David Albert “Shorty” Zimmerman

March 30, 1946 - November 13, 2017

03/30/1946 - 11/13/2017

David Albert “Shorty” Zimmerman, of Chesapeake, Virginia, entered Eternal Life on Monday, November 13, 2017, at the age of 71 years. He was born on March 30, 1946 to the late Albert R. Zimmerman and Mildred Hubscher Zimmerman in Rochester, NY. David was a veteran of the US Air Force serving two-tours during the Vietnam War and, in his later years, was a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders.
 
David was preceded in death by his parents and son William.
 
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Betty Zimmerman; grandson Charles “Chuck” Zimmerman and his wife Kait; step-daughter Michelle Wofford and her husband Brian; step-son Daniel Barnhart and his wife Cheryl; step-daughter Cynthia Todd and her husband Sean; brother Todd Richard “T.R.” Zimmerman and his wife Phyllis; also survived by numerous family and friends.
 
In accordance with the wishes of the family, private services will be held. The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Southside Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed by clicking the “post a condolence” button below. David and his family feel strongly about supporting our veterans and would like memorial gifts to benefit Disabled American Veterans. To make a contribution to the fund, please click HERE.

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6 years ago

Gathered at Aberdeen Barn

Cyndi Todd
6 years ago

Sitting around talking about the good ole days. We talked about his magic years. His racing time and about the war. Dave lived his old cars and was working on one before he passed. You are missed and loved. Until we meet again. I Love You

Steve Ford
6 years ago

Betty I am so sorry to hear of Shorty’s Passing. It has been way to long since I had talked to him and you. But at least he is no longer suffering like he had been for the last few yrs. He was a true true friend and i will never forget the day we met at the Hilton Carnival and then his Joining of the Patriot Guard. Any time he came to a PGR Event I would make sure he was ok and make sure he took a break as needed. But one of my favorite Memories of you both was at the Greece Ridge mall Taking donations for our veterans and him in his Santa Hat and how Happy he was to interact with the people. I will truly miss him and he will never be forgotten.

Beth Russolesi and Jack Russolesi
6 years ago

Betty:I am sorry for your loss..We have s many good memories that we can share to keep his life going on inn our heart.

Ron and Barb Donals
6 years ago

Dear Todd and Phyllis, we are so very sorry for your loss. We know there is no good day and no good way to lose a loved one. May your fondest memories of your brother bring you comfort both now and in time to come. We would also like you to know how much we appreciate your brother’s service to our country, and for his continued efforts to serve through his honoring and guarding those service men and women who passed to eternity before him. God bless and keep you and your families close. Love, Barb & Ron

Michelle W
6 years ago

There are too many memories to just pick one – from the first time I met Dave to his final days – he will always be remembered with fondness and love. He loved joking, debating politics and religion and working on his car. Dave touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew him. God Bless!