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This site was created in 2011. David died in 2012
R.I.P. David James Alexander
I will add more memories to his page as I find them.
DAVID ALEXANDER OBITUARY
David James Alexander
Naples, FL
David James Alexander, 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Naples, FL.
David was born on May 3, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, the beloved son of Mabel Baumgardner Alexander and the late David Alexander. David was a devout Lutheran and graduated from Lutheran South High School in St. Louis. He attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO and was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard.
David was a beautiful human being; people who barely knew him remember him as the individual who took the time to say hello and put a smile on their faces. He requested to be an organ donor so that he would help others upon his death. He will be remembered by those who loved him for his sense of fun, caring for others, and his humor.
Prior to his residence in Naples, FL he spent many years in Los Angeles where he worked as an actor. One of his contributions in Los Angeles was to work at a church where he cooked for homeless individuals.
David is survived by his beloved mother, Mabel Alexander, to whom he was devoted. David has two beautiful daughters, Libby Alexander, and Amy Alexander. His sister, Mabel Caringer and her husband, Larry live in Stratford, CT; his niece, Susan Caringer Bernier and her husband, Peter live in Manchester, CT with their three children, Brigid, Conor, and Owen. He is survived by numerous cousins who remember his joy, great imagination, and wonderful innocence. David had great love for animals, especially his rescue dog, Peep, who was his constant companion.
A private memorial service will be held at the end of June.
For online condolences, visit fullerfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Baby Brother, Miss you so very much. You are now with God and an Angel watching over the family. We will meet again. All my love, Your Big Sis
Mabel Caringer
June 17, 2012
David was my best friend and cousin growing up and I loved him like a brother. May God richly bless his daughters and his beloved family.
Larry Baumgardner
June 12, 2012
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Family and friends can bring comfort, but only the Holy Spirit truly knows one's sense of loss.
Joyce Baumgardner
June 12, 2012
Published by Naples Daily News on Jun. 10, 2012.
About Me
I work self-employed as Naples Computer Gal, a computer consultant in Naples Floirda. I studied the acting, artist, direction of Milton Katselas.
Milton started the Beverly Hills Playhouse. One of my computer consulting clients David James Alexander was a student of Miltons. David and I bartered computer lessons for acting lessons. David studied and lived in Hollywood for 20 years before being told he had 6 months to live. He couldn't afford to stay there not working and had to come to Naples Florida to live in his mom's condo. Ironically, his last movie was Shafted (which would be cancelled probably no with todays "woke" culture)
In spite of my developed technical side, I was always drawn to acting but more from the writing subtext sense angle. I took classes at GCC and ECC but didn't have the desire to perform the same shows over and over. I learned I could sing and was given many tools from my instructors.
However this was nothing compared to the life skills I received from David. Through the study I learned to have administration over my life. I learned to "handle it now", be accountable, personal due diligence in every interaction. I learned I can only play my part. When I start what what I call yardstickin. Comparing myself to others in anyway I have begun to lose from my creative supply, my core personal truth.
The artist must always find and know his roots in every moment. My first lesson was to choose a monologue. This is what I chose.
“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.Watch your words, for they become actions.Watch your actions, for they become habits.Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”
David's response was that my instincts were on point but I needed more confidence and permission.
And from that point he shared a totally different acting approach. He told me how Milton was his one teacher and with his very humble approach to teaching, he encouraged me to explore the subtext that I loved in every scene. In 2003 David and I formed Wartznall Productions and created short stories. I used my technical skills to video edit and he used his creative acting skills to lead and show me creative approaches to life's frustrations. We were catalyst and supported each-other. with humor
We went on many adventures together. One being cold weather camping for 3 weeks in Earle Ark. to film a documentary about the wm3.org. I went to school with Jessie MissKelley and it was a personal interest for me to make "Buckle Of The Belt". We had to go twice because the new camera was faulty. We made short movies less than 15min long due to lack of hard drive space. "Mschiff The Clown", "The Guard Shack", "Inner Life" "The Daughter", "Skitzo Moment", "The Modem", "Hands", "I'm so happy." I learned many lessons as I discovered my own process.
My intent is for my daughter to be able to refer to my art so that she can learn what David Alexander and Milton Katselas exposed to me. I learned to have an Artistic Killer attitude. Handling my personal due diligence, and administration moment by moment and now I have the confidence and the permission to act on what I study
David Alaxander and I were Wartznall Productions, strength in vulerability and humor in tragady. We both felt the best it can ever get is funny.
