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11/23/2011: New Story added: The Hilarious Debutante

Of all the postings that honor the remarkable spirit of Heather, this particular one comes from a person who only knew her for a short time and so many years ago. Heather and my sister were presented as debutantes together. This was in ...

03/30/2010: New Story added: In Memory - Jeffrey Bennett Davis

DAVIS, JEFFREY BENNETT March 29, 1943 to March 22, 2010 Jeffrey B. Davis, a man devoted to family and legions of friends, died unexpectedly at home in La Jolla, CA on Monday, March 22. He was 66. Born in San Diego on March 29, 1943, Jeff was the ...

11/13/2009: New Story added: Class of 1992

Heather Davis Palamountain C’92, Alamo, Calif., former chief of staff to the chair of Barclays Global Investors in San Francisco; Feb. 19. I just stumbled upon Heather's obituary in the Nov./Dec Pennsylvania Gazette and am shocked and ...

06/15/2009: New Story added: Rest in peace

I recently learned of Heather's passing. Although I did not know Heather personally, it is always devistating to hear such tragic news. I remeber a few conversations Heather and I had at different parties in Point Loma. Heather ...

05/14/2009: New Story added: Heather-It's too hard to say goodbye

It has taken me a while to write about Heather, because I have yet to accept that she is truly gone. I can't believe it; I don't want to believe it. To know that I will never hear her voice again, that I will never be greeted by her smile or ...

04/03/2009: New Story added: Remebering Heather

I just learned about Heather's passing and my heart is very sad...mostly for her two young children who have to grow up without her. Although Heather and I were not "great" friends, I've never forgotten her, and the year our path's ...

03/24/2009: New Story added: A Month

Last week, a month has passed since the Senseless Tragedy. I come back here to this site, and I don't know what I hope will be here. Hope? Healing? Or at the very least, shared loss? On the one hand, this is a memorial site, and so it feels like ...

03/23/2009: New Story added: Instructions

I shared this poem at the San Diego service for Heather, and a few people have asked that it be posted. Instructions When I have moved beyond you in the adventure of life, Gather in some pleasant place And there remember me ...

03/22/2009: New Story added: For the memories of Heather

Dear Kay, I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heather will always be in my heart and memories. If you would like a portrait painted of her, ...

03/05/2009: New Story added: I miss you my friend!

H -- It is so hard to believe you have been gone for 2 weeks! It seems like yesterday that I got the call, but it also feels like years ago. I think of you so often that I'm surprised I have the capacity to think of anything else. ...

03/02/2009: New Story added: San Diego Reception

7301 High Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037 Reception will begin immediately following the services at La Jolla Presbyterian. Parking is EXTREMELY limited. Guests are strongly encouraged to carpool. There will be shuttles running between the church and ...

03/02/2009: New Story added: San Diego Services

7715 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037 Memorial Service Parking is limited. Guests are strongly encouraged to carpool. There will be shuttles running between the church and the Club. View Map

03/01/2009: New Story added: My letter to Mr. and Mrs. Davis- per their request

Mrs. and Mr. Davis, This is Julie Katz Earl, Heather's friend from New Jersey, the one she used to go on vacations with. I just heard about Heather. I am devastated. I know that there are no magic words, I wish there were words that could bring ...

02/28/2009: New Story added: Memories

I am grateful to have these memories of Heather. We shared many hilarious, carefree times at a time of life that was golden. In Girl Scouts my mom, Marty Rose, led us through many adventures. In the classroom, on the playground, at ...

02/28/2009: New Story added: So fitting....

Last night, several of us from San Diego gathered at the Cliffs to honor and celebrate our sweet friend Heather. We sat on a blanket in the blustery chilly evening and watched the sky, then the water, turn pink then orange as ...

02/27/2009: Celia Webb added a comment to Heather loved costumes!

Heather thought everyone should have a costume closet.

02/27/2009: New Story added: Bay Area Reception

1700 Clubhouse Road, Diablo, CA, 94528 Reception will begin immediately following the services. Location URL | View Map

02/27/2009: New Story added: Bay Area Services

902 Danville Blvd., Alamo, CA Memorial Service View Map

02/26/2009: New Story added: Never enough time...

You would think that after 27 years of moving in and out of eachothers' lives, you would know a person pretty well. Still, the past week has left me feeling as though I missed out on the full benefit of Heather's being. I will ...

02/26/2009: New Story added: Heather, an attentive, sincere & beautiful person

I started babysitting for Grace about 4 years ago when Heather was living in the house they shared in Birdrock. Over the years I have babysat for a lot of children, but for some reason I always felt a special bond with Heather and her amazing ...

02/25/2009: New Story added: Goodbye, Heather

I think I must've met Heather during 3rd grade at Sunset View when my family moved to town. Does that sound right? Was she in Mrs. Earlywine's class? Anyway, I knew her all the way up through high school, but after graduation we lost touch. I ...

02/25/2009: New Story added: Friendship & Memories

I am at a loss for words where so many have had heartwarming memories to share. God Bless friendships. As a parent, I ache for Jeff and Kay. Their pain will lessen as time goes on, their memories will remain forever. We try to comprehend the ...

02/25/2009: New Story added: Heather, a personal and professional role model

I knew Heather growing up through our families and my friendship with her sister Shawn through high school and college. It wasn't until the summer of 2000 that I actually had the opportunity to get to know Heather better when she helped ...

02/25/2009: New Story added: The Power Of Love

To quote Dr. David Viscott, "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides". Heather will be warm for ever more! The Palmtag Family

02/25/2009: Erika McGrath added a comment to Heather loved costumes!

Yippie! I was looking for the B2B photo for my post!!! Erika

02/25/2009: New Story added: The Stunning Pregnant Heather

Like everyone, I've been thinking nonstop about our Heather and the thought I keep wanting to share is pregnant Heather. So, let's talk for a moment about stunningly pregnant Heather: Heather--I'll never forget you visiting me the weeks before I ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: We'll Always Be Your Peeps

I only knew Heather for the last 7 months, since Grace and my son started Kindergarten. It's amazing what an imprint she made on my heart in such a short time. Whether it was her sarcastic, witty sense of humor, her willingness to open ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Heather's honesty

Throughout our weekly CK Mom's meetings, Heather was always so honest. She asked the difficult questions and forced us all to face head on the obstacles that we were met with as brand new moms. She helped us laugh at ourselves when we ...

02/24/2009: Marilyn Olson added a comment to Heather loved costumes!

Yeah - the B2B picture! So glad you found this!!!

02/24/2009: New Story added: Heather loved costumes!

Heather loved to dress up...whether it was for a dinner with friends, the Bay to Breakers, or Halloween, she always found an excuse to wear something fun!

02/24/2009: New Story added: My Precious God Daughter

I knew you before you were born. You have been my precious God Daughter for 38 years. I have enjoyed you and loved you as an adorable infant, a feisty toddler, a very creative kid, a joyous teenager, a brilliant young woman and ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Mom's Group

I met Heather in a first time mom's group when our daughters were babies. I will always remember Heather as incredibly beautiful, funny and full of life. There are a few old photos from playgroups, etc. -- Posted by Stephanie Love

02/24/2009: New Story added: Heather the Adventurer

In college, Heather and I took a completely unplanned trip to Greece and slept on a beach until we found a place to stay. These are my favorite pictures from that adventure. The wine was cheaper than the water, which was just fine with ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Lovely Heather

-- Posted by Danica O'Leary

02/24/2009: New Story added: Shasta with a twist

Adding to the annual Shasta/Memorial Day weekend girls-only trip, in 2007 we decided to mix it up and went whitewater rafting down the American River. We chanted “PURA VIDA” (an expression we learned from our Costa Rican rafting guides ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Director Davis

Dearest Director Davis, who would have thought we could get all those executives to dress up in costumes and sing and dance? With you as Director, it was obvious the sky was the limit. Our Hollywood/Broadway moment at BGI remains one of my all time ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Old Friends

When we were growing up, Heather used to frequently remind me that no matter how old we got, she would always be two months older than me... When our babies met, and whenever we got them together, we joked that Grace would say the same thing to ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Heather and the memories at Soapy's Ranch

Over the years I have known Heather to have a great sense of humor and a healthy sense of self....She was always hard working, very intelligent and sagacious....We spent many weeks together at Soapy's Ranch with all of the wonderful families I have ...

02/24/2009: New Story added: Traveled in different circles

Heather and I traveled in different circles in high school, but being a mother of 4 boys now, I feel like we all joined the ranks of motherhood together with our other fellow classmates. I so wish that we would have all had been closer to her ...

02/23/2009: New Story added: My Friend HAD

Heather was colleague (and friend) at BGI from 1993-2000. I remember meeting her that first day....I thought, "wow, she is really good looking!" Little did I know how smart, funny, and genuine she was. We hit it off from the beginning ...

02/23/2009: New Story added: So smart and way too much fun!!

Heather, I feel so blest to have had the wonderful opportunity to work with you over the years at BGI. My fondest memories are of our Euro project in 1998. Your intelligence, hard work and great sense of humor made you our favorite ...

02/23/2009: New Story added: Heather's Style

Everyone knows Heather had beautiful style and grace. Whether in a baseball cap and running clothes or decked out for a black tie event, she was always gorgeous. But unique to Heather was her ability to rock neon, Bo Derek braids, ...

02/23/2009: New Story added: Super Mom

Heather was an amazing Mom. She was always carpooling kids, hosting kids parties, carving very cool pumpkins, upbeat, enthusiastic, full of live and energy. She was creative, funny and inspirational. Here are various ...

02/23/2009: New Story added: PLHS -- 20th Reunion

-- Posted by Carolyn Day

02/23/2009: New Story added: hdp...the runner!

san diego's famous mud run. we laughed the entire 6.2 miles...hdp could take the hills like no other. check out heather slithering on her stomach -- a look of sheer joy on her face! -- Posted by Carolyn Day

02/22/2009: New Story added: Shasta

For the past 13 years, every Memorial Day weekend found Heather and her girlfriends together. Usually on a Houseboat in Lake Shasta - where no boys and no babies were allowed. Just hardcore girl time, eating too many chips, drinking a few ...

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