David Stubbs-Almlie
September 07, 1958 - October 27, 2011
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David Stubbs-Almlie
September 07, 1958 - October 27, 2011
Obituary
David Stubbs-Almlie, age 53, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Huntington Beach California following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was the son of Paul and Joan Stubbs, and leaves behind his adoring wife of 15 years, Lisa, their two sons Cody (11) and Shane (8), as well as his father Paul Stubbs and sister, Traci Scinto.
Dave grew up in Woodland Hills, California and graduated from Taft High School. He later acquired a bachelor’s degree in economics from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Dave has been a Huntington Beach resident since the early 80’s. He was a dedicated member in the food service industry devoting twenty-eight years to the business, where he developed and maintained numerous friendships over the years that remain strong to this day. Dave also met his wife Lisa through work in 1994 and married her soon after.
Dave was a very disciplined and passionate man who did nothing in moderation; it was all or nothing. He was a loving husband, an exemplary father and devoted friend. Dave always took the time, had the right words and the best advice for all. Dave had a brilliant mind, which was filled with a lifelong love of books and knowledge.
Dave dedicated his life to martial arts. He received several degrees in black belts and inspired his students to adopt the same philosophies and passions for the art.
Dave has left behind an ever-expanding trail of people whose lives have been etched deeply by his pursuit of living life to the fullest, and always giving 100% to everything he did.
Dave will be remembered as an influential inspiration whose shining light has brightened and warmed each of our hearts and souls. He is a true warrior who has left an eternal impression on this world.
For those wishing to make a donation, the family has asked that donations be made to the city of hope in lieu of flowers. There are three ways to make a donation:
-Via internet:www.cityofhope.org http://www.cityofhope.org/ click on donate-refer to: Dave Stubbs;
-Via mail by sending a check to city of hope: attn-gift administration, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010. Include Dave’s name in the memo.
-Via phone by calling (800) 535-7119 ext. 62635
(address for cards:
Lisa Stubbs
20601 Reef Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646)
Please join us in celebrating the life of this extraordinary man.
The service will be held on:
Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12:30p.m.
at the Mission Viejo Christian Church
27192 Jeronimo Road
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Interment following:
El Toro Memorial Park
25751 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Celebration of Life Memorial
Aliso Viejo Country Club
33 Santa Barbara
Aliso Viejo, Ca 92656
37 responses to David Stubbs-Almlie
Lisa Stubbs says:
November 4, 2011
In typical Dave style when Cody’s soccer coach decided to start a club team Dave was there to help out behind the scene’s with what ever the team needed. He also video taped all the games so that coach Ash could review the tapes to help better the team. In honor of all of Dave’s hard work coach Ash decided to honor Dave by having his initials put on the jersey’s of all the boys. Thank you Ash and the whole Gold Coast Xtreme Team Gerrard…. It really means the world to me and I know Dave would be love to be honored in such a special way…Lisa
Lisa Stubbs says:
November 4, 2011
Jose, thank you so much… We loved you guys too.
Lisa Stubbs says:
November 4, 2011
Melissa, Thank you for posting this. It really means a lot to me to read this. I know Dave would love it too. Lisa
Mike Fouch says:
November 4, 2011
My heart goes out to Lisa and the boys. Dave and i started at Sweetheart Cup together and were always roomates on our sales junkets. I made the mistake of trying to spar with him outside our hotel room one afternoon and found out quickly how tough he was. lucky for me no one got hurt! We have been friends in the industry since those early days in the early 80’s and have been proud of what he has accomplished in his business life as well as his personal life. I cant imagine working a foodshow without Dave and his warm sense of humor. He will be greatly missed —
As a cancer survivor myself – i know how tough the battle is and I hope that everyone that knew Dave will be motivated to see their doctors on a regular basis and try to stay as healthy as they can for themselves as well as their families.
Again- my condolences to his family. Dave will be missed! Mike Fouch
Oscar G Figari says:
November 4, 2011
Jeff,I too had the oportunity to first meet Dave whe I entered the Sales Ranks at Kraft Foodservice in 1989 Having Worked as a delivery Driver at Food shows I always ran across Dave he was always friendly and a wonderful person.
Dave always was a pleasant person to have a conversation with
he will be missed.
Oscar G Figari