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The Blackman Family
March 14, 2024 | Omaha, NE
Murphysboro, Illinois
May 11, 1940 – Feb 28, 2024
David Alan Rush was born on May 11, 1940 and died on February 28, 2024 of complications from Parkinson's disease, just one month after his 30th wedding anniversary with Wayne Larsen and just a few months before what would have been his 84th birthday.He was born to Florence Kaplan and Arthur Rush...
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The Blackman Family
March 14, 2024 | Omaha, NE
I will always remember Dave´s kindness and enthusiasm, his patience and passion for teaching!
Allison Roy Sandlin
March 06, 2024
My condolences to Wayne and all of David's family, and thank you for that beautiful obituary. I was fortunate enough to be David's student at SIU in the final year of my MFA (1996-97), and I was happy to chat with him when we both had plays at the Great Plains Theatre Conference in 2010. I benefitted from David's high standards, honest feedback, and fun assignments. I also very much appreciated his perspective on being a "working playwright" when I was first sending my plays out in the world....
Jonathan Graham
March 06, 2024 | School
Camp Harand and teaching our drama class
Elaine Meizlish
March 05, 2024
David always insisted that we never go to bed angry at each other. He would ask to talk things out, or would apologize for his part in an argument.
Wayne Larsen
March 05, 2024 | Family
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Chris Siggins & Meire Braga
March 04, 2024 | Brighton, CO
I never got to meet David but I am friends with his daughter, Rebecca, an amazing person! The apple did not fall far from the tree! Rebecca has told me stories about her Dad and I feel lucky to have heard them. Rest in peace.
Deborah Davis
March 04, 2024 | Friend