David Lichenstein
David Lichenstein, 65, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1959, in Woodville, to Mary E. O’Hare and Louis P. Lichenstein.
David’s need for speed started at an early age jumping trash cans on his stingray bike.
He progressed to racing motorcross in the Astrodome, Governor’s Cup Championships with his Outboard race boats, and on to Drag Bike racing. He qualified in his first national event on his 4.6 second drag bike at Ohio Valley Dragway in Kentucky in May of this year.
David’s Professional career led him back to his father’s business, Louis’ Yazoo Sales and Service. David also began building Custom Motorcycles which led to Big Daddy’s Choppers at the same location. David built a relationship with Bad Boy Mowers and has been the #1 Single Location Dealer in the United States for many of the last ten years. Bad Boy Mowers and more recently Outlaw Snax were sponsors for Davids Motorcycle Drag Racing Team. He built a special relationship with the Beaumont Police Department, especially the motorcycle team of officers. He personally oversaw every repair and service to their motorcycles to ensure the safety of those Gentlemen riding them.
Survivors include his fiancée, Charlotte Davis of Beaumont; her children, Savannah Klinkhammer and her husband, Jake; and Dalton Davis, all of Orange; brother, Pat Lichenstein and his wife, Cher, of Beaumont; sister, Sherry Arena and her husband, Joe, of Beaumont; step-brother, Jerry Carter and his wife, Brenda, of Jasper; half-sister, Kathy Seguine, and her husband, Ed, of California; nephew, Joey Arena and his wife, Nicole, of Beaumont; niece, Tiffany Arena and her wife, Tara, of Beaumont; great-nieces and nephews, Genevive, Anastasia, Grace, Mason, and Cameron Arena; and beloved dogs, Chopper and Bodie.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bunnie Lichenstein.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Texas Police Department Benefit Association, P.O. Box, 22722, Beaumont, Texas 77720, 100 Club of Southeast Texas, 6550 Tram Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
A gathering of Mr. Lichenstein’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- July 13, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pat, Sherry & Family,
I write this with tears in my eyes. I didn’t know David as well as many here, but he was family. When I first met him on a ski trip, I was a little intimidated by his huge personality. But I quickly learned he just loved life and people more than anything.
My Dad, Tom O’Hare (since passed), had a deep connection with Pat and Dave. He loved meeting up with them on vacation and I could see how Dad lit up when he was around them.
Dave was larger than life. He was big, strong and passionate. But it was his heart that was bursting at the seams. I wish I was a little more like him. We should all be more like big Dave.
I’m sure Dave and my Dad are now having a beer together and smiling down on us all. Let’s try to keep a smile on our face in memory of his love of life, family and anything that went fast!
God Speed big Dave.
David was one of a Kind! I met David when I was about 12 years old (42 Years ago) when David and and my father started drag boat racing together. I drive by his house everyday and can’t believe it. David lived life like he wanted too at a Million MPH. He was the guy that wasn’t scared to go fast/ blow over a boat /crash a motorcycle etc. we all figured that out pretty quick about him. He is Drag Racing in Heaven!!!
Never forget when David made beef tar tar for our deer hunt at the beautiful Gilbert Ranch…we didn’t kill nothing..but we ate good…Sonny Gilbert loved David so did we Charlie n Cardell…we are so heartbroken over this……
Sherry and Pat, I am so sorry to hear that David has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sherry, I think of you often and my heart aches for all of you. With much love Cindy
We have truly lost a legend. My heart hurts knowing that when I walk through the door at Louis Yazoo, I will not see your smiling face greeting me with that big bear hug and telling me every morning ” Good Morning, Darling.” Life will not be the same at Louis Yazoo. All the customers are already coming to the store telling us stories and love they have of our David. I have to say I can only imagine the joy you are having walking through Heaven’s Gate and meeting Jesus. What a tremendous relief to know you are in no more pain. The only thing is the whole in our hearts with you gone. Sherry, Pat, and Charlotte, I pray for comfort and peace during the days ahead.
Remarkable people challenge and inspire. They show what is possible when talent meets discipline. Truly remarkable people make a deep and lasting impression. They change the world, just by being themselves.
That was the David Lichenstein I knew.
He was never limited by fear.
Remarkable people feel fear, but they recognize this as an internal barrier rather than an absolute limit. An internal impulse, greater even than fear, drives them.
The David I knew had strong values.
It may be a passion for justice, or a commitment to truth. Remarkable people, like David, overcome limiting factors, such as fear, by pursuing what they value most. It’s as if they have an internal compass that forever points them in the direction they must go.
The David I knew had a sense of purpose.
Remarkable people, like David know that they are here for a reason—and not just any reason. Their lives are not lived in a haphazard way. They are determined to accomplish something in the time that they have, and they can tell you exactly what it is.
The David I knew had that ability to connect with others.
Remarkable people, like David, cut through small-talk. Their passion and energy comes through, even in casual conversation. They are good listeners. They have a range on interests and experience that enables them to connect with a wide variety of people.
The David I knew didn’t recognize failure.
Remarkable people, like David have setbacks. They make mistakes. Things don’t always work out as planned. But while some people would see these unpleasant events as failures, remarkable people see them as a necessary component of their life’s work. As a result, they are undaunted where others might conclude that the way forward is impossible.
The David I knew didn’t recognize the word “impossible”
Remarkable people, like David, have a mental attitude that says “I can.” They know that changing society is a matter of human will, and that very few things are written in stone. They don’t accept the rationalizations and objections which are placed in the way of change. They know that human will can sweep away the obstacles, and they live their lives as if to prove it.
The David I always knew had that ability on how to make a deep and lasting impression. He changed the world , just by being David.
You have to understand, I knew David all the way back when he was racing boats. I got to knew him even more when he took over the Yazoo firm when his father Louis passed. David and I became so close friends that I gave him my collection of signs for his outdoor far.
You see…………David Lichenstein was a most remarkable man.
Sherry and all his family, my deepest condolences. David loved his family with his whole heart. I am keeping you all in prayer during this time.
David and I met working together and his infectious smile and laughter made a tough job easier. He always made everyone laugh and was always one to help someone in need. They don’t make them like him anymore. I can still hear that laugh.
David sweetie, God has a regulator on those wings. They don’t go higher or faster so just stop fretting and go socialize. Until we meet again.
The boy next door😎
My childhood sweetheart❤️
(It was a given since we were the youngest in the neighborhood playing Spin the Bottle with the big kids, lol) If it had wheels, David put a lawnmower motor on it and away we went, riding the canal levies in Amelia, wide open of course!!! Once he became old enough for motorcycles, the race was on, literally! And not to forget, the Grads of Forest Park High School “Class of 1977” 🤩 All this may say a lot, but our Moms were BFFs and our Dads were devoted to supporting the Elks Lodge where we went on trail rides, to BBQ cookoffs, and our first teen dance in downtown Bmt. Time passed and our paths went separate ways but our families have stayed close through the years of loss, love and laughter.(My daughter, Amy, even became your hair dresser. Y’all made each other look good.) We all love you David very much and always will. College Street won’t be the same. My love and prayers are with you Pat, Sherry, and Charlotte and your families. I’m sorry for this loss. See you on the other side my friend 🫶🏻 Carol Ann ( Martin)
My condolences to the family. What a great loss to the city of Beaumont he was a great friend and enjoyable guy to be around.He will be truly missed .
He sure knew how to make people feel special. That is a gift he had and a treasure I have held dearly since I was a little girl. Love and condolences to all of his family and many friends. Definitely one to miss!
My prayers are with the family and friends of David’s. David had a magnetic personality. He made a difference in his life. David’s great smile and laugh was contagious! He loved his family and life. David made a difference. Godspeed my friend ! You are truly missed.
I was friends with David when we were young. We bought a Suzuki 90 from him that David and his Dad had done some slight modifications to- it would outrun the 125’s. It was built before you could buy the racing motocross bikes. I remember racing motocross at Pleasure Island and David won most of the races he competed in. We had a lot of fun and I will miss him. My condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends. God bless.
Baby Boy David I will miss you so much glad I got to talk to you couple weeks ago.. Always ride High and Fast my friend RIP Bud..
David was one of the funniest and sweetest. Always with a big smile to greet you. You will be missed (scaring people on your fast boats). This shock will be felt by all that loved him. Praying your family finds Peace. RIP Litch
If you look up “Charisma” in the dictionary it should have a picture of David next to it .. A great man that never met a stranger . He will be missed by all that he crossed paths with .
My condolences to the family for your loss. Praying for strength and comfort for you during this difficult time ❤️
I only new him a while he was the coolest . HE will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
I gonna miss u my dear dear friend, our lives are less bright without you.
Life goes by so fast, it seems a blurr.
Love you Brother.
Pat and Sherry so sorry for your loss,prayers for both of you and your family.
It was a great honor to know you and be your friend for some odd 30 + years ….
Aloha my friend 🙏
Thank You for being my friend !!!!
God Bless !!!
David was a great guy. He would help anybody at anytime. He was pro law enforcement and pro community. Dave loved fast cars, fast motorcycles and fast boats. He will truly be missed. If I know Dave he is in heaven right now making his wings faster!!! Rest in Peace my brother.
I am floored to hear this! I have known David through the years doing business with him. This one hits home. He is a great guy and a great friend. Gonna miss you brother!
I remember David as a kid…hanging out with us… Pat, Allen, Rusty… just a sweet kid. Sad loss for sure. Wish I’d seen him more as adults… tho, I’m not sure either one of us ever grew up. :-). You were loved my friend. Enjoy heaven!
David God Speed my friend. You will be missed.
David God Speed my friend. You will be missed.
David, it was an honor and privilege to hangout with you and riding motorcycles. My friend…Rest in Peace Brother
Baby about..David I will miss you so much glad I got to talk to you couple weeks ago.. Always ride High and Fast my friend RIP Bud..
The first time I ever saw David/”Hos” he was standing in their front yard wearing nothing but a diaper, barefooted walking across a shell driveway like it was nothing. He looked back at me and gave me that what are you looking at “Look”. Our paths have crossed many times over the years and that “Look” never changed, he was always glad to see me and appreciated our old but distant friendship…..I am so sorry for his family’s loss….
Worked with David in the early 80’s at a Kinsel dealership and did business with him for years. Many great memories and many laughs. Rest in peace my friend.
To Pat, Sherry and family – just want you to know that I’m thinking of you. May angels surround you during this heartbreaking experience
Loved David, he was an exception guy. I only knew him for a few years, but he really cared about people. He will be missed.
I’m sure my Johnny is waiting for you. You two were such good friends. God bless!!
David a long time friend, sold my wife her first Cadillac back in the 80s. David was always a hard worker running a well developed company with trust! We over the years have relied on each other for many things in the mechanical world. I am shaken by his passing & he has been on my mind & prayers for some time now. There will be a void in the area that cant be filled. Miss you my friend.
They don’t make em like Dave anymore. I only knew him a few years but in that time he can’t be replaced. Fly high Dave from all of us at the traffic unit and well as Troy and Madison.
love you brother.. thanks for all the great memories………
I’ve know David since High school. Always a great guy. Loved his fast bikes and boats. Always willing to help someone. If you didnt know him, it was your loss. He will be missed.