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David Whiteside Obituary
David B. Whiteside, 60, of Freeburg, Ill., born Sunday, June 13, 1948, in East St. Louis, Ill., David went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, in Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Dave was a kind, gentle and compassionate man who never knew a stranger. He loved his family, good jazz and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed fishing and bird watching, Dave always rooted for the underdog (except when it came to the Cardinals). His priorities were excellent ...people before things. When his childhood friend heard about his death, he said "They've opened the gates wide for Dave Whiteside!" Many considered him their best friend.
Dave was regarded by many to be one of the best bass players around town. He played with various bands including, Breezin'; First Light and The Facts o' Life. He was the owner of his flooring business for more than 30 years. During that time he made many life-long friends.
Dave has gone home to be with the Lord at an age that is far too young for us, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylon W. and Mickey Fern, nee Schnieder, Whiteside; and a nephew, Rick Whiteside.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Linda, nee Jines, Whiteside; his children, Shelley Gavin of O'Fallon, Ill., Thomas Whiteside of Los Angeles, Calif., Michael Whiteside of Los Angeles, Calif., Tyler Whiteside of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother, Stephen (Susie) Whiteside of Granite City, Ill.; sister, Sharon (Bob) Scharbert of AvonPark, Fla.; Grandson, Cole Gavin; nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the family in honor of David.
Visitation: Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at the funeral home with the Rev. Wendell Garrison officiating. There will be a private interment.
KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Whiteside
Brad Statler
July 23, 2009
Linda,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family upon hearing of Dave's passing. I know you have been comforted by the outpouring of prayers and good wishes that have been expressed in this online guest book... All my memories of Dave as a friend and fellow musician back in E. St. Louis were very warm and positive. He always seemed so upbeat. We will keep you and your family in our prayers...
Ann Curtis Norman
June 17, 2009
I just heard about Dave's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Dave from high school as a really nice guy and very good looking. Seems those things didn't change throughout the years.
Becky (Parda) Clift
September 7, 2008
Dear Linda and Family,
I just heard about Dave from a classmate, and wanted to say how sorry I am. He sounds like a wonderful man, and one who knew where his future lay. I was in Steve's class, so didn't know David well; may you be comforted and blessed by your memories and the knowledge he is in God's arms.
alana kronenberger
August 26, 2008
Nichole and I are so very sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you.
Alana & Nichole
State Beauty Supply
Wm Langenberg
August 22, 2008
Linda ... I know the grief you're feeling now is overwhelming, and that the pain and sorrow will only be healed by time. Until then may your faith in God and all of the prayers being said for you help you though this trying time. Your old friend Bill.
Linda Fields
August 20, 2008
Linda,
I am sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers. If I can do anything let me know.
Linda Fields
ESTL HS Class of 68
Tom Cella
August 20, 2008
I can still remember Dave playing bass at several of my parties in the basement. He entertained us then and anytime we were around him. Now he can entertain the heavens. When I look up, I expect to hear a few familar notes.
Karen Back (Powell)
August 19, 2008
Linda, Steve and the rest of the family, I am sending my deepest condolences to all of the Whiteside family at this very sad time in your lives. I am Karen Back (Powell) Dave and I lived on the same street and played together. Also, our brothers Steve and Jim were friends growing up. My prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you all.
Julie & Steve Bonneau
August 18, 2008
Dear Linda,
Our hearts go out to you. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you.
Odie Carpenter, Jr.
August 15, 2008
Linda, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and the Whiteside family. My name is Odie Carpenter and I had just inquired into the whereabouts of David at the recent class reunion get together in Belleville. God is the great comforter just lean on his everlasting arms for strength.
James Powell
August 14, 2008
Dear Linda and Children,
I am sorry to read about Dave. Your loss is shared by all who knew him. May God bless your family at this difficult time. I send you my love and prayers.
Angel Moore
August 14, 2008
Linda, Tom, Mike & Tyler-
Dave was truly a special person. There are no words to describe the pain that I feel in my heart for your family. I am so grateful that we were able to spend time together at the holidays. We are sincerely sorry that Dave was taken much too early. We send our love to all of you. God must have a special plan for him.
Gail Wells (Casper)
August 14, 2008
Linda and family,
I was so shocked to hear of David's death. His smile will always be etched in my mind. We never know what tomorrow will bring but the Lord does. I know David will be smiling when he looks down to earth at everyone. David has left many friends. The whole family will be in my prayers.
Lauren Lee
August 14, 2008
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my broken heart for you. Please call me if I can do anything to help, or just to talk. I wish I would have met Dave. I have been reading about him, he seems to have lived such a rich life, and was a good man, to say the least. I continue to pray constantly for you and your boys; you have not left my mind once since I heard the news; you are constantly being prayed for. I know the Lord has you and is giving you strength.
Laurie Funken
August 13, 2008
Linda & family...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of David. My prayers and thoughts are with you always!
Gary Tate
August 13, 2008
My condolences to Dave's family.
Gary Tate
ESTL SR HS Jan/67
Fred Reiff
August 13, 2008
God Bless all of you.Sorry about your loss.Reading and hearing about Dave reminded me of the Khoury league baseball games.He was a pretty good ball-player.Those were fun times,we had some great games and lots of fun and good times. Fred
JOHN LYNN
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maley Homann
August 13, 2008
Linda,
So sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been a long time since I saw the two of you together, but I can still remember the laughter and the love you shared.
The Kratky Family Gloria, Bill, Dave, Bob and Karen
August 13, 2008
Linda and boys, we can't tell you how sorry we all are. The Whiteside family and ours seemed to grow up all together. Through the neighboard, school, baseball, parties, and marriages and children and years ago East St. Louis. It seems as if we lost one of our own. You have all our love and sympathy we can give.
Love, The Kratky family.
Darleen Eads (Herr)
August 13, 2008
Linda and family: I was so sad to hear about Dave. In high school Jim and I ran around with Steve and saw Dave quite often. Life on earth was to short for him, but only God knows the plan for our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Darleen
Daniel Wilson
August 13, 2008
Dear Linda and family,
I'm so very sorry about Daves' passing and my prayers are with you in this sad time. I thought about calling Dave just a few days ago and now regret that I didn't. I'll always remember the good times we had fishing and playing baseball and the Christian fellowship we shared. He truly made a difference in my life.
Deon Unthank
August 13, 2008
I went to East Side with David, and he went home way too soon. I pray that the comfort of the Holy Spirit will comfort you and your family.
Florence, Italy
August 13, 2008
Rome
August 13, 2008
Dad, Tom, Mike, and Tyler on top of St. Peters Church. Vatican City
August 13, 2008
Dad on the streets of Italy!
August 13, 2008
Sandi Donet Weckerly
August 13, 2008
Dave was a dear friend from Clark and East Side.. I loved him like a brother. Dave was a man with deep feelings, smiles galore.
To his family...my sincere condolences and I will be thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Linda Garcia (Herr)
August 12, 2008
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave.
John DiMartino
August 12, 2008
I just wanted to express my sincere sympathy to Dave's family. I am a drummer who played in, First Light, along with Jerry Castegnaro. Dave was a fine musician and a very nice guy. Losing guys like Dave and Jerry is a huge loss to the music community as well for their loved ones.
Jennifer Appleton
August 12, 2008
Shelley, Cole & The Whiteside Family
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and husband. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time. He will live on through each of you. God Bless!
Kathleen Corran
August 12, 2008
To: The family of David Whiteside. We were sorry to hear of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayer's are with each of you.
Love in Christ Jesus, Kat and Phil
Cheryl Petrak
August 12, 2008
I played in the band Breezin with Dave. Dave was a gifted bass player and singer. He was a warm hearted beautiful person, a perfect gentleman who loved his family very much. It's hard for those left behind to carry on, but Dave is smiling down from a glorious place in Heavern where I'm sure he is making many souls smile.
Linda and family, you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers and the prayers of the Petrak family are with you in your time of sorrow. If there is anything I can do, please call me.
Nancy Sheppard
August 12, 2008
What an inspiration the Whiteside family was to the Sheppards. My prayers are with all of you. David was a blessing to everyone who knew him.
Dennis Ragan
August 12, 2008
Linda and family: My condolences to you about Dave. Like many of the postings here, I too go back to Junior High and Winstanley Baptist with Dave.
Cindy Collins-Cates
August 12, 2008
Shelley, Cole and the Whiteside Family:
My sincere condolences in the loss of David.
Ellen Tezak
August 12, 2008
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. My Mom called me today to tell me about it. We are shocked. Please know that you are in my prayers and that even though we have not kept in contact I love you guys and only wish the best for you. I have great memories of you and your family. Thank you for being a good friend.
Jane Kunz (Trolard)
August 12, 2008
Dear Linda and family, God is not surprised by the news of Dave's passing...........only we are. My prayers will be with all of you now and in the days ahead.
Richard Bynum
August 12, 2008
I'm very sorry to learn of the loss of a former Khoury League teammate and school friend. My condolences to Dave's family.
Peggy Boze(Woods)
August 12, 2008
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer Moake-Grayson
August 12, 2008
To Dave's family,
Anyone who crossed Dave's path would end up with a smile on their face. I was fortunate to be his neighbor for several years and later in life see him again and recently it seemed like I was running into him all the time. He had a memory that served him well, never seemed to forget anything. Always asking how everyone was and talking about my cousin Brian who lived with us and telling me stories of Mike, Tyler and him at the house when they were little. He is truely one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was proud of all his children and always bragging to me about the accomplishments of all of them have made. He looked forward to hopefully moving to California to be by his boy's and bragged often about Tom's job and Mike's trip to Australia. My heart breaks that he had to leave us so young. To the Whiteside family I am so sorry for your loss, you were all blessed with a great man in your lives and I hope memories bring you comfort.
Jennifer Moake-Grayson
Edie Fields Jones
August 12, 2008
I was so sorry to learn of Dave's death. The Whiteside's lived on 77th Street and we lived on 76th Street in E. St. Louis. Although we lost contact over the years, he was an old buddy from Harding, Clark and East Side. I have since wondered how he ever rode me around the old neighborhood on the crossbar of his bike. They must have made them bigger then. I'm remembering lots of fun times in the old neighborhood. Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. You brothers used to be close--I trust you still were.
John and Brenda John David and Katelynn LaMonte
August 12, 2008
Dear Linda
Brenda and I are sincerely sorry for your loss, Dave was a great guy and God must have a special plan for him to take him so soon. please accept our sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Vikki Mitalovich
August 12, 2008
Linda, Tommy, Mike, and Tyler, I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. My only thought is that he is experiencing a wonderful new life now. My prayers are with all of you.
Chip & Kathy Gray
August 12, 2008
Linda & Family,
We will all miss Dave. Kathy and I were just talking about him a couple of weeks age while discussing some old High School buddies. You will all be in our prayers.
Roger Provow
August 12, 2008
Linda, we're saddened to hear about Dave. While we haven't seen you two since our 20th reunion in 1986, Linda and I often spoke of Dave with fond memories of all our school years. He called me a few years ago and we caught up on things. Dave will be missed by all of his friends, but the thing that can't be taken away is our memories of all the good times we had listening to the bands and growing up together. Our best wishes to you and your family.
Ruth Tramm (Garrison)
August 12, 2008
I have very good memories of the many times our family spent with the Whiteside family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bill Skyles
August 12, 2008
Rest in peace my ol buddy.....
Jan Brandenburger
August 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Craig Mitchell
August 12, 2008
To a friend from Clark and East Side. Rest in Peace.
Gary and Sheila Fisher
August 12, 2008
May the Lord be with you and comfort you during this time of your great loss
BOB & KATHY KIRCHOFF
August 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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