Dave Urban at the finish
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Topic created by kathyu on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 11:29 amMy dear Dave Urban passed away peacefully last night at Fox Chase Cancer Center.He loved orienteering and his orienteering friends (golf was a distant second). Celebration of Life information to come.Kathy Urban
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Reply by joeymcgarvey on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 11:35 amKathy, I'm so so sorry. We loved Dave. He was always up for an adventure and ready with a kind word. Thinking of you and sending love.
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Reply by camperpat on Mon Mar 17, 2025 at 2:44 pmKathy, we are very sorry to hear this sad news. We always looked for both of u at the orienteering events! We had some great times together, laughing about how hard the courses were etc. We are sending you love. We will continue to look for you at future dvoa events. Pat amd Bob Burton
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Reply by Vadim on Tue Mar 18, 2025 at 8:08 amKathy, we are sorry to hear that. He will be missed at our orienteering events.
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Reply by SMones on Tue Mar 18, 2025 at 8:46 amDave was a friend for more than 15 years. I orienteered with Dave and Kathy in seven states, including several trips to Anza Borrego in California. We carpooled together, them giving me rides north, and me giving them rides south.Dave had a simple philosophy of orienteering -- the shortest distance between two points was a straight line -- regardless (it seemed to me) of what lay in between. A little blood was par for the course. Knee replacements and other health issues did not stop him. He somehow got through every time. I just assumed he would get through this.Dave and Kathy directed many events, and helped at countless others. They were always there as a team. Lots of people are in DVOA. Dave was one of the few who was DVOA and, of course, a lot more.Steve Mones
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Reply by Sandy on Tue Mar 18, 2025 at 7:16 pmSo very sorry to read this. Dave and Kathy were so helpful to me over the years in so many ways and he will be truly missed.
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Reply by wriley on Tue Mar 18, 2025 at 8:47 pmWhat a sweet title for a post that has both of us crying.We will miss Dave and remember him for his always happy demeanor, no matter what life threw at him.Stay strong Kathy. Your friends in DVOA are still here for you.
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Reply by JanetT on Tue Mar 18, 2025 at 9:34 pmWe're so sorry to hear this news. I always enjoyed Dave's cheerful attitude no matter what course he did. It'll be odd not to see him at the local events. Stay strong, Kathy; our sympathies to you and the rest of your family.
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Reply by alenka0000 on Wed Mar 19, 2025 at 9:05 amOww. I'm so sorry, Kathy. Dave was such a special blend of happy and cranky and always funny -- I didn't think anything could get him down, but here we are. I can't believe I won't bump into him on the course again, stubbornly bashing through thorns and mud, like he always did.
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Reply by anniemac on Wed Mar 19, 2025 at 7:28 pmKathy, I'm so sorry to hear this news. I'm glad that it was a peaceful passing and look forward to hugging the stuffing out of you at the next possible opportunity. The MacMullans send you their very best wishes - may Dave rest in peace at the finish line of a great life. -Ann MacMullan
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Reply by chand on Fri Mar 21, 2025 at 5:46 pmDave was awesome. My favorite memory of him was at the Francis Slocum informal weekend event where he dropped his pen marking his rogaine map and started checking off controls using blood from a scratch he had gotten along the way.
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Reply by twalsh on Sun Mar 23, 2025 at 10:40 amI too was devastated when I read of Dave's passing. I always looked forward to seeing you two at events. Like so many ohers I will miss him greatly. Tim
