Even though I never met David Oliver in person, his larger-than-life presence on Facebook made a deep impression on me. Through a hometown connection to his son Brad, I learned about David’s efforts to create a compassionate model of end-of-life care. I also discovered how much Brad and David adored the band Rush after a double-strength dose of Oliverian charm persuaded me to send both men Rush stamps from Canada in 2013.
Both in death and in life, David has inspired me, and I hope this collage can effectively reflect his love of travel, nature, family, and the Missouri Tigers (hence the black and gold color-scheme).
Brad told me that haiku was one of David’s favorite poetic forms, and the three arches (a reference to trips to Istanbul) contain one line each from a haiku of David’s. May “Living the Moment” do justice to a brave man who embodied the art of living with cosmic joy and unbridled enthusiasm.
4 replies on “Living the Moment for David Oliver (1942-2015)”
Catherine, your art and your words have meant so much to our family. Thank you for sharing your gift!
You’re very very welcome, Brad! I’m grateful that the project has allowed me to get to know the Oliver family better!
Thank you Catherine for your loving gift to our family. We will value this piece for many years to come.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to put together “Living the Moment.” You are so welcome, Debra! Thank you for your kind comment.