David Mahood Obituary

I REMEMBER YOU WERE A FAN OF THE MOODY BLUES. MY MOM AND DAD KNEW YOU LIKE THE MOODY BLUES. MY DAD AND I WENT TO THE MOODY BLUES CONCERT ON SATURDAY, 10/9/93. THE MOODY BLUES WERE IN CONCERT SUNDAY, 6/26/05. YOU COULD HAVE GONE IF YOU WERE ALIVE. I CAN HAVE YOUR MUSIC IF YOU HAVE ANY. MARK EASTOM DIED MONDAY, 9/29/08. 6 YEARS LATER. REST IN PEACE DAVID EDWARD MAHOOD.

Bette -- I can not belive what has happened. You and David were so influential in my life. The both of you exposed me to the truth of the situation and gave of yourselves unconditionally. I can not begin to thank you for the insights you both gave me. Please know I love you and am so sorry for your sorrows.

We just wanted to say that David is still missed and in our hearts. Carole, Ken and Margaret

We just wanted to say that David is still very much missed and in our hearts. Carole, Ken and Margaret

i haven't forgotten you david...

in honor of David's 60th birthday, november 9, 2011
dear David,
you would be 60 this wednesday... that is hard to believe. as I get older, I miss you more each day. I remember you each morning when the sun rises. I remember you in the evening when the sun sets. I remember you when happy things happen in my life, and you're not there to share. and I remember you when sad things make me cry like today.
i wish and i hoped that things could have been different... that can never be... i will miss you forever... i will love you always and forever...
your sister,
helen

in honour of you, David
February 3, 2010
I’m thinking of you again… especially of when we were little… happy and innocent. You left us quietly, your thoughts unknown… and I hold onto the memory of a time once before.
love,
helen

in honour of you, David, on your birthday
November 9, 2008

somewhere i have never travelled, gladly beyond
any experience, your eyes have their silence:

nothing which we are to perceive in this world equals
the power of your intense fragility…

(i do not know what it is about you that closes
and opens; only something in me understands
the voice of your eyes is deeper than all roses)
nobody, not even the rain, has such small hands

"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.
Let your good spirit lead me on a level path."
~ Psalm 143:10

I miss you more than ever,
with love and blessings,
helen

in honour of you, David, on your birthday
November 9, 2007

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified... for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.

I miss you,
with love and blessings,
helen

in celebration of David on his birthday
November 9, 2006

when someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

you are treasured and missed by many,
with love and blessings,
helen

in celebration of David on his birthday

November 9, 2005



The Power of Hope



No matter what losses or misfortunes we experience, we cannot let hope die. We must keep it alive. Even when we are at the lowest point, where hope is reduced to the faintest breath – as thin as the thinnest piece of thread – we must keep it intact and keep it going. Because even then, hope possesses enormous power that transcends logic and reason. If we can keep hope alive, one day God will take that little bit of hope and bring it into our own resurrection. When we stay with it, hope has enormous power.



Lord, help us never to lose hope, but to trust hope and keep hope alive.



Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn’t permanent.



Our Lord fulfills His purpose for us.

Your Love, O Lord endures forever.



you are missed by many,

with love and blessings,

helen

in celebration of David's birth

November 9, 2004



May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him....

For where two or more are gathered in His Name; there is He in the midst of them....

Let us love one another, for love is from God.



The truth is out there, David.



missing you and thinking of you with fond memories and a sad heart,

with love and blessings,

helen

in loving memory of my brother, David.

February 3, 2004



The Rose



Some say love, it is a river

That drowns the tender reed.

Some say love, it is a razor

That leaves your soul to bleed.

Some say love, it is a hunger,

An endless aching need.

I say love, it is a flower,

And you it's only seed.



It's the heart, afraid of breaking,

That never learns to dance.

It's the dream, afraid of waking,

That never takes a chance.

It's the one who won't be taken,

Who cannot seem to give.

And the soul, afraid of dyin',

That never learns to live.



When the night has been too lonely,

And the road has been too long,

And you think that love is only

For the lucky and the strong,

Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the bitter snows,

Lies the seed, that with the sun's love,

In the spring becomes the rose.



and from Galatians 5 and 6:



But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance……If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit…. From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus…..The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.



I miss you, David, and I am thinking of you always. Peace be with you,

with love and blessings,

helen

In honour of David’s birthday,

November 9, 2003



O Lord, You have searched me and know me. You understand my thoughts afar off. You comprehend my path and are acquainted with all of my ways. Search me, O God, and know my heart.



And now may the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. And may God give you His peace -- in your going out and in your coming in -- in your lying down and in your rising up -- in your labor and in your leisure -- in your laughter and in your tears, as you stand with Jesus on this day in which there is no sunset and no dawning. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace, this day, and forever more. Amen and God Bless.

love,

helen

Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing save the limits of our sight. (R.W. Raymond) What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. (Helen Keller) More than any other day, I miss you most on your birthday, Hope you are listening for my call. I love you, David.

Easter 2003 – April 20



Come as you are,

Come and drink from the living water

That flowed from His hands, flowed from His side.



Come as you are,

Come and bathe in the healing water

Cleansing from sin, Releasing new life.



Draw near to Him,

And He’ll draw near to you.

He’s been waiting for you to call on His name.

So come, come as you are.



Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.... And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said to you by God, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’ He is not God of the dead, but of the living.”



“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.... I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while, the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live.... Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Let not your hearts be troubled, and neither let them be afraid.”



“Do not be afraid, I am the first and the last. I am the living one; for I was dead and now I am alive for evermore. Because I live, you shall live also.... And God will wipe away tears from their eyes; and there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither will there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.... And there will be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light; and they will reign for ever and ever.... Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.... They may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands." The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.



Almighty God, we commend to you now our grief in the death of David, trusting Your love and mercy toward our loved one. Cast out our sadness with your perfect Love. Heal our wounds, O God, and give us hope for the living of these days through our Lord Jesus Christ.



All thanks to God, who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord! Amen.



Come as you are,

Come and drink from the living water

That flowed from His hands, flowed from His side.



Come as you are,

Come and bathe in the healing water

Cleansing from sin, Releasing new life.



Draw near to Him,

And He’ll draw near to you.

He’s been waiting for you to call on His name.

So come, come as you are.



Draw near to Him,

And He’ll draw near to you.



I miss you, David.

with love and God’s Blessings,

helen

It has been a year now since David has left us. For those of you who have decided to come back and visit Davids guest book, I hope you re-read what his sisters have left here. They speak of a message I am sure David would want to tell you. It is the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is knowing that you can be sure of where you will go after you have left this life. God has offered you a gift, while it is free, it cost Him the life of his son, Jesus. He died on the cross for each one of us. He took our sins on himself, not because he had to...but because he wanted to. The only thing it will cost you is your decision to accept Jesus as your savior. Many people look at the gift that God has given and say, "I beleive in God and Jesus, so what else is there." But you need to open the gift and accept it, trusting Jesus as savior and loving him as your Lord. You will never have a more important decision in your life to make. If you choose Jesus, you will never regret heaven.

February 3, 2003



In Honour of the Memory of my brother, David:



Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die….And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said to you by God, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’ He is not God of the dead, but of the living.”



God of mercy and compassion: you have watched over David’s family and friends in the past year. Out of terrible tragedy you have brought goodness and grace to their lives. You have surrounded them with a sense of your present love and held them in faith. Though they are lost in grief, they found You and were comforted. They come to You today in worship to close their wounds and bind up their broken hearts. Guide them and all of us as we pray with You today, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was dead, but lives and rules this world with You.



“Do not be afraid, I am the first and the last. I am the living one; for I was dead and now I am alive for evermore. Because I live, you shall live also….And God will wipe away tears from their eyes; and there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither will there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away….And there will be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light; and they will reign for ever and ever….The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”



The Beatitudes - The Commandments of Blessedness

· Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

· Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land.

· Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.

· Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

· Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

· Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.

· Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

· Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

· Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.



May God add His Blessings to the reading of this, His Holy word. Amen.



with love and God’s blessings,

helen

February 3, 2003



Remembering my brother David



In the rising of the sun and in its going down, I remember you.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, I remember you.

In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of the spring, I remember you.

In the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, I remember you.

In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, I remember you.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends, I remember you.

When I am weary and in need of strength, I remember you.

When I am lost and sick of heart, I remember you.

When I have special celebrations to share, I remember you.

As long as I live, you shall live too for you are part of me.



(adapted from We Remember Them by Rabbi Gittelsohn)

in honor of the memory of David, and our parents, and for all who have gone before us:



My First Christmas in Heaven



I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below.

With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,

For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.



I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,

But the sounds of that music can’t compare with the

Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,

For it’s beyond description to hear the angels sing.





I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart,

But I’m not so far away, we really aren’t apart.

So be happy for me Dear Ones. You know I hold you dear,

And be glad for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.





I sent each of you a special gift from my heavenly home above,

I sent each of you a memory of my eternal undying love,

After all, Love is a special gift more precious than pure gold.

It was always most important in the stories that Jesus told.





Please love and keep each other as our Father said to do,

For I can’t count the blessings or the love He has for you,

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear,

Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.



with love and blessings,

helen

November 9, 2002



This is the day the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

happy birthday, David.

I miss you.

with love and blessings,

helen



“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

Helen Keller

May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.



Grief, like the ocean comes in waves, only to recede

and come yet again, but with it comes healing.

Memories awash ashore and are bathed by the golden sun.

Grab hold of those memories, and let them fill the emptiness.

May they bring you peace.



The Rite of Passage

by Vincent Marquis



Father, I once knelt before you piece by piece

in dire need to lean on you.

I prayed for you to fix me. You didn't.

I was still in pieces so I decided to fix myself.

I'm here, today before You,

My pieces all together, I made myself stand up again.



Thank you, Father, for giving me what I really needed;

the will at last, to cause myself to heal,

the courage to stand alone, and

the wisdom to know that I never was.

God bless.

Easter 2002

In Memory of David



For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life….Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid….This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.



So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.



The Beatitudes - The Commandments of Blessedness

· Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

· Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land.

· Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.

· Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

· Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

· Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.

· Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

· Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.



with love and blessings,

helen

CJ sent me a note last night that David had died and I'm just in shock. I only wish I had had the opportunity to tell him how highly I thought of him.

I too, am David's sister-in-law, not his sister (as stated in his obituary). Through the course of sorting all of this out, our family finally found David's sisters. They are remarkable women, and it's easy to understand why David was loved by so many people. They also possess the same fine qualities that he did. I know in my heart, David is in a better place, however, I miss him. I will always remember his gentle way, his bright smile and his sincerity. He was truly a special person. Thank you Joan, Barbara and Helen for sharing some of your memories with my family.

I just found out about David's death today, February 28. I am so shocked that I am almost at a loss for words, but in his memory, I will find a way to write something. I am deeply saddened. Bette and David were good, close friends for a long time. For a short while, our lives diverged and I only saw them occasionally. In 1996, I got engaged. I searched high and low, asking friends and checking phone listings, even as far as New Jersey, to try and locate them to invite them to celebrate my joy. I was not successful. Since then, I gradually came to believe they must have moved out of state.



Then today I hear about David's death. I feel cheated out of years of his friendship and companionship. David was a truly kind and gentle soul, with a great sense of humor.



And now I've run out of words. I am so sorry.

I am Davids sister-in-law. In his obituary it reads that I am his sister. He has three sisters, Joan, Barb and Helen. This information was left out. I did not agree with this and wanted to let everyone know that his three sisters had been left out and did not even find out about David until the day of his funeral. It was then too late for them to attend because they live out of state. They had a memorial service for David on the following Saturday. They loved their brother very much and grieve the loss of him. David was a very gentle and kind man. He was loved by my family and will be missed. I still cannot believe that he is gone.

Reflection



To David Edward Mahood

February 5th, 2002 11:16 A.M.



Your bright smile and gentle kindness, now only able to see in a picture or within our mind. Yet your sweet generosity has left here and will always be available to find. Through those of us who Love and miss you.



Wishing you didn't have to feel that walk alone. We are wondering, pondering the why? With rivers of tears running from our eyes.



You have shown me to make the effort when questioning my friends' whimpers and sighs putting all pettiness aside. We know you didn't want to hurt us and make us cry.



For your bright smile and gentle kindness will always be carried deep within our hearts and minds.



Your Loving friend ,

Charla

I am David's oldest sister and would like to thank Gregg for setting up the website for David and all of David's friends who have contributed to that and to the guest book. It has helped all of us to know that David was loved and respected by so many and is missed.

My heart is broken over the loss of David and as the oldest sibling I have always felt responsible for the others, Barbara, closest in age to me and especially David (10 years younger) amd Helen, the youngest. David was my little brother - if I could use only one word to describe him, it would be "fragile." David was a very gentle person, a "lost soul." It is hard for us to imagine the unspeakable sadness of his last days and we have no doubt that he is in a better place and is no longer hurting. I like to think of him in our mother's arms, loved, comforted and understood.

I have just finished reading "Letter to a Grieving Heart", by Billy Sprague and encourage you to run - not walk - to the nearest bookstore and get a copy. It says so many of the things I am feeling and has the most beautiful pictures. I will be reading the first and last songs at David's Memorial Service.

David has embarked on an incredible journey and I wish him Godspeed.

Thank you for sharing our sorrow.

In memory of my Uncle David,



Uphill by Christina Rossetti

Does the road wind uphill all the way?

Yes, to the very end

Will the day's journey take the whole long day?

From morn to night, my friend

But is there for the night a resting place?

A roof for when the slow dark hours begin.

May not the darkness hide it from my face?

You cannot miss that inn.

Shall I meet other wayfarers at night?

Those who have gone before.

Then must I knock, or call when just in sight?

They will not keep you standing at that door.

Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?

Of labor you shall find the sum.

Will there be beds for me and all who seek?

Yea, beds for all who come.



May David find a room in the many mansions God, our Father, has provided for his children. May it be a safe place that provides security, comfort and peace of mind.

David's niece, Joann

In Memory of my brother, David

Through many dangers, toils and snares he had already come. God's grace had kept him safe so far and God's grace has led him home. May God be with us until we meet again and may God's counsel guide us.

When life's perils were overwhelming, God put his arms around David and brought him home. I will remember David with joy and surrender him to God's care.

his sister, Barbara

In memory of my brother, David.

David was a perfect, beloved child of God, and God welcomes home all his children. David was in many ways a lost soul, but now I release him into God's loving care. God wanted him now, He set him free. I will miss my brother, as I have mourned his loss for many years. The Lord is David's shepherd, and he will not want. God made him lie down in green pastures and led him beside the still waters. He restored David's soul, and surely goodness and loving kindness followed David all the days of his life, and he will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.

with love and God's blessings,

helen, his younger sister

Bette'

We've been at several social gatherings with David through our som, Bret. We very much enjoyed having the opportunity to meet David and hearing the lively conversations. Our most sincere sympathy in your great loss. God bless. Ann & Steve

Bette, family, friends,



We lift you up, especially at this time. We gives thanks and celebrate with you the joy that David brought us and freely gave us. He touched our lives and made us more whole, so he remains with us always.



I know that David is in a new place of greater comfort and peace than any of us can comprehend, now. Let us find strength in knowing he is well loved and cared for.



David's General Dyanmics - CDC - Ceridian 'family' miss him and offer you our love and concern.



Janet Kendrick

BETTE AND THE REST OF DAVIDS FAMILY I WISH TO GIVE EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY OUR CONDOLENCES, DAVID WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL JON,AND SUNNY NELSON

Bette:



David will be missed by many friends

at General Dynamics as well as by his friends he has made through life. He was an individual that made

an impact on many people and will not be forgotten, especially by his Contract Management friends at GDIS. We can only hope that you will be able to cope with your loss and find forgivness for all that has happened. Please call on me if you have any GDIS related matters that you need assistance with.



Sincerely,



Gary Ingram

Bette`



When I heard about Dave it brought on a numbing feeling, somewhere between shock, disbelief and grief, but as I thought about him -- his honesty, character, quirkiness and charm -- I smiled at the memories of this truly unique and wonderful person. My feelings are now a deep sorrow in losing him and condolences to you and his family.

Bette: I am so sorry to learn of Dave's passing. I always admired Dave's professionalism and maturity during our work career at Control Data many years ago.

David Mahood will be missed. His kind and gentle manner were part of his soul.



If you would like to see some pictures of David, use this link and paste it into your browser:

http://grochef.tripod.com/david.html

I only knew David for a short while during my employment at General Dynamics, but was always impressed by his articulation and willingness to share a facinating story. We shared a passion for motorcycling and, as a result, we also shared some similar experiences from past cross country motorcycle touring. I will miss David's unique view on many subjects, and his amusing stories on many subjects and levels. My sincere condolence to David's family during this time of loss.

Bette

We were so sorry to hear about David

from Gregg. We sure had good times

and laughed alot with the gang. May

God bless you and hold you very near.

Marlys and Duane

Dave was a cheerful, energetic, knowledgable, and helpful co-worker and

we will miss him. Our condolences to his wife and family.

Bette... I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. He was my first Manager when I moved to Minnesota in 1981. David and you welcomed me here and made me feel very comfortable. He will be greatly missed.

David was a good and loving man,

and he will be missed

Bette:



I worked with Dave for quite a while and thought he was a grewat guy. he filled in for me when I was gone from time to time and always did an excellent job and I had the utmost confidence in hatever he did. His passing is a loss to all of us here at GDIS and he will be missed.