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Stuart Dunham Obituary
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the Veterans Memorial Building at 1900 West Olive in Porterville.
Stuart is survived by his wife, Marilyn "Micki" Dunham of Porterville, CA; his mother, Betty Burdion Bartelsville, Ok; grandmother, Irene Dunham of Lacrosse, WI; daughters and son-in-law, Kimberly and Alex Spellman, Thelia Dunham all of Houston, TX; a son, Eric Dunham of Houston, TX; step-daughters, Jaque and Randy Howard of Oskaloosa, IA, Annie Wyborny of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Zoey and Lucas Spellman; step-grandchildren, Paige, Taylor and Lexi; a sister, Tracy and brother in-law David Whittemore of Frisco, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Becky Dunham of New Ulm, Bill Dunham of Glencoe, Keith and Ronnye Dunham of Eureka, KS.
He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother Curt Dunham.
Stuart Lee Dunham was born November 11, 1961 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Edward "Jerry" and Betty (Braque) Dunham. He was a 1980 graduate of Dumas High School in Dumas, Texas. Stuart was united in marriage to Marilyn Johnson on November 26, 1990 in Beaver, Oklahoma. He was employed Nash-Finch Company (Econofoods) from 1979 to 1987 and then worked as an assistant manager for Wal-Mart until the present. He enjoyed visiting family and friends. Stu also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his good friend Keith.
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Dad, Me, Mom
Kimberly Spellman
May 12, 2011
Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister and novelist once said, "the legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example." While my dad may not be remembered worldwide, anyone who has met him will remember him to have been a good man.
I will always think of my dad with a smile on his face. His smile was infectious. If his smile alone didn't make you smile, he was quick with a joke or funny story to do the trick.
My father was a VERY kind man. He would do anything he could for anyone in need. He always believed in me and encouraged me in everything I did.
Daddy was also as strong as he was kind. He got custody of all three of his kids at a time that that was still relatively hard for a man to do. He worked hard and sacrificed most luxuries and time with mom to make sure we did not want for anything. No matter what life threw dads way, he met the challenge with his head high and confidence that he would rise above.
Though the name Stuart Dunham may not be recorded in world history as a catalyst for great change, I feel certain that many lives are changed for the better because my father touched them. I will make sure he lives on through me by teaching my children the lessons he taught me.
Barbara Robinson(Salsbury)
May 12, 2011
OMG My prayers are with you all!! my heart is saddened to hear this. I was close to Stu in High School. We had so much fun together riding around in my old Buick, chilling at vadnais park or just hanging out. I will miss him in my heart forever. May God give you the strength you need to get thru this sad time. I am truly blessed to have known Stu. He'll be in my heart forever.....God Bless you all!!
Deb ra Miller
May 12, 2011
may you rest in peace and watch over us.
Danny Henderson
May 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Stu's entire family and friends. I had the great pleasure of meeting and working in concert with Stu as a Pepsi vendor in association with Walmart. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met and always complimented me on my daughter who was a co-worker with him at one time. I don't recall Stu ever having a bad day! Rest in Peace Stu....
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