David Shotts

David “Dave” Warren Shotts died peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in San Manuel, Arizona at the age of 68.

Dave was preceded in death by his father Edward Warren Shotts, his sisters Ruth Acton, Deborah “Debbie” Pitt, and Darlene “Doll” Schupman. Dave is survived by his mother, Mary Hidinger Kacenak of Tucson, AZ; his children, Mary (Jeremy) Whitman of Johnstown, CO, Dr. Kristin (Zac Rissmiller) Shotts PhD of Denver, CO, and Jessica Shotts Lane of Lindsay, OK; siblings James “Jim” (Nancy) Shotts of Pima, AZ, and Carol (Dick) Wiley of Tucson, AZ; and grandchildren Micah Whitman, Evelyn “Evie” Schroeder, Adeline “Addy” Rissmiller, Isaac Lane, and Ian Lane.

Dave was born on December 22, 1954 in Kittanning, PA to Edward Shotts and Mary Kacenak. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1972. Dave married Susan Gates in July of 1979 and divorced in July of 2010. Dave then married Jenny Lund in December of 2018 and divorced in March of 2021. Dave was a Master Plumber for 30+ years and started his own company, Sunrise Plumbing Company, Inc.

His daughters remember him as a hard-working, loving father who encouraged them to pursue their education and goals. They have fond memories camping, fishing, and tubing at the lake, going to Tombstone, AZ, and helping dad with his plumbing company. Dave was passionate about his daughters and grandkids, plumbing, fishing, boating, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and “Sugar” his 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, and often indulged in working on vehicles, relaxing at the lake, and completing various construction projects. He was a generous man and donated to local churches and non-profit organizations. He was an active member of the Calvary Tucson Church in Tucson, AZ.

The funeral is scheduled for Friday, December 22, 2023 at Vistoso Funeral Home in Oro Valley, AZ. There will be a viewing at 10:00 am, Services at 11:00 am with a lunch reception to follow. Pastor Jack Schull will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dave’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude’s Children Hospital and/or The Wounded Warrior Project. The family would like to thank the Vistoso Funeral Home, Pastor Jack Schull, and all of Dave’s family and friends.

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