Everything is Cheese – an ode to a friend…
Life has its own plans and sometimes no matter what, we cannot fight that final plan. A friend of mine recently got news that his heart was not in good condition – his aorta was enlarged, “dilated aorta” was what he said it was. Around March 18th David had an echocardiogram to look into a murmur in his chest – later that day he got news that he had something called “Dilated aorta” and by March 26th he was rushed to the hospital with concerns about his health. After finding out that his heart had serious problems David started to freak out, his anxiety levels were hitting new highs and his health went downhill fast! The doctor prescribed Xanax Saturday the 21st after his wife Victoria called with concern Friday night. Yesterday, March 26th the doctor gave David news that he would need surgery April 6th. The doctor gave David oxygen to take home because David was really sick with pneumonia, and David knew it was stress that was attacking his immune system and making him sick. David’s health was really poor yesterday and the doctor decided to put him in the hospital. The doctor wanted to call an ambulance but David thought it was over the top and had his wife drive. The details between his arrival at the hospital and 2:30 this morning are not clear. Most of the information about what was happening with David I read from his blogs. Sadly I had not seen David nor talked to him since last month via e-mail. I had not seen him since last August at my son’s first birthday party where sadly I was unable to spend any time with him… David White passed away at around 2:30 this morning from congestive heart failure…
I quote from his blog on the day he found out that something might be wrong, “Today I walked outside – did not hit the gym- and just concentrated on nice even walking – like floating – not moving too fast – just deliberate meditation walking and taking everything in. Who knows when each day will be our last – is this the day of my departure? At some point this day will be that day. But a very strong feeling – again – no – I have much to do in this realm, I am not leaving any time soon.” Life is not fair – David loved his wife Victoria and young daughter Sara very much! David was only forty-three-years-old…
David loved music and David was an interesting fellow who was fascinated by the term “Cheese.” I don’t know what words I could use to express my sadness for the loss of a friend, but an ode to “Cheese” is something I know he’d enjoy here. I don’t know dates, but he wrote this song a while ago, and vlogged it while on a family cruse this past summer. Enjoy “Everything is Cheese” by Zook -
R.I.P. David “Zook” White – you will be truly missed my friend….
March 28th, 2009 at 4:19 am
What a beautiful way to remember a dear friend. I am sad that I didn’t reconnect with Zook until very recently. I am in devestated and deeply saddened by his passing. I barely have any words to write, because I feel so sad inside. My heart aches for his wife and daughter… Life is so unfair. I don’t know how we can lose such good people so young….. Rest in Peace, Zook…
March 29th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
The information I have right now is that the memorial will be on Thursday at Autumn Funerals & Cremations? – 1575 N Lompa Ln, Carson City, NV? – (775) 888-6800?, but the time is unclear. It’s set for about 2pm, but Victoria is wanting to have it earlier. After there will be a gathering at a friend’s house in Carson – Rich and Janice Berger – if you would like the address I will be happy to send it to you via e-mail. I will get the place and time information posted ASAP! Also, a few people have voiced that they would like David’s blogs remembered – as soon as we have that completed I will post where you can get one for yourselves.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:51 am
Hi VJokins:
I am Phil, Zook’s oldest brother. Thanks for your kind words about my brother.
We heard the same info yesterday, at the funeral home at 2 pm, and then at Rich and Janice’s house after that.
My wife Vicki and I are flying up to Nevada on Wednesday morning from San Diego, and are looking forward to meeting you. We are happy that David had such wonderful and caring friends,
See you soon,
Phil
April 2nd, 2009 at 7:48 am
I did get a bit more information about David’s passing – After he was rushed to the hospital a scan (I don’t know if it was a CAT or MRI) showed reason for concern and the doctor told Victora to call any family or friends right away! Predicting that David was not going to make it through this. They needed to do emergency surgery. Victoria ran to call family and friends, but when she returned to David’s side the doctors had already taken him into surgery. David survived the surgery, and tried to wake up, but just couldn’t… Vicoria has great guilt that she never got to talk to him before surgery, but those of us who knew David knows that his love for Victoria was greater than anything and he knew that she loved him too. I hope to see many friendly faces tonight at the Berger’s.