"I worked with Dave for 9+ years at Quest Software and he impressed me with his knowledge and generosity. He would bend over backwards to help you with any issue. He was a good friend and the world is a poorer place for his passing. "
In loving memory of
David Booher
March 12, 1960 - June 23, 2020
David Booher, age 60, of Aurora, Illinois, formerly of Quincy, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 2:44 pm in Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora.
David was born March 12, 1960 in Quincy, the son of Robert O. and Dorothy J. Lightle Booher.
He was a 1978 graduate of Quincy High School and worked at Blessing Hospital for over 20 years. David worked also at Quest Software and Dynatrace. He loved learning on and about new technology and computers, and was a Ham Radio enthusiast. He even learned a few languages that way. David enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, and foreign cuisine. He loved to spend time with family and friends at his family's river camp.
Survivors include: his mother, Dorothy J. Booher; two brothers, Jeffrey Booher, and Eric (Shawna) Booher, both of Quincy; five nephews, Travis Booher, Cory Booher, and Lucas Booher all of Quincy, Joshua (Austin Andries) Booher, of New York, NY, and Alex (Madison) Booher of St. Louis; and a niece, Jennifer Booher of Quincy.
David was preceded in death by his father, Robert O. Booher.
Services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Disseler.
Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital or charity of donor's choice.
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"So sorry to hear of your loss, prayers to everyone! We have many happy memories of spending time with Jeff and Dave at river camp! "
"I met Dave through his co-workers, and was always impressed with his friendliness and humor. He seemed to be a very kind person who you could always count on. My sympathies to his friends and family. He will be missed."
"Dave was a good friend for close to 20 years. Very kind and thoughtful. I am shocked at his passing and offer my deepest sympathies to his family."
"Dave was a wonderful colleague for many years. He was always kind and funny and very direct. We all loved having him in our day. I will never forget his kindness when I learned of a family member's passing while at work. He would go to the ends of the earth to help people. I will truly miss his spirit. "
"I worked with Dave almost 20 years ago while at Quest. He was a wonderful man, always jovial with a smile on his face and eager to help. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss"
"I worked with Dave for around 19 years at Quest Software. He was a great worker and an even better friend. He will be greatly missed."
"I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a great coworker for nearly 10 years at Quest Software. We became friends while working together, and we kept in touch after we both left Quest. Dave was a good guy and I will truly miss him. "
"Very sorry Great person to work with, very knowledgeable always upbeat. Condolences to the family Clark - Dynatrace"
"Dave was a great co-worker, mentor and friend. He was very smart, loved technology and very quick on learning and figuring things out. We worked together many years and had so many memories. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences are with the family. RIP my friend. -Ott"
"SO sorry ? Sincere condolences to the entire Booher family ?"
"I am very sorry and sad. It was only recently that I started to work with David, but I enjoyed every moment of it. My deepest condolences to David's family and friends!"
"I only got to know Dave over the last year+. He was great to work with. Fun loving. Food loving. He loved to learn. He will be missed. "
"I?m so sorry for your loss. I didn?t know David well, but I know the family. They are all fun, caring and genuine and I?m sure David had the same family traits and was a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers to the Booher family. "
"Dave was a pleasure to work with. He was a very supportive co-worker and a great mentor. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family.
- Suba Ramachandran, Dynatrace"
"Dave was a pleasure to work with. He was a very supportive co-worker and a great mentor. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family. - Suba Ramachandran, Dynatrace"
"To my best friend of 34 years, you will be greatly, greatly missed.
~ Kevin"