David Lee Totten

David Lee Totten, 65, of St. Albans, WV, died comfortably at his home on October 5, 2018. David is survived by his three sons Mark Totten and fiancé Tara Bell, Stephen Totten and wife Talisha Totten, Kevin Totten and fiancé Lindsay Holbert; grandchildren, Tucker Totten, Emiline Totten, Leland Totten, Tyler Totten, Allie Totten, and Audrey Totten; mother, Jeanette Stull; brothers, Chuck Totten and Elizabeth Totten, Tommy Stull; sister Nancy Fetter and husband Don Fetter, Sally Goettel and husband Tim Goettel, DeeDee Faulkner and husband Dennis Faulkner, Margy Kellas and husband Tim Kellas. David is preceded in death by his father Dr. Paul Totten. David was a life long resident of St. Albans and a 1970 graduate of St. Albans High School. He spent 35 years at Charleston Newspaper as a camera, scanner, and pressroom operator. As a dedicated father, David coached and refereed youth soccer for several years. He and his sons enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, and skiing, allowing them to experience and appreciate the natural beauty and wilderness that West Virginia offered. David had an affinity for extreme sport and participated in skydiving, hang gliding, and whitewater rafting, to name a few. Aside from cooking, one of his most cherished pastimes was spending time with his grandchildren. Due to his eclectic and expansive experience through life, it was often joked that David could fix anything but a rainy day. This view and approach to life had left some to say that he was one of the last free spirits. David was never bound by walls or rules, showing how life can be lived humbly, happily, and passionately. So remember, die living. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home on 6th Avenue in St. Albans from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. A Celebration of Life service will start at 2:00pm. In Lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider donating to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This hospital and the programs they run have had a tremendously positive impact on our family. Please pass the love forward at https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/giving You may visit his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories with the family. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the Totten family.

David Lee Totten

January 11, 1953 - October 5, 2018