David L. "Big Dave" Bootes, age 65 of Riverside, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy C. Bootes and mother, Sylvia M. Bootes (Emmons).
Dave is survived by his three children and special friend: son, Richard and Tammy Bootes of Huber Heights, OH; daughter, Toyzanna and Eddie Tolliver of Riverside, OH; son, David and Sissy Bootes of Riverside, OH; special friend and the mother of his three children: Lucille "Lucy" Jaques. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren: Hailey, Chass, Marion "Buddy", Toyzanna "Tori", Edwin "EJ", Dakota, Cheyenne, Morgan "Sis", Austin, Brayden "B"; one great granddaughter, Addison "Boo"; and a new one on the way; brother, Raymond (Joyce Marie) Bootes of Beavercreek, OH; and a sister, Joyce Ann (Ed) Biza of Centerville, OH.
Dave was a retiree of Duriron "Flowserve" of 30 years. He will be dearly missed by all family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Pastor Jack Fletcher officiating.