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In memory of
David Anthony Gerard
1950 - March 3, 2021
1950 - Mar 3, 2021
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a contribution to David's Cremation Expenses et al..
$3,415.00
of $8,900 goal
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Background
Update from Pierre (3/7/21): thank you to those who have already donated. I recognize the names of Dad's classmates from stories that Dad would tell me about growing up in Connecticut, and I deeply appreciate your unique connections with him. My family still remaining in Connecticut continues to form a lifelong connection between me and the Northeastern United States, and I hope to meet some of you in person (again, in some cases).
Dad never liked to think about his mortality, and so he did not leave behind a will, life insurance, or final wishes beyond telling me on his ICU bed that he wanted to be cremated and interred in Taiwan.
My brother and I covered the cost of his cremation for now, and we're uncertain about any funds that may end up becoming available from his estate after all assets and debts are accounted for and balanced. Unfortunately, there are fairly extensive debts, and Dad's latest illness took him by surprise not too long after the beginning of an attempt to rekindle his private consulting business. Working through this financial problem is scary, and so we can use all the help we can get.
The costs will be at least $8900, and they include:
- $1100 for the cremation and associated fees
- $1000 for a roundtrip flight for Miho to carry Dad's ashes between SFO and Taipei
- $6500 (minimum, it appears) for a permanent niche to hold Dad's ashes, like this one: https://www.lungyengroup.com.tw/Product/Pagoda
- $300 for an obituary in the Morgan Hill Times, on March 12, 2021
If we receive more funds than we need to give Dad's ashes a forever home, then the excess will be donated to the Santa Cruz Friends Meeting and/or other organization(s) that we think Dad would appreciate giving some funds in his name.
We'd appreciate the help. Thank you, and "take it easy." Contribute
Dad never liked to think about his mortality, and so he did not leave behind a will, life insurance, or final wishes beyond telling me on his ICU bed that he wanted to be cremated and interred in Taiwan.
My brother and I covered the cost of his cremation for now, and we're uncertain about any funds that may end up becoming available from his estate after all assets and debts are accounted for and balanced. Unfortunately, there are fairly extensive debts, and Dad's latest illness took him by surprise not too long after the beginning of an attempt to rekindle his private consulting business. Working through this financial problem is scary, and so we can use all the help we can get.
The costs will be at least $8900, and they include:
- $1100 for the cremation and associated fees
- $1000 for a roundtrip flight for Miho to carry Dad's ashes between SFO and Taipei
- $6500 (minimum, it appears) for a permanent niche to hold Dad's ashes, like this one: https://www.lungyengroup.com.tw/Product/Pagoda
- $300 for an obituary in the Morgan Hill Times, on March 12, 2021
If we receive more funds than we need to give Dad's ashes a forever home, then the excess will be donated to the Santa Cruz Friends Meeting and/or other organization(s) that we think Dad would appreciate giving some funds in his name.
We'd appreciate the help. Thank you, and "take it easy." Contribute
Funds are being collected and disbursed by Pierre Gerard, David's son.
Recent contributions
ROI Communication
$200.00
Submitted by Barbara Fagan-Smith on
April 23, 2021, 4:29 p.m. PDT
$70.00
April 8, 2021, 4:21 p.m. PDT
Raytheon Technologies coworkers of family
$100.00
Submitted by Ellen Gerard on
March 17, 2021, 3:33 p.m. PDT
Tom Colangelo & Pam Butler
$100.00
Submitted by Tom Colangelo on
March 15, 2021, 10:09 a.m. PDT
$250.00
March 10, 2021, 8:52 p.m. PST
$50.00
March 9, 2021, 8:35 p.m. PST
$25.00
March 9, 2021, 5:51 p.m. PST
Rene Spring & Mark Hoffmann
$100.00
Submitted by Rene Spring on
March 9, 2021, 11:54 a.m. PST
$125.00
March 9, 2021, 9:16 a.m. PST
$100.00
March 9, 2021, 7:39 a.m. PST
$100.00
March 8, 2021, 8:59 p.m. PST
$50.00
March 8, 2021, 6:32 p.m. PST
$50.00
March 8, 2021, 6:04 p.m. PST
$250.00
March 8, 2021, 4:04 p.m. PST
Ken and Joan Benson
$50.00
Submitted by Ken Benson on
March 8, 2021, 2:41 p.m. PST
$50.00
March 8, 2021, 12:55 p.m. PST
$100.00
March 8, 2021, 12:54 p.m. PST
$100.00
March 8, 2021, 12:31 p.m. PST
$100.00
March 8, 2021, 11:42 a.m. PST
$100.00
March 8, 2021, 10:55 a.m. PST
$100.00
March 8, 2021, 7:17 a.m. PST
Leon & Tina Gerard
$300.00
Submitted by Tina Gerard on
March 8, 2021, 6:55 a.m. PST
$50.00
March 8, 2021, 5:10 a.m. PST
$100.00
March 7, 2021, 6:52 p.m. PST
$100.00
March 7, 2021, 6:49 p.m. PST
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Memories & condolences
Incredible coach and inspiring mentor....I will miss our conversations David...RIP
Incredible coach and inspiring mentor....I will miss our conversations David...RIP
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I knew Dave as a high school classmate. The thing I remember most, beyond his brilliance, was his positive attitude and…
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