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David Totman Obituary
Reverend David W. Totman
67 of Indianapolis, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 24, 2012. David was born in Indianapolis on December 30, 1944 to the late William W. and Denzil B. Featherston Totman. He was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and Central Bible College.
David has served as pastor at Lighthouse Tabernacle since 1965. He was a member of Calvary Ministries International and served as Chaplain to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. His other interests in life included grandkids, flying, scuba diving, sky diving, boating and motorcycling.
Memorial services will be at 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 28 at Lighthouse Tabernacle, where friends and family are invited to gather from 3:00 pm until the time of the service.
David is survived by his wife of 47 years, Brenda; children, Angi (David) Walker and David W. (Linda) Totman; grandchildren, James, Jacob, Hollin and Hannah Totman, Clayton and Carson Walker; sister, Barbara (Richard) Williams; nephews, Rick, Michael and Danny.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Tabernacle Mission Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Totman
Larry and Betty Reader
March 18, 2012
Brenda: Betty and I always admired, respected, and loved your great husband. I got saved under his ministry in 1980 and met my wife at Lighthouse in 1981. Our deepest sympathy. The greatest thing he ever called me was friend. A true warrior.
March 10, 2012
I was converted and filled with the Holy Ghost at Lighthouse Tabernacle in 1973. I preached for Pastor David in 1996. He was a great man of God. Bishop Joseph Kidwell (Milwaukee,WI)
Lyman & Patricia Startzman
March 1, 2012
Our prayers go out to the entire Totman family.
Mark Filipo
March 1, 2012
Dear Totman family-Pastor Totman was always nice to me-I was a neighbor from Beechwood...I remember him when I delivered newspapers years ago. He encouraged me always. Sincerely Mark Filipo
Gary Parker
February 27, 2012
Farewell old friend. Another pilot has "Gone West into the Sun."
Will miss seeing you and Brenda at breakfast at McDonald's.
Julie Bigham
February 27, 2012
What a beautiful difference one single life made. Your enthusiastic spirit lives on in all of us. Rest in peace - you will be tremendously missed. Deepest condolences and prayers to the Totman/Williams families. Love you, Dave!
Mardi Adams
February 27, 2012
The Adams twins, Mary and Mardi, send their sympathy and prayers to the Totman/Williams family at the loss of David. Our hearts are heavy for the emptiness his death leaves in those left behind. But joy conquerors for his soul is with the Heavenly Father, his parents, and other loved ones who have gone on before him and they are all worshiping and dancing at Christ's feet. Death has lost its sting. May you all be comforted and find peace and solace from the Holy Spirit. God be with you all. Sincere love, M & M.
Jess Jessup
February 27, 2012
God's Speed brother Dave. We are remembering Brenda and all as we pray.
Jess & Marlene Jessup
Tom & Joyce Mather
February 26, 2012
My cousin Jim text me this morning Dave's obituary. Meet u in the morning Dave. From two dear old friends. Actually was recalling when we played outside the old Lighthouse in Broad Ripple. This time u won the race. U entered Heaven's portals ahead of me! No fair! Tom and I are jealous! May the Lord embrace Brenda and the family!
LaDonna Kirch
February 26, 2012
Pastor Dave,
I know you will be greatly missed here, but it will just be for a little while as we know Jesus will be returning for his saints!
Love
LaDonna
Eric Kramer
February 26, 2012
Paster Dave, you will be greatly missed by the Wilkins-Kramer family. You have always been there with prayer and comfort at times when our family needed you most. With love and peace, we all love you And you will be deeply missed.
February 26, 2012
Auxiliarist Dave,
We will all miss you very! And I want to thank you for your service in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Former Diraux Bill Butler.
February 26, 2012
Pastor Dave, you are going to be greatly missed and we know you are in heaven praising the Lord. We love you very much.
Sam & Bertha Masuccio
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