Steven Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 On October 20, 2011, Dave Severns (Severex on these forums) lost his 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 53.Dave‘s Christmas display has been an attraction since 1995, when he started wrapping his huge Magnolia tree. What started as a competition with his neighbor grew into a cooperative project in 2002 when he animated the display with music, a radio transmitter, and 48 channels of digital-IO using solid-state relays and the Dasher software. He continued the display even while going through chemotherapy.The display raised funds for Dave’s favorite charity, the Second Harvest Food Bank. In 2010, the display raised over $84,000. Since 2003, it raised over 1,000,000 pounds of food.Dave took steps to reduce his use of fossil fuels. He would always repair things, including Christmas lights, before throwing them in the landfill. In 2006 he installed 65 photovoltaic solar panels, which provided more than enough power for his Christmas light display. In 2009 he bought a Tesla Roadster, which used the excess electric power and gave an “E-Ticket ride” without using a drop of gasoline. In 2011 he bought a Chevy Volt, which is also charged from solar power.He is survived by his wife Sharon, and daughter Kelsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 RIP DaveLet your memory be an inspiration for others to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Very sad news in our hobby and the community he lived in.RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 53 thats so young RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellenlights Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 R.I.P Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKSedg Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 So so sad. I wish his family the best during this tough time for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Childers Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My prayers will be with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackchecker Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 What a loss to everyone who knew him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Blue skies and tailwinds Dave, may your memory be eternal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenote Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks for sharing steve, breaks my heart every time I read about someone's life being what seems too be taken short. Lets hope that Dave's spirit is passed along to everyone in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSanta Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 May every Christmas display shine a little brighter in memory of your passion! Rest well fellow Decorator.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Can't wait to see how Dave decorates with those Pearly Gates.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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