1946
David
2015
David Charles Wertz
September 24, 1946 — November 18, 2015
David Charles Wertz, 69, died Wednesday November 18, 2015 in the comfort of his home in the care of his son and beloved dog Bella.
David was born September 24, 1946 in Quanah, Texas to Frankie Allred Ritchie who precedes him in death. After serving in the armed forces, David married Marsha Gail Foster in 1968.They remained married till her death in 2010.
David is survived by his two loved children Aubrey David Wertz and GaLena Marie Wertz both of Amarillo his son in law Tomek Gibaszek and adored granddaughter Mia Karisma Gibaszek and his brother and best friend Daryl Price and wife Judy Price.
Daddy always understood the sweetness that sat deep within darkness. The beauty in things damaged. He knew damn well there was more to this world than all of this. But not so arrogant as to claim he knew exactly what. He knew the best of ourselves was nothing tangible. And that life was often hard and painful. But he did see the beauty in the little things in life. A peanut butter sandwich. A great cup of coffee. A song that pulled at the heart strings. He loved his family? with everything in himself. And did an amazing job of being the father to his children that he never had. He raised them? to accept all faiths and beliefs all skin colors and lifestyles. He was a greaser with the heart of a hippy. A 5 foot 5 bad ass that smoked filterless cigarettes and loved old western movies. In lieu of flowers, listen to a Johnny Cash song, enjoy a cup of coffee and remember Big Dave for the gentle man that he was.
There will be no formal services.
David was born September 24, 1946 in Quanah, Texas to Frankie Allred Ritchie who precedes him in death. After serving in the armed forces, David married Marsha Gail Foster in 1968.They remained married till her death in 2010.
David is survived by his two loved children Aubrey David Wertz and GaLena Marie Wertz both of Amarillo his son in law Tomek Gibaszek and adored granddaughter Mia Karisma Gibaszek and his brother and best friend Daryl Price and wife Judy Price.
Daddy always understood the sweetness that sat deep within darkness. The beauty in things damaged. He knew damn well there was more to this world than all of this. But not so arrogant as to claim he knew exactly what. He knew the best of ourselves was nothing tangible. And that life was often hard and painful. But he did see the beauty in the little things in life. A peanut butter sandwich. A great cup of coffee. A song that pulled at the heart strings. He loved his family? with everything in himself. And did an amazing job of being the father to his children that he never had. He raised them? to accept all faiths and beliefs all skin colors and lifestyles. He was a greaser with the heart of a hippy. A 5 foot 5 bad ass that smoked filterless cigarettes and loved old western movies. In lieu of flowers, listen to a Johnny Cash song, enjoy a cup of coffee and remember Big Dave for the gentle man that he was.
There will be no formal services.
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