My dad always told me growing up that I will have many friends that will come and go from my life but someday I will find that one best friend who will be there forever, will have your back no matter what and no matter how near or far will always be there for you. Well, my dad always ended this conversation with “and that friend for me is ‘Homie’”. Dave you were my dads greatest friend and you were family to us and always will be. We spent a lot of summer days over at Dave’s House bbqing, swimming, and making a mess of his house. Nicole, my sister McKenzie, and I grew up together.  We used to play with our spice girl barbies, eventually growing into using an easy bake oven on her white carpet haha it quickly became rainbow colored. I remember all of Nicole’s pets, her guinea pigs, her rats, and of course Sammy and Rosie. Playing hide and seek in the pitch black of their house with Marissa and Chris, oh the memories. Some of my favorite and best childhood memories took place at Dave’s, spending time with my friend Nicole, learning to love UFC and football, and eating Dave’s soggy ribs. Yes as a youngster I was a picky eater and Dave used to make some of the best food, one day I told him they were ‘just okay’ and when he asked why I said they were soggy haha in reality they were the best ribs and he always kept us full of yummy food.  Lots of laughs were shared with all of us and I am thankful to have known him and I’m thankful for everything he has ever done for my dad.  RIP Dave, you will be extremely missed and will always be loved by many.

To someone who stepped in as my second dad since I was a little girl to a woman,

Thanks for always loving me and caring for me like I was your own daughter. From heartlight days as a little girl to being a 20 year old who thinks she knew everything. I appreciate the home you gave me to grow up in. I have so many memories with you in it. Nicole and I grew up together, learned lessons together, had so much fun together and you were apart of it all. The many times I didn’t wanna be at my own home, you always offered yours and opened your heart and wisdom to me. I can always remember how much you loved duck hunting and how passionate you were when telling us how good you did during your trips. I can only imagine how many ducks are up in heaven keeping you busy and having fun. Anyways, I just want to thank you for making such an impact on my life. For supporting me like your own and always loving Nicole and I while we were difficult teenagers. I know we weren’t always easy to support or love, but you always did. I hope you Rest In Peace Dave. Life will never be the same without your physical presence. However, I know you’ll always be around spiritually. Hope heaven rocks!! You’ll forever be missed!

Love your second daughter,

Lauren Jagd  

They say there is a reason. They say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason, will change the way I feel.  For no one knows the heartache, that lies behind our smiles. No one know how many times we have broken down and cried. Your so wonderful to think about but so hard to be without. 
Love ya, 
Brandon K. 

To the Huelsbeck family:

My condolences on the passing of your son, brother and father Dave, you are in my heart and prayers. 

Dave and I had many laughs together with his group of friends to include my two sons and daughter; forever his smile will be with us.

With love and respect,
Carol Woods 

 

I am so sorry to hear about David passing! We grew up on San Miguel together, and our teen years were made special because of the fun time we had together!! Even though we grew up and moved apart David will always hold a special place in my heart!!
Sending prayers and love to you all! 

I met David at Palm Junior High in 1977.  He and I soon became good friends. His best friend, John Collins and I, became the Three Musketeers and stayed close friends all through high school (Mt. Miguel), graduating in 1982.  We spent a few summer days at the beach then, life happened and I lost touch. 

I am deeply saddened by David's passing. I found out accidentally.  

John Collins and I remained in touch, good friends, all these years.  He passed away (quite suddenly) on October 20, 2017. 

So, I have been trying to find David, you see, so that I could tell him of Johnny's sudden departure.   I was devastated to find him through his obituary.  

I am so sorry for the Huelsbeck's families loss of David. He was an amazing guy with a quick wit and beautiful smile. 

Deborah Housen (Debbie Cook)

Dave, I'm still in shock that you are not here.  You've always been there for me, even after we broke up I could always count on you.  I remember our 1st date, you were so nervous and kept looking at your watch because you let a neighbor watch Nicole and you didn't want to leave her for very long.  Your main concern was always your daughter, and I had tremendous respect for you as a single father.  You also were a caring father-figure to my kids during the 10 years we were together.  I remember when we got Sam, she was the sweetest dog who followed you everywhere and you trained her to be an amazing bird dog.  I have great memories of our time together.  I miss you and think of you all the time.  I know you are with your dad now, who you idolized, and one day we will see each other again.  Love you always...

Dear Huelsbeck family
I am deeply saddened by the news. I grew up on San Miguel(neighbors) with David and Mike and have cherished memories of Bill and Elizabeth.  We had some amazing times, David always sweet, generous and funny! As kids we had no end of energy to play ball, ride bikes and of course find some way to get in trouble. We had some fabulous times. Though we all went our separate ways he will always have a special place in my heart! Know we are praying you are given strength and find comfort in all the wonderful memories that honor him.

Dave,
We met when I was somewhere around 17 or 18 30+ years ago. We liked each other and hung out a couple times together. Then you met Jennifer the person you fell in love with and we still stayed good friends for all these years! My heart aches every time I think about all the good times we all had for a long time and I'm going miss you very much! You used to wear that goofy blue hat with the flaps down the back I can remember it like it was yesterday, you loved that hat.  All the parties, cruising 2nd street were the best times of my life and you were always a big part of that so much fun! About 20 years ago when I had problems with my marriage we got together again and went on a New Years eve date at Hungry Hunters we waited a long time for a table but we had a very nice date and would've liked to continue seeing you just didn't work out that way.  At least I got to have one more date with you it meant the world to me. I will always love you and miss you Rest in Peace my long time friend I will never forget you Homie!

First off I can't explain the pain and heartache I feel because of your loss, for years you have met so much to so many of us and my entire family I will always cherish the great times we always had on 2nd Street. Spending times at your two Room Studio and partying like we did, you have been a true friend and always looked out for your friends. Always willing to go to battle with us. It was wonderful how you treated Stephanie as she was growing up, she always looked up to you, how she called you Uncle Dave and then many years later you showed up at her wedding. That would be the last time I had seen you, Forever cherished you will never be forgotten and we will meet again my friend, keep rocking the Heavens until we get there. Rest in Peace Homie.

David,
 I can not find the words to express how sad & heartbroken my entire family is over your loss.  You have been a great friend to all of us for a very long time.
I will always treasure and miss your great personality, your contagious laugh & your strikingly good looks "yo baby, yo"
I will forever cherish all the good times we had and the amazing memories we all created.

Rest easy, sweetheart until we meet again!!
Love you,
Marilyn

30+ years ago a bunch of kids became part of something very special: a close knit group of  friends, brothers & sisters, metal-heads, partiers, some of us lovers. Last week we lost one of our own, Dave aka Homie.  He was the forefront of the best memories of my life. RIP my friend. Until we meet again. ❤️

“Those crazy nights, I do remember in my youth
I do recall, those were the best times, most of all”

Love and memories forever, 
Catherine Pryts Smith (aka Cathy)

Well where do I start myself and David met through a friend of his named Jeff   I was 17  we started talking and I don’t know how much longer after that he was at my front door asking me if I want to make some money   Just out of high school   I said heck yeah.  A couple weeks later the same thing happened.  I was picking up checks up in  LA  for la mesa glass well a couple weeks later here go again but this time he said you want a job.  And yes we did hang out between those times.  All said and done.  I worked with David at la Mesa glass for about 2 years at that point we were hanging out all the time.  Unfortunately we lost contact a few years later but we did have some fun and amazing times together  R I P  Homie  

Daddy,
I miss you more than I can even put into words. Dad your my rock, my strength, my whole world. You never gave up on me and loved me so very much. You are the best father anyone could have ever asked for. You always did what you had to provide for me and make sure I had everything I ever needed. Your life stopped when you had me, only to begin again just the two of us, you did what you had to do, to raise a daughter on your own. I will never forget your smile, the gap between your teeth and your contagious laugh. How even though you worked so very hard you still made time to make wonderful memories with me that I will cherish forever. All of the hunting trips, amusement parks, vacations and BBQ Sundays.  You were very set in your ways and no one could tell you anything different but your stubborn, hard headed ways have been passed on to me and I wouldn't want it any other way. MY HERO, MY DADDY I know your still here with me, I feel you in the wind and still hear your voice. I will forever be daddy's little girl, and you forever my angel. I know you and grandpa are together, I will never be the same without you my daddy. I love you to pieces and miss you so much. 
With so much love!!!
Your little girl,
Nicole 

Dave,
I miss you so much my heart aches. I find myself constantly thinking of you. I cry and then I think of something funny that you said and start laughing. I have a lot of happy memories. I look over to where you parked your truck and remember the morning banter we would have walking into work.  I miss your visits to my desk all throughout the day. Whenever I needed help with something, you were the first person that came to mind. I remember how when you would get mad at me you’d say, “We’re divorced again.  We been divorced six times already and I still ain’t got any alimony “. lol  I remember how I would say, “Dave, what would I do without you” and you would say, “You’d find somebody else”.  Then I would say, “That’s not true”. And it isn’t. Dave, you will always have a special place in my heart. I love you.  

Val

David,

Oh gosh, where do I even start :( 

Unfortunately, it has been several years since we spoke (we broke our promise to each other, but we can work that out when we see each other again :) ), your loss fills my heart with so much sadness. I wish I would have had an opportunity to get caught up one more time as we did every couple years.  But all that I can do now is revisit those memories of us and our time together. I have so many pictures of us and when I look at those pictures now and of you smiling it brings back the beautiful memories. Those pictures captured just a glimpse of the years we spent together but my heart captured even more and that I will never forget. Your love touched and changed my life forever and for that I am so grateful. 

Every day since you have been gone I have listened to “our” favorite music while thinking of you and knowing that you are up there listening with me. Those songs will always be “our” songs. Every night since you have been gone, I look up the stars to find the brightest one and I know that it is you and your beautiful smile and brown eyes are shining down on everyone you loved.

I wish you love and a peaceful rest my friend. Godspeed until we see each other again. 

My thoughts and prayers and with you Mrs. Huelsbeck, Michael, Nicole and everyone in your family. 

David, I will always love you and will always miss you. 
Forever in my heart, 
Jennifer




“David James”,  my friend! We met while dating sisters. We became friends because of that and because we partied together, went to concerts together, we laughed and made fun of each other, worked together, raised our girls together, raised a ruckus or two at Padre games in Jack Murphy and in LA during Kings hockey games! 

You always had a strong bond of love for your family. Your dad was the man you looked up to, your mom, ever the loving son you were, the older brother always keeping that distance but always there and of course a loving, caring father of your daughter! 

Yes, you are already missed and while I shed a tear for you, worry not as that mischievous grin you stated I had appears thinking of all the wonderful memories I have of you  my friend.., “David “Homie” James”!

With  love-Dan

David was my first born. I remember his first day in kindergarten, he went kicking & screaming but made friends quickly from that point on. Growing up he loved rock & roll, going to concerts, & a devoted fan of hockey, even played street hockey.
When he would call, the routine was first talk to Mom & then Dad (Dad always call him Davey). They could never get off the phone without talking about their hunting days. David always took to heart the hunting tips his Dad & brother, Mike, passed on to him. We never hung up the phone without say "Love you".
He had no hesitation in taking on fatherhood when his beloved daughter, Nicole was born.
Him & his Dad are together now. Dad has his dog, Dallas, at his side & David his beloved Sam. He loved Sam so much & always carried her memory in his heart.
I'm sure they are still talking hunting trips, dogs, & the good old days. Even though we all miss the two of them dearly, they will always be in our hearts. We take comfort in knowing they are together & watching over us.

I


You will be missed more than you know.   Tell Dad, Buck & Skeeter we love & miss them.  You will be in our hearts  until we meet again.  We love you David!

OBITUARY

David James Huelsbeck

February 18, 1964 – July 6, 2018

El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service

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