Thread Number: 30246  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
David Watters is gone.
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Post# 335737   10/16/2015 at 15:53 (3,086 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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I know many people particularly in the vintage world of collecting knew David well. He has been having heard issues the last few months including a few mild heart attacks in the last few weeks. I heard the info thru one of the collectors on a facebook group and wanted to inform those not on facebookland of his passing.

I did talk to David a few times and he was a very knowledgeable and kind guy. really big into the 40's 50's and 60's machines particualry kirby among others. this is a huge loss for the community. Even though i didn't know him well, it still saddens me he is gone as he was a very kind and generous collector. David Lived in the Denver area.


Post# 335739 , Reply# 1   10/16/2015 at 16:19 (3,085 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
I wish I could have met him

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It sounds like he was very knowledgable and had lots of gorgeous machines. To all his friends and family, you are in my thoughts. -Mitchell

Post# 335740 , Reply# 2   10/16/2015 at 16:35 (3,085 days old) by Westinghouseman (Capron, Illinois, 13 miles due north of Belvidere, Illinois.)        
Sad day!

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I am saddened to hear the news of David Watters passing. He was known by many, especially the old members of the VCCC.

Post# 335743 , Reply# 3   10/16/2015 at 19:43 (3,085 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
RIP David Watters.

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Dave was one of the nicest people I knew, and I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Please post more information so all of us who were the early members of the V.C.C.C. can learn the details.

I can't speak for others, but I will miss him.
Alex Taber.


Post# 335744 , Reply# 4   10/16/2015 at 19:48 (3,085 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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So very saddened to hear this.

May he rest in peace.



Post# 335745 , Reply# 5   10/16/2015 at 20:01 (3,085 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
I remember the weekend we all met.

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Hi Charles Richard:

I have very happy memories of the meeting we had in Naperville, Illinois in May of 1993. All of us got together in my former garage which had been transformed into club headquarters. That was an awesome weekend.

Please find out what you can and let us know.
Alex Taber.


Post# 335746 , Reply# 6   10/16/2015 at 20:19 (3,085 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
The only picture I can find.

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This page is from the June, 1993 issue of the newsletter.

Good bye dear friend.



Post# 335749 , Reply# 7   10/16/2015 at 21:00 (3,085 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……)        

Here is the post from his room mate earlier today

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Post# 335751 , Reply# 8   10/16/2015 at 21:13 (3,085 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Electroluxxxx.

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I'm the man who started the VCCC, and would like to have David's roommate contact me at Ralextaber@gmail.com.

As I've posted above, David was a good friend to me. Please tell Dave's roommate that my prayers are with him.

Alex Taber.


Post# 335753 , Reply# 9   10/16/2015 at 21:54 (3,085 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        

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Wow. I am definitely surprised by this! This is definitely a great loss for the vacuum collecting community. I, too, was one of David Watter's friends....we had talked a couple of times on the phone & chatted on Facebook. Was sincerely looking forward to meeting him someday in person. Like others have said on here, David was a really nice guy & seemed to me like he had a good heart. My condolences go out to David's other friends here & family members here.

Rob



Post# 335769 , Reply# 10   10/16/2015 at 22:43 (3,085 days old) by electroluxxxx (……)        

Hello Alex!
I remember who you are as we have chatted over the phone a few times over the last few years. I do not have any contact for his roommate but I will leave a message on David's facebook for him in hopes that he returns the message.


Post# 335774 , Reply# 11   10/17/2015 at 05:55 (3,085 days old) by kenkart ()        
Donald talked to him

A few weeks ago, I knew he was having some health issues, but had no idea it was as serious as it evidently was, another good friend gone...

Post# 335781 , Reply# 12   10/17/2015 at 10:03 (3,085 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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David came to the Vacuum Convention at the Vacuum Museum for as long as we've been holding it. He was just here in June. So glad we got to see him 'at his best' one last time.

This is a picture of David, myself, Mike Pletcher, and the late Dennis Cox at the first St. Louis VCCC meeting in 1996. He was a cheerful guy, who always made people laugh and feel good. He will be sorely missed.


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Post# 335785 , Reply# 13   10/17/2015 at 10:28 (3,085 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Electroluxxxx.

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Yes I remember our phone chats.

Thanks for the post as it gives me, and all of us, a starting point. As I've already stated, Dave was one of the early members, and the VCCC needs to pay tribute to him as he was a loyal member and good friend to all of us.

Any information will be helpful.

Alex Taber.


Post# 335786 , Reply# 14   10/17/2015 at 10:35 (3,085 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
My condolences to you, his friends, and

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his family.He'll be another member I'm adding to a special"Memorium"book.You'll see it at the next VCCCconvention.


Post# 335790 , Reply# 15   10/17/2015 at 11:45 (3,085 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Info on Dave.

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I'm a member of Ancestry.com and am trying to dig info on 'our' Dave, seems there are countless David Watters scattered around the country. So do any of you know the place he was born, the exact date, and the year he got married? If you have any info, or data that will help me locate an obit, send it to me in an email under the heading of VCCC.

Dave deserves to be remembered by all of us.

Alex Taber.


Post# 335838 , Reply# 16   10/18/2015 at 09:58 (3,084 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
My username.

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Once again I got an email addressed to Caligula. Those who were part of the VCCC in the 80's-90's know that 'Caligula'was a cream colored cat who was also the club mascot. Caligula means 'little boots' in Latin. (see picture)

In some pictures and early club material I was known as Bob, that's my first name, but in 95, I opted to go with my middle name Alex.

Hope that clears up the questions.


Post# 335846 , Reply# 17   10/18/2015 at 10:41 (3,084 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Although I never knew of this man, it saddens me nonetheless to hear of his passing.

I am sure that his memory will live on within the group that knew him.

Rest In Peace.


Post# 335857 , Reply# 18   10/18/2015 at 13:56 (3,084 days old) by airwaylady (Milwaukee, WI)        
Another long time member Mark Thomas passes also

So sorry to hear of David Watters passing away, have not seen him for many years but he was at the first convention I attended in St Louis back in 1995.
I remembered he loved "Kirbys", God Bless Him.
My Dear Friend, Mark Thomas passed away last Saturday October 10th on his 36th Birthday. He had battled Leukemia for a couple of years and is now at peace!
My condolences go out to both families.


Post# 335858 , Reply# 19   10/18/2015 at 14:00 (3,084 days old) by airwaylady (Milwaukee, WI)        
OOpS !

Sorry Mark Thomas passed away at age 63! not 36! although he could pass for 36!

Post# 335861 , Reply# 20   10/18/2015 at 16:31 (3,083 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi airwaylady.

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Sorry to hear about Mark Thomas, my prayers are with him as well as with Dave.
Since I haven't been active with the VCCC, or Vacuumland for a long time I need to ask if Mark was a member of either club? What were his interests?

Alex Taber.



Post# 335871 , Reply# 21   10/18/2015 at 20:35 (3,083 days old) by kenkart ()        
Mark

as a VCCC member years ago, if its the same one I used to know, from Wilmington NC..Very sorry to hear this also, he was a very nice guy.

Post# 335877 , Reply# 22   10/18/2015 at 21:38 (3,083 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)        

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I just heard the news about Mark Thomas from a phone message from Billy Lipman. His passing, and that of David, were just very sad. I know David had some serious health challenges, but I did not know that Mark was sick. This has been a bad month for all of us.

 

Bless them both. Two losses to all of us.


Post# 336003 , Reply# 23   10/21/2015 at 15:20 (3,081 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        
R.I.P David!!

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I found out about David's tragic passing through Facebook. He was in some vacuum cleaner enthusiast groups on Facebook. Very knowledgeable and comical gentleman. I wished he would have posted more frequently as I looked forward to his input! So sorry for his passing. Blessings to his family and loved ones. May his cheerfulness and memories always live on!!

We'll celebrate the life of David in our vacuuming!


Post# 336451 , Reply# 24   10/29/2015 at 01:14 (3,073 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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David Watters' friend and former housemate posted this obituary on his Facebook Page...


CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK


Post# 336467 , Reply# 25   10/29/2015 at 11:08 (3,073 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Thank yor Charles.

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Now I have the information I need to add him to my friendship list at Ancestry.com.


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