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William DURR Obituary
He was born in Elyria, Ohio, lived in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was a resident of Hampton, Va., for the last five years. He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1983 and then received an Assoc. Degree in English. He was a certified chef from Pennsylvania Culinary Institute and this year graduated from MCI School of Nursing.
He is survived by his spouse of 16 years, Nancy Ann Durr; daughters, Shanna Hardesty and husband, Shawn, Monica Hartley and Kaitlyn Durr; grandchildren, Karli, Nathaniel and Riley Hardesty; brothers, David Durr and wife, Terry, and Timothy Durr and wife, Sherrie; and sisters, Jennifer Shubert and husband, Tom, and Lisa Sheehy and husband, Tim.
Mr. Durr is preceded in death by his parents, David Author and Mary Janet Durr.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. and again at 6 to 7:30 p.m. A celebration of life visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, with service to begin at 1 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Matt's Mission, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 810 River Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for William DURR
Shanna Hardesty
October 19, 2011
Dear Dad,
It has been a long year. There have been so many things that I have wanted to share with you. I know you have watched and helped me through my travels as always and I thank you. One ride for sure I know you were there was a trip to Norfolk not long after you were gone. I missed my exit and had no idea where I was going. I was worried I would miss my appointment, but something told me to keep driving and not to turn around. I came upon an exit and was moved to take it. As my drive continued every turn one after the other I felt closer and closer to you and my destination. You were there right beside me leading the way, and I thank you. You have always lead the way for me no matter if you were 400 miles away or beside me on the couch as you helped me to study for my ASVAB, and I thank you. I miss our talks about nothing and everything. I dream of you all the time and miss you so much. You are a wonderful farther and Poppy. My children love you so much and you loved them as well. They loved to be with you. To play, cook, carve pumpkins it didn’t matter. If you could see them now you would be so proud. Karli has grown into a beautiful little girl. Her spirit and strength are amazing and she talks about you often. I know she misses you. Nathaniel is strong and fierce. Just today he said that he missed you so much, and he wished you were here to take him fishing and hunting. You were his Poppy and he loved you dearly. He will never forget you. Riley is crazy and so full of laughter and what a personality. She can make anyone laugh in a heartbeat with one of her goofy faces or funny dances. She doesn’t remember you, but I will make sure she knows what a great Poppy you were. Dutch and I are doing well in New Mexico. You would be so proud of us. We finally have a house with enough room for all of us and, my kitchen is so big. It’s a dream come true. Just about every time I am in it I think about you. We never did make that grocery store run of 7 ingredients in a box for me to make a meal of. Surprising as it may sound I am coming along quite well with throwing things together to make a meal for my family. Thank you for coming into our family and becoming my Dad. You raised me to be strong, loving, and brave, and I thank you. I will love and miss you always your daughter Shanna.
October 17, 2011
As the anniversary of your death draws near the pain has softened but the emptiness remains. I love you and miss you so much my love. I hope you are at peace, you deserve it. Love Nancy
January 30, 2011
.Bob Durr
To my beautiful daughter, enjoy this day and take some time for yourself, you deserve it. I love you, have a great day.
June 9, 2010 at 10:41pm
January 30, 2011
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.Shanna Hardesty
I love this picture of my dad and Nate. We miss you so much dad.....you are always with us even from heaven. We love you, Merry Christmas
family
By: Monica Hartley..
December 11, 2010 at 10:17am
Nancy Durr I know Nate misses his Poppy and it was so sweet when he said at dinner the other night "I wish Poppy was here" I Love and miss you so much Bob.
December 11, 2010 at 3:13pm
January 30, 2011
Hey Shanna, pictures look great, have you seen grandma's Facebook? Dad's finals are this week so I think we're going on a date this weekend. Haven't done that in a while. Dug up 2 of my flower beds today and planted some pansies in 2 of my planters. They were only $3 each for 4" pots with 2 colors in each one. We started a fire when we were done, lookin good and I've been wanting to get out there in the dirt.
February 21, 2010 at 9:41pm
December 31, 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my love. I miss your laughter and your arms. Love Nancy
November 26, 2010
Nancy, you and your girls are in my thoughts today. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Gina Sinko-Lindley
November 26, 2010
Nancy, you and your girls are in my thoughts today. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Heidi Hanser Dereski
November 26, 2010
You guy;s will alway;s be in our prayers!!!! love u and the girls so much... if u need to talk call me anytime !!! Bob will alway;s be looking after u like he has alway;s done ;-) Debbie Tharp-Wright
November 26, 2010
You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you are going through and I am so glad you have family around at this time. May you find peace. Love you! Diana Covey Yerly Ackley
November 26, 2010
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I only got to meet him a couple of times but I know he was a pretty special guy. My heart goes out to you and you and family are totally in my thoughts and prayers. Wish there was something I could do. Love you! Jayne Hartwig
November 26, 2010
May God guide you and keep you in your time of need. We are so sad for the loss of another loved one. Our thoughts are with you and and yours. Love you! Patricia Ackley Smith
November 26, 2010
When you were born, you cried, but the world rejoiced. Now go. Live your life honoring our ways. And when you return to the Great Spirit, the world will cry and you will rejoice. Lakota Ceremonial Prayer
November 20, 2010
Dear Nancy, Shanna, Monica and Kaitlyn,
I can only imagine how special Bob is to you. I am deeply sorry for you loss and pray that you take comfort knowing that our Heavenly Father has taken him home and he will no longer know suffering. I know he will live on in your hearts and fond memories. Love your cousin Jackie.
November 20, 2010
Nancy, I was so saddened to hear of Bob's passing, I can't imaging how you must feel, I only know what it was like when my dad pased and the feelings my mom told me she had. I am praying for you dear cousin.
Jack
November 20, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy and I enjoyed working, teaching and best of all talking with him. He was always smiling and positive. I always admired how he had switched career paths and threw himself into it. With prayers, Brett
November 20, 2010
You and your family are in our thought and prayers. NO words to express how sad we are for you and your family. Wanted you to know we love you and will be here if you need anything. Andy is sorry he was unble to come out for the weekend. lol Andy and Christine
November 20, 2010
Nancy, I don't have any words to express how sorry I am to hear about Bob. I wish so terribly that I could do something to make everything alright for you and the girls. I love you and miss you.
Lisa Ackley
November 8, 2010
Nancy,
I have very fond memories of Bob. He was a wonderful person and I am so very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I feel very lucky to have known Bob. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Megan.
November 8, 2010
Nancy,
I'm so incredibly sorry for you and the girls. He didn't deserve this - not that anybody does - but definitely not Bobby. It breaks my heart, but I'm glad that he found such love in you and the girls. You're in my hearts, thoughts and prayers, Maria
November 8, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I went to school with Bob and only knew him for a short time but he was a wonderful person and will be missed,
Cortney
Michael Gragan
October 31, 2010
I was deeply saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Durr family.
October 26, 2010
Dear Nancy , I know Bob was your world, and you will never forget the love you two shared! Our prayers are with you and the family. Bob is at peace now with the lord.
Debbie Tharp-Wright (Midwest City, OK.)
Renee Clark
October 26, 2010
Nancy, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Hartner
October 26, 2010
Nancy, You have my deepest sympathy.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Veronica Burton
October 26, 2010
Nancy, I'm so sorry for your lost. This was a total suprise to all of us. Bob was such a nice guy. Wonderful to work with. We were always glad to see him. I know he would have been a super nurse. I will truly miss him. God be with you and your family. I'll be praying that God will give you peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Maria Torres
October 25, 2010
Nancy and Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is so sad. Although, I didn't know Bob for a long time it his friendship made an impact in my life. I will truly miss him. I will have you and your family in my prayers asking the lord to give you guys peace and strength.
Tabetha Brown
October 24, 2010
Durr Family, Bob was a great person to be around in class, hardworker and always willing to help out with anything that was needed.He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and I hope that in time you will find peace.
Dawn Lundy
October 23, 2010
Nancy, You are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May the Lord bless you and strengthen you through this difficult time.. Dawn Lundy
laverne stringfield
October 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Meg Loyd
October 22, 2010
Nancy, Life as we know it is so very precious and fragile. Such a tragic loss can only begin to be explained by the vast "... random chaos in the universe..." I wish you strength to face the days ahead, and peace for your heavy heart. You and your's are not alone.
Steve DuMars
October 22, 2010
Durr Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen Bob in 20 years, but Bob and I were really good friends in High School, and lived together in DC for 6 months in 1989. Bob was always a tremendous amount of fun to be around, and we spent most weekends together in High school at one social gathering or another. Bob knew how to relax and have fun, and was was well liked by everyone in a wide group of friends. Camping trips to Laurel Highlands, Cheat Lake, WV were all part of the memories I have of Bob at his best, in the outdoors, making things work for everyone around him. I caught my first and only fish with Bob and his Dad. Bob was a tremendous baseball player, football player, and basketball player in his younger days, strong as an ox, tough as nails, and deceptively fast. You never wanted to bat against him in baseball, he scared the heck out of you. I'm so glad to hear he's had such an outstanding life with his family over the last 16 years, I know he will be missed by all. I'm sorry I could not make it down for the services. You are all in my prayers,
Steve DuMars
October 22, 2010
Nancy, it was truly a shock to me and my family to hear of the passing of (bob) he will always be bob or bobby to me. I consider it an honor to have taught Bob at the culinary arts school. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very heart felt moment in your life. BOB will truly be missed by quite a few people.
Love you and if you need anything please call
Randy and Monica Mitchell
October 22, 2010
Bob you had a great compassion for people. I am proud to say I was one of your nursing instructors.You will truly be missed. I pray you family finds peace during this time. Celeste Warlick
Diana Ackley
October 22, 2010
I wish I could have made it there for you and your family. When you managed to get to Independence for Paul's memorial, I cannot express how much it meant to me. Please call me anytime you would like an ear and an understanding heart. My prayers are with you and your family. You know you are loved.
Rosa Brock
October 22, 2010
Nancy, I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family, and wishing you comfort and peace during your hour of sorrow.
Jamie Upham
October 22, 2010
Shanna and family, sending you our condolences. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jamie & Kevin Upham
Alice Jane Craig
October 21, 2010
nancy and girls my heart is broken as well as yours I too loved Bob and will never forget him as you know I kept in touch with him except when I knew he was studying or to sick to talk. I also pestered him about cooking recepies and he never seemed to mind. He sure was agreat guy and will be missed by all. Love Mom
Terri Arthur
October 21, 2010
To Nancy and family, Please remember, God will never gives us more than we can handle. I will be continually praying for you and your family to have a sense of peace during this most difficult time.Love you Nancy.
October 21, 2010
Nancy, Shawna, Monica and Kaitlyn. We are very sorry to hear about you Loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Always enjoyed Bob's smile and quick wit. Chris and Monique Gaido, Redding CA
Jay Rufi
October 21, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. I met Bob the last day of NCLEX review. A five-minute meet and greet conversation about school and work turned into a 30 minute talk about the amazing women in our lives (both RNs), and their influence on career choice. His facial expression, comfort level, and tone changed as soon as he mentioned his wife; it appeared that an overwhelming sense of joy took over as he continued talking about her. I feel for your family's loss, and pray for you all during this challenging event. Jay Rufi.
Jacob Tannehill
October 21, 2010
All I can think of is all of the good times I had with Bob and you, and I always felt like I was a part of your family! We will keep you in our prayers. Love Jake
amy thomas
October 21, 2010
Bob was a wonderful man and very helpful. He helped in school and in clinicals. he will be truly missed. my prayers to his family and all that knew him. rest in peace Bob, we love you- Amy Thomas
October 21, 2010
To the Durr Family, Bob was an all around great guy and wonderful person to work with. I only worked with Bob a few times on 3yr but his kind spirit left a lasting impression. Bob will definately be missed.K.matera
Pamela Wilson
October 20, 2010
With deepest sympathy for your loss. I am glad to have known Bob, he was truly a special person. We had met during nursing school...He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell that made the class laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kathy McAnallen
October 20, 2010
Shanna, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The McAnallen Family
Prosperity, PA
Tamika Gale
October 20, 2010
To the Durr Family I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a very nice man, who really loved his family. A very hard worker I enjoyed working with Bob. He will be missed and Nancy I love and you all are in my prayers.
Deidtra Stewart
October 20, 2010
To the Durr family no words will ever be enough to say how sorry I was to hear about the loss of a friend, co-worker and fellow classmate. He was never afraid share his thoughts about any one or situation. He was a person whom left a long lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with!!! He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Jerry Malson
October 20, 2010
Durr Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Bob was not only a awesome classmate but also a great friend. If anyone in our class was having a bad day Bob would quickly lift their spirits with his sense of humor. Bob was an extraordinary and caring person that I will never forget. He will be greatly missed by all.
Adam Medlin
October 20, 2010
Nancy,
Bob was a great guy to be around and an awesome friend. His friendship meant a lot to me and I'm really gonna miss him.
Tyler Goon
October 20, 2010
I remember meeting Bob in Dr Hyle's anatomy class at Thomas Nelson. We would joke about Dr. Hyle and his corky way of teaching the class. After Thomas Nelson I decided to go to MCI thinking I would be all alone. I walked into my very first class and there sat Bob. We both had a sigh of relief to know someone in the class. Bob was a very intelligent, funny, and always very reliable. You will be truly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
sislistene west
October 20, 2010
NANCY I CAN,T FIND THE WORDS OF COMFORT BUT IM LETTING YOU KNOW THAT YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS QUE
Kathy Jones
October 20, 2010
Durr Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your lost. Bob was an awesome classmate and he was always more than willing to help out. During class and clinical rotations, I could always count on Bob for a good laugh. Although I only knew Bob for a short time in nursing school, I will always remember his kind, funny spirit. May God be with your family during this time of grief, again, I'm sorry for your lost.
Brett Birkmeyer
October 20, 2010
Durr Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I met Bob in nursing school and he truly was a joy to be around. He brought entertainment to the class when it didnt seem that any could be found. He will be remembered and truly missed.
Kennith Swanson
October 20, 2010
To the Durr Family,
I extend my condolence for your loss, for Bob was the type of person who made anyone feel like family, he always extended courtesies to everyone he encountered. He will be greatly missed by all.
Mike Hostinsky
October 20, 2010
Nancy and girls. We were so sorry to hear about Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in the future. Should you need anything or if you just need someone to talk to, please feel free to call on us. May God bless you during this time and may you realize that Bob has achieved what we all are hoping for, eternity with God.
tinika mccoy
October 20, 2010
Bob was so humurous,he always had something funny to say during clinicals.he was always there to help with any and every task.I am sorry for your loss.he was a great person and will be missed.
Bridgette Carstens, MSN, RN, DON
October 20, 2010
Durr Family,
I remember Bob's interview required for admission into the RN program at MCI. He was very impressive and goal driven. I knew then that he would be a great nurse. He was so excited at pinning and proud of his accomplishment. God must need a good nurse. All of you will be in my prayers. Bob will be greatly missed.
Kim Brown
October 20, 2010
Nancy and girls,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very difficult time but know that Bob is in a better place and at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 20, 2010
Nancy, May the light and love of everyone you know surround you at this time of sorrow. May all the positive thoughts and encouraging words embrace you and your family. Our hearts are heavy at this time and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Brian, Lisa, Maura and Mason Pendergast (Washington PA)
October 20, 2010
Bob was the quiet funny man in my clinical group during school. I am so Sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man, and he will be remembered fondly and missed.
Erica Deeb
Sheryl Green-Bouhali
October 20, 2010
Durr family,
So saddened by your loss and I pray for your family. I only knew Bob for a short time in nursing school but it was long enough to establish that he was a nice person and would have been an excellent nurse. Again, my prayers go out to your family.
Sheryl Green-Bouhali
Deborah Beaty
October 19, 2010
Nancy, Remember the happy times and Bob will be with you forever. I met Bob at MCI and had to debate with him for a class project, boy, what a good time we had with that. He will truly be missed.
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