evelynn Pelletier A Celebration of Dave's Life will take place at the DLC Auditorium, Embry-Riddle Campus at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006. Final Internment will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2006, at Arlington National Memorial Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave's name to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, attention Dave Roy. The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Information provided by survivors. |
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