Obituary of R. David Wise

Lovingly surrounded by his family, close friends and nurses from Hospice of Florida Suncoast, R. David Wise of St. Petersburg, Florida and Charlotte, Vermont died peacefully on Monday, November 27th. His passing came at the end of a long illness. David was preceded in death by his mother Katherine Wise and is survived by his wife Lynda Stolzman of Florida and Vermont; his father Walter R. (Dick) Wise and his brother John (husband of Liz) Wise of Clearwater, Florida; his sister Kathy (wife of Russ) lrvine of Oviedo, Florida; and eight nephews, three nieces, four grand-nephews and one grand-niece. Throughout his career spanning photography, graphic design, copywriting, advertising and studio art, David continually astonished family, friends and colleagues with the depth of his vision and the breadth of his skills. For over twenty years David's business, Wise Creative Services, continuously set the bar for creative excellence in the world of publishing. Of him a colleague said, "David is not just famous, David is legendary !" In his personal relationships, David's effect was uniquely transformational, brave and tender. While his departure leaves his family, friends and colleagues sorrowful, we are grateful for David's release from suffering and privileged to have shared in a lifetime of extraordinary humanity. Memorial Services will be noon Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 719 Arlington Avenue N., St. Petersburg, with Chaplain Jim Andrews officiating. Burial will be private. Flowers will be accepted for the memorial service or a donation to the Hospice of Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Florida 33760 will be deeply appreciated. Flowers will be accepted for the memorial service or memorial donations to Hospice if the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, Florida 33760. Service Information