My dad, Dave, passed away from cancer, and his loss has left a huge hole in our family. Everything happened so suddenly that my mom and I had to step away from work to handle all the arrangements and try to process what happened. Now, as we work to get back on our feet, we’re also facing the challenge of giving him the funeral he deserves and covering the bills that have piled up during this difficult time.

Dave was the kind of person who would help anyone, even when he didn’t have much himself. He loved sharing stories and was always proud to talk about his twelve kids—Tab, Gab, Katie, Laura, Allen, Cassie, Shelby, Conner, Madison, Mackenzie, David—and his 34 or more grandchildren, all of whom he loved deeply. His kindness and generosity touched so many lives, and we want to honor his memory in the best way we can.

We’re reaching out for help to cover funeral expenses and other bills so we can lay him to rest and begin to heal. Any support you can give would mean so much to our family. Thank you for reading our story and for considering helping us during this incredibly hard time.