In the Most Loving Memory

David Lynn Theiss, 70, of Bryan, TX passed away peacefully on December 21, 2018, in Brazos Valley, TX.  He has now reached his final destination where he is surrounded by the angels in heaven and those that have passed before him.  Living in the light no more miles in sight, his dreams and fantasies are the reality that has made his destination worth the while where he will still experience something good in everything he sees.

David Lynn Theiss was born in Waco, TX to Harry and Dorothy Theiss on February 1, 1948.  He went to school at Wharton, TX. He served in the Air Force with a primary specialty as an Information Management Craftsman for 25 years, with more than 20 of those years overseas in Germany; Rhein-Main AB, Ramstein AB, Sembach AB, and Bonn American Embassy. During his service, he received the Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal, AF Overseas Tour Ribbon, AF Long Tour Ribbon, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon, AF Training Ribbon and served in support of Operations DESERT/SHIELD/STORM.  After his retirement from the Air Force, he built a career with Lowe’s in Bryan, TX for 22 years.

David joined the service in 1969 and that same year landed his first duty station in Germany.  It was his dream to live abroad and the country closest in his heart is where he made his mark.   He married into a German family and learned to speak the language fluently. He was loved by all, and it was only a short time until he became a local, no matter where he laid his hat. He was truly adored and respected by those who met him and knew of him. Friends he met along the way presented him opportunities to travel to Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Germany was not just a country to David, it was home until he moved back to Texas in 1994.  He always carried his proud Texan heritage, no matter where he traveled. Be it apparel, a blanket, a mug or even a keychain, he was sure to be seen with something Texas, especially Texas A&M and the Dallas Cowboys.

He enjoyed writing music, strumming his guitar while sharing his beautiful voice to an audience in several talent contents.  His desire for the game of chess became evident to his opponents when he revealed his capacity for strategy and tactic, which was an advantage with his deep-thinking ability.

One constant in David’s life began after the birth of his Daughter, Caroline, who was the light of his life. Even though David and Caroline endured many years living miles from each other, they always remained very close.  Together they wandered on many road trips, relished in sharing their differences in music, and with great delight, oh those movies! Most of all, it was their compassion for each other, their similarity in personality that created the most comfortable moments, where father and daughter needed no words to know how deeply connected they were and will forever be.

David is preceded in death by his father Harry Theiss, mother Dorothy Theiss, sister Carolyn Flagg and nephew Carey Travis.  David is survived by his daughters Caroline Theiss and Iris Armbruester-Theiss, his daughters’ Mother, Ursula Theiss, with whom David remained close friends, sister Gayle Travis and husband Tony; niece Cara Mahaffey and husband Chris; brother-in-law Dan Flagg; niece Jennifer Dees and husband Christopher and nephew Steven Flagg.

Caroline personally is especially grateful for her Aunt Gayle; the love, time and dedication caring for her father during the most difficult fight of his life.  The family of David wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Brazos Valley Hospices’ devoted and dedicated nurses, especially Misty, Jan and Christe.