Dave Braga, 59, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed
away on September 23, 2006. Dave was a devoted husband and father,
dedicated realtor and girls' fast pitch softball fan. He was full of
life, community spirit and always giving to and thinking of others. Dave
was born August 9, 1947 in Newport, RI. to Navy parents, Johnette
Prather and Paul Byres. He returned home to Gooding, ID, where he spent
much of his young life. After graduating from Long Beach State in 1972,
Dave took a position with the City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation
department. But, in 1984 he ventured into real estate sales and went on
to have a long, distinguished career with Realty Executives. Dave
married Sue in 1974 and after being blessed with four daughters, he
entered the world of girls' sports. He is known as an icon in the girls'
fast pitch softball community having worked with Scottsdale Miss
Softball and numerous club teams, including Scottsdale Storm. He
coached, advocated and supported not only his daughters but all girls.
He also coached soccer and volleyball. Dave lost his final battle with
pancreatic cancer after many little victories. But, it did not matter
what his issues were, he was more concerned about the person sitting
next to him when getting his chemo treatments. That was Dave. He is
survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sue; daughters, Devyn, Kaitlin,
Tessa, and Gina (Ross) O'Hanley; brothers, Jim (Roxie), John (Mary), and
Donald (Sharon); nieces, Laurie, Jennifer, Stephanie, Tobey, Darcy,
Jordan, and Kristy; nephews, Dan, Troy, Tyler, Jim and Jon; and
mother-in-law, Joanne. Dave always leaves behind to cherish his memory
countless other friends and acquaintances whose lives he touched along
the way. Services will be held at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, 401
N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ on Thursday, September 28, 2006. A
visitation will be held from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. with a Celebration of
Dave's Life to begin at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that contributions be made to the Chaparral Diamondbackers
Softball, Chaparral High School, Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.chaparralsoftball.com/join.htm. Please join us in
celebrating Dave's life at
www.mem.com
Arrangements have been entrusted
to Green Acres Mortuary, (480) 945-2654.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2006.
We would like to thank everyone for
their kind words and thoughts. This is very comforting
to know that Dave touched so many people.
The Celebration of Dave's life is
scheduled for Thursday, September 28th. There will be a
viewing from 2:30 - 3:30 PM, with a service at 4:00 PM at Green
Acres Mortuary & Cemetery followed by a gathering at the
home of Charlie and Kelly Byxbee.
Because of the overwhelming response, the
Celebration of Dave's Life will be held
outside on the grounds of Green Acres,
beginning at 4:00 PM. The weather forecast is for triple
digits or at least in the 90's, so please dress
accordingly - casual, just like Dave!
Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery
401 North Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Directions
Charlie & Kelly Byxbee
6631 E. Maverick Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ
Directions
Love to all
Sue, Devyn, Kaitlin, Tessa, Gina and
Ross
"Mr Softball" Dave Braga
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