David Sher Obituary

Just found out. Oh boy, Mr. Sher was great. He always came through. Lost track of him after I moved to S. America. He was so young. Condolences to his family. (I was the guy with Mr. Sher when we saved that diner choking at Biggs in Chicago in '93)

Dear Linda, Adam and Jamie:



Recently, Laurie and I heard that your husband and father passed away two weeks ago.



It has been awhile since we've seen you but we hope you to take comfort in knowing how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.



With Fondest Sympathy,



Steven and Laurie Sharp

2506 Saint Johns Avenue

Highland Park, Illinois 60035

(H) 847-432-7283

Linda and family,



Please accept my sincerest condolences about the loss of David. He was a wonderful person and someone you can not forget. I apologize in advance for this long message.



For me, writing a few words is my way of working through my sorrow and pain of losing David Sher. They do not go a fraction of the way of describing David.



It is no exaggeration to say that David Sher was the person who had the biggest influence on my life during my first year at the University of Michigan. David was urbane (at least compared to the Kansas City bumpkin that I was), knowledgeable about the ways of the world, smart, talented, charismatic, cheerful, kind, and always smiling (even during those awful dreary days in Ann Arbor).



David always seemed to see the good side in people and boy did he love just being around them. There were very few individuals that he met who he did not like or who did not like him. He always seemed to smile and laugh. He seemed to know everyone, at least everyone from Chicago.



It took me a long time to figure out just what made him so happy almost all of the time and then it dawned on me, he just liked living, being alive and meeting people and getting to know them.



I only had that one year at Michigan with David, but that time together has lasted a lifetime for me. We kept in touch.



After our freshman year, David did not come back and that was a crushing blow to me. He was my closest friend and then he was gone. Michigan was not very much fun without David. No one was around who could lead the group like David. He was a natural leader because you just wanted to be with him, and you trusted him. You knew he had the interest of the group at heart, not his own. He didn't aspire to be the leader, it was just a talent that he had.



I looked up to David, we all did, as things just seemed to come easily to him. He was talented in so many ways, but he never was boastful or had to have his ego massaged.



No, David was easy to live with and you just enjoyed being with him. Talking about anything and everything. Joking, laughing and enjoying the time together as friends. You knew he was your friend, instinctively. You just knew that all you had to do was ask, and David would be there for you. Never a question about that. You could depend on David.



I have never had a friend like David, not before or since. He was generous with his time, talents and personality. Many a time, I wished David had been nearer so we could have just talked. Boy did I enjoy those conversations. Sure, David had opinions, but he was always willing to listen to the other side. Most importantly, he showed me what true friendship was. Giving and asking nothing in return. In the area, David set a high standard for everyone, but he was never critical when people just did not measure up. He had an amazing ability to forgive and go on. I never saw him hang onto a grudge. He seemed to see the best in people. And they in turn responded by being better.



David was like a "teddy bear" as Suzi, my wife, would refer to him. You just wanted to give him a big hug. We loved him. He was a member of our family and I would have been very proud to have had him as my brother.



In essence, David made the world a great place to be, just by his being there.





Stan Weiner

Dear Linda, Adam and Jamie - our hearts go out to you at this sad time. David will always live on in the fond memories we have of him. May those memories comfort you today and always.

With love, Barbara & Joe

To the Family of David Sher,

I was so saddened to hear of David's passing. My sincere condolences to you and the many people who considered him their dear and special friend. He will remain forever in the hearts and minds of those who loved him.

Gladys(Linderman)Grad

Dear Linda,

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

I know your dear family and friends

will be of great comfort to you during this very sad time.

Phyllis

Betty, Linda, Adam and Jamie:

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of David. Certainly I can't know how you feel but having lost my own brother just a few weeks ago, I do know the pain and bereft loss that accompanies the death of one so integral to your life. Cherish your memories, they help sustain you and bring peace during this sad and difficult time.

Marlene