David Frederick Hollingshead

March 9, 1952 - March 2, 2021

David Frederick Hollingshead

March 9, 1952 – March 2, 2021

David Hollingshead passed away early evening of Monday, March 2nd, 2021 overlooking an orange pink sunset sky coloring his cherished San Francisco Bay.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Mary Ellen and Frederick Hollingshead, he was the youngest of three sons. He attended Sebring High School in Florida and Manchester College in Indiana. Moving west to California, David attended graduate school at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley and was a Rockefeller scholar. Upon graduation, David planted his roots in the San Francisco Bay Area building a career with the IT staffing process in both Fortune 500 corporations and placement firms. He was a hands-on recruiter and as the architect of IT staffing strategies for Sybase, McKesson, Duty Free Americas Inc. and Macy’s. In addition to his staffing focus, he has managed numerous IT organization development projects & compensation studies in the distribution, retail and software sectors. He had been retired 4 years from the University of California office of the President as Senior IT Recruiter in the Department of Human Resources. He was quite active in several of the Bay Area professional organizations.

David met Melanie (Timm) 40 years ago in the East Bay and married 38 years ago in Melanie’s hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. They have lived in Richmond for 33 years where they raised their two sons: Erik Hollingshead and Michael Hollingshead. David was always devoted to his family: nurturing and guiding his two sons, loving, supporting, and exploring lands and cultures near and far with his wife, and connecting and visiting with his extended family of brother’s family in Southern California and wife’s family in Tennessee. He was also a dedicated neighbor as president/volunteer for the Carriage Hills community and a committed and constant presence for his Lakeridge club buddies and friends.

David will be missed by many people for his dry, funny humor and his enduring friendships. He will be remembered for his many passions and hobbies of listening, playing, and studying music and music history with a guitar focus; reading, studying, and learning new ideas; fishing, boating, gardening, and restoring projects around his home; and in listening, counseling, and deep, philosophical conversations. His memory and spirit will stay forever in those who knew and loved him.

Due to the pandemic restrictions, a celebration of Dave’s life will be held at a later date. If you would like to donate in his name, please consider the following charities: American Cancer Society, Salvation Army, and Heifer Project.

David Frederick Hollingshead March 9, 1952 – March 2, 2021 David Hollingshead passed away early evening of Monday, March 2nd, 2021 overlooking an orange pink sunset sky coloring his cherished San Francisco Bay. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Mary Ellen and Frederick Hollingshead, he was the youngest of three sons. He attended Sebring HighContinue Reading

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Dear Melanie, So sorry for the loss of your dear husband Dave. May he rest in peace. With heartfelt sympathy Mary Allen ⚘?

Our deepest sympathy to Melanie, Erik and Michael. Dave left us all too soon. He was a great guy and a good friend. Peace, Ginger and John Megley

Rest In Peace, Dave. Thanks for the boat rides, fun talks and cheering to the New year. You were a good friend and wonderful person. May the Angels be with you forever. I am so sorry, Melanie that you lost the love of your life. His Love shall always be with you.

Melanie, My thoughts and prayers have been with you in your loss of a beloved husband, father and very good man. I was stunned when Sharon told me the sad news. Your husbands life was one of love, adventure and accomplishment lacking only longevity but tempered by knowing it was truly “a life well lived”. Sincerely, Harold Byrd

Ahhh Dave. I just know that you are up there looking down and upon all of us here. You got your guitar in your hands and the sparkle in your eyes. Ready to tell another story. We will always remember your spirit and fun times we shared together from monte rio to Oakland hills. You always were the life of the party for us and we always looked forward to your company. Im deeply sorry that you had to leave us early.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

You have my deepest sympathy.

We will certainly miss seeing you walking around the development. Thank you very much for your years of volunteer service to Carriage Hills.

thinking of you all Melanie at this sad time. sending you all my love all the way from Scotland xxxx ???????

We shared many wonderful moments through Don and Pattie Holm's parties. You we're funny, and had such a wonderful deep voice that would radiat a room. You will be missed by all including us. Even though we haven't seen each other in a long time, it's sad to know you had to depart this universe. Rest in peace dear Dave!

I knew Dave , not that well, but enough to know he loved his family and was always trying to be better for them. Prayers to you sll.

Dear Melanie, I know you must be heartbroken to have to say goodbye to your beloved husband. My prayers continue for you, your sons, your family, and all the friends that knew and loved Dave. May it bring you some comfort and peace during this time to know others love you and are thinking of you and lifting you up. With love and sincere condolences. Debi Miller McCaffrey

RIP Dave. You were an amazing man and we so appreciated your commitment to family and to our community of Carriage Hills. You will be greatly missed. Kaye & Alex McKleroy

Sincerest condolences to my dear friend Melanie,Eric and Michael, Dear Lord put your loving arms around this family,help them gain the strength from your love to get throughthis. Amen

Sweet Melanie, This is so very sad. I want you to know that I am thinking about you and about Dave. I will always remember all the wonderful times we have had together enjoying great music. Please accept my sincere condolences. I know there is nothing that can replace him for you. But, we all are looking forward to a time when things are more settled and the music can begin again. I hope and pray that you find peace and comfort during this time. You know that we will all miss him. Love, Suanne McGovern

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