I have very fond memories of Dave. I tryed to explain to Donovan that great grandpa Dave has gone to live with the angels and Jesus. Donovan replied, "I wanna go". I explained to Donovan that he will see his great grandpa someday in heaven...Donovan replied, "Yeah". Donovan loved his great grandpa very very much...I know he does not understand completely, but, I thought I should try and explain Dave's passing so he would not expect to see him when he goes to visit. When I first met Dave, he and Darlene were allowing my son and his grand-daughter Tanya to live in there residence with their baby son Donovan. Dave and Darlene gave their time and resources to help raise Donovan for the first two years of his life. Dave and Darlene would always invite me into their home while being gracious and accommodating. I will always be grateful and abundantly appreciative of Dave and Darlene for their kindness. God has a special "mansion" in heaven as he goes to be with his family and freinds who ascended to their heavenly home. I will always keep the memory of Dave alive for his great-grandson Donovan. May the Lord comfort Darlene and Dave's family members . May God send to you Darlene, Don, and Dave Jr., a whole host of angels to keep you and contain your greif. Love and respect...the Family of Willa M. Klampe- Carrillo, paternal grandmother of Donovan H. Tope.
