David Watters is gone.

[bnsd60m9200]

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.

 

[fantomfan]

I wish I could have met him

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

 

[westinghouseman]

Sad day!

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

 

[caligula]

RIP David Watters.

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.

 

[electrolux137]

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So very saddened to hear this.

May he rest in peace.

 

[caligula]

I remember the weekend we all met.

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.

 

[caligula]

The only picture I can find.

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

Good bye dear friend.

 

[electroluxxxx]

Here is the post from his room mate earlier today

 

[caligula]

Hi Electroluxxxx.

I'm the man who started the VCCC, and would like to have David's roommate contact me at [email protected].

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.

 

[kirbylux77]

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

 

[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.

 

[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...

 

[dysonman1]

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.

 

[caligula]

Hi Electroluxxxx.

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.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

My condolences to you, his friends, and

 


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

 

[caligula]

Info on Dave.

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.

 

[caligula]

My username.

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.

 

[jmurray01]

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.

 

[airwaylady]

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.