February 14, 1952 - December 31, 2021
On December 31, 2021 David Robertson, beloved husband, father, and friend passed into the Kingdom of the Lord at the age of 69, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David was born on February 14, 1952 in Merced, California to Edward and Millie Robertson. Growing up in Cathey's Valley, David enjoyed competing in the rodeo events, team roping and bulldogging, as well as working on his parent's ranch. David found his true calling when he went to work for Stagi & Scriven in the San Joaquin Delta. On June 18, 1977, David married the love of his life, Leisha Walker, in Yosemite National Park. Together, they raised a son Edward in Stockton and later moved to Linden.
David and Leisha formed D&L Farms and farmed on many Islands in the Delta, primarily Bacon Island. David quickly gained the respect of his peers as a hardworking and innovative farmer. David was always quick to lend a hand or a piece of equipment to another farmer in need. He was loved and respected by his employees due to his kind and thoughtful nature. As his business grew with the help of his foreman and friend Jose Gutierrez Jr. (Junior) his love of farming never wavered. He took pride in his work, and often said, "I'm lucky, there is nothing else in life that I'd rather do for a living than farm."
David found another passion late in life-- jeeping. David purchased a share of the Rubicon Soda Springs ownership group. Together, with longtime family friend, Mickie Cecchini, they proved a formidable duo to the trails from the mountains of the Sierra Nevada to the red rock peaks of southeastern Utah, making countless friends along the way in the jeeping community.
Through it all, David, remained a dedicated husband, father, and friend. David's family always remained his paramount priority and provided inspiration for his endless drive.
David was preceded in death by his father, Edward, and his mother, Millie. He is survived by his wife Leisha; his son, Edward; sister Carolyn Higgins (Michael); nephew Jeremy Higgins; and countless friends, family, and valued employees.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of Freedom located at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi. A luncheon/reception will be held immediately following at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club, 4343 N. Ashley Lane, Stockton.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Linden-Peters Fire Department, 17725 E. Highway 26, Linden CA 95236; or a charity of your choice.
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday January 12, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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