David H. Dotts' Obituary
David Herron Dotts, 40, entered into the arms of his loving Lord, following a courageous three-year fight, on June 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Allison (Giel) Dotts. Devoted father of Ethan and Aiden; caring son of Nancy Haines and Richard Dotts (Adrienne Guelker); dearest brother of Stacey (Ken) Watson. Loved and respected by mother and father-in-law Cynthia and Ed Giel, Jr. and his brothers and sisters-in-law Keith and Cheryl Giel Hendrickson, Ed Giel III and Michelle Szubeczak, Gonzalo and Beth Vargas-Giel. Fun-loving uncle of Sidney Watson, Olivia and Benjamin Hendrickson, Stephen Szubeczak, and Nico Vargas.Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Mildred Dotts, and maternal grandparents, Willis and Ethel Haines. Dave selflessly approached life with quiet confidence and trademark humor, and found joy in simple pleasures, gifting all his family, including many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, with memories of such that we will cherish and honor forever. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, July 5, from 2-5 & 7-9 PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, at 10:30 AM in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is suggested in his memory.
Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Tuesday, July 5, - 2-5 & 7 to 9 PM
Memorial Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Service will be held in the funeral home chapel
Wednesday, July 6, at 10:30 AM
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