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 13, 2011
Thank you so much, that was beautiful….
Lis
Lisa Stubbs says:
November 13, 2011
Thank you Joey. You are correct about the day on the USS Nimitz he talked about that all the time…
Lisa
Lisa Stubbs says:
November 13, 2011
Thank you everyone for attending Dave’s service. It means so much to me and the boys to have everyone there….
Love Lisa
Martin Guisar says:
November 13, 2011
Dave was an incredible person and we will miss him very much. I still remember the details of meeting him when we first moved in next door over eight years ago. He walked over in his dress slacks and polo shirt and said “Hi! Are you our new neighbors?” He made us feel at home even before we had moved in completely. I will miss saying morning everyday as we both left for work around the same time. I will also miss seeing him through the window riding his bike, doing karate or working out in the garage. I’m sure Dave is already tearing up that racetrack in Heaven on his Ducati.
I would have to honestly say of any memorial sevice I have ever attended I had never seen as many people as I saw yesterday, but I was not surprised. It was a testament to what type of person Dave was and how many lives he had touched. I am so glad to have the opportunity to know him as well as his wife Lisa and sons Cody and Shane.
My Cousin used to always recite the poem by Linda Ellis called “The Dash”. I’m sure Dave had read it some time during his life and he definitely filled his dash. I am adding it below for anyone that has not had the opportunity to read it.
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
We will miss you Dave,
Love,
Martin, Gena and Amber Guisar
Martin Guisar says:
November 13, 2011
It was a beautiful service Lisa. He touched so many lives and the pictures shown during the end really showed what a loving and caring person he truly was.Please do not hesitate to call or come by if you need anything.
Martin Guisar