David-Purtle-Obituary

David Purtle Sr.

Peoria, Illinois

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Peoria, Illinois
CHARITY
American Heart Association

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David Purtle passed away in Peoria, Illinois. The obituary was featured in Peoria Journal Star on June 10, 2010.

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Dave and Karen, sorry to here about the loss for your father. You will be in my prayers. (Friend from cat)

you are my father. i am your son. forever.
and i miss you.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Randall Deemie and family

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I took care of Dave several times before and after his heart transplant. As a nurse, it was sometimes difficult to keep their spirits up and their time occupied while waiting for "the call." I remember the trips outside for fresh air, staying after work for a competitive game of pool, and a few practical jokes (lube jelly on the toilet seat and the remote controlled fart box hidden in the hallway handrail were guaranteed laughs). Dave had a smile that would light up a room. My thoughts and...

this is so sad my family was great friends of his and his family my mom eva gagliardi has also passed on mon at 7;15 am shes having a family viewing today at the same funeral home as him i will let the family know so they can give there sympathy hope his family is doing ok