David Keith Soiseth

David Keith Soiseth passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on September 1, 2024. Dave was born in Minnesota in 1954 to Roger Soiseth and Mary Soiseth, née Anderson. During the winters, when the snow was high enough, he and his siblings would jump out the second story window. When the family moved to Globe, Arizona, they would ride pieces of cardboard down the sandy hills and look for gila monsters. Dave and his family moved to Turlock in 1964. After graduating from Turlock High School in 1972, Dave became a general contractor, working for others for several years before starting his own business. In 1979 he built a house in Denair where he raised a family and lived for the rest of his life. Dave and Dorinda met at a party, where, as Dave told Dorinda, he looked at her and told his friends, “That is the girl I’m going to marry”. While they were dating he customized a Chevy van and, with a group of friends, started the Central Valley Van club and they took several memorable trips with this group. Dave and Dorinda married in 1978 and had two children together: Dustin and Allison. Dave enjoyed attending his children’s activities including soccer, little league, softball and volleyball games, as well as attending all of Dustin’s concerts and helping Allison raise two cows and a lamb. He also proudly escorted Allison as a homecoming queen attendant on more than one occasion. Another proud memory for Dave was when Dustin graduated from CSUS in Turlock, and then SMU in Dallas, Texas. Dave was active in the Denair Lions Club over the years, serving as President and as Chairman of Fair Parking. Dustin fondly remembers helping Dave wash the Lions Club water truck in preparation for use during the Stanislaus County Fair. The family enjoyed several Memorial Day weekend camping trips to Pinecrest, as well as numerous trips to the family cabin in the Santa Cruz area. Other trips over the years included visits to Catalina Island, Dallas, St. Louis, New York City, Seattle, Boise and Sawtooth Idaho, Sunriver Oregon, Pajaro Dunes, Cambria, Morro Bay, Lake Alpine and many others. Favorite trips were to Dallas, for Dustin and Kate’s wedding, and to San Francisco, for Ally and John’s wedding. One of Dave’s life passions was building his prized 1955 Chevy Pickup. He brought home a rusty old shell of a truck, and over a course of 10 years, turned it into a beautiful show vehicle. It was a real head turner! He and Dorinda enjoyed attending car shows together, as well as participating in downtown Turlock parades on occasion. A highlight of his many memories in this truck was when he participated in the annual American Graffiti Parade in Modesto, with his grandson Lukas driving! Dave loved his family dearly and spent many hours with each of his grandchildren. He fixed anything and everything around the house for Dorinda, helped his children with their projects, and was a loyal friend to many. We will all miss you so much honey! Dave is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dorinda Soiseth, son Dustin Soiseth (Kate Soiseth) and daughter Allison Doty (John Doty), grandchildren Lukas Dompeling (Leah Dompeling), Isaac Soiseth, Marguerite Soiseth, Madison Doty and Jackson Doty, and great granddaughter Olive Dompeling, with another great-granddaughter on the way. A memorial service will take place at Turlock Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. In remembrance of Dave, please donate to an organization of your choice.

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David Keith Soiseth

September 1, 2024