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DAVID ELZEY Obituary

DAVID E. ELZEY, 17, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, David was a student at Northrop High School. He enjoyed just being a teenager, being outside, riding his moped, being involved with his Scout Troop 55, and shooting airsoft and guns at Isaac Walton. He was a fighter and warrior and was always involved with his treatment during his two year battle with cancer. "He touched many lives during his struggles. His family and friends will miss his loving kind gentle heart, as well as his fighters spirit." Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Susan A. and Al Forks of Fort Wayne; twin brother, Matt Elzey; his cat and companion, Patton; grandparents, Willedean Crisp, Harold Bud Struver, Con and Helen Forks. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Nancy Struver. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Private burial at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Riley's Children Hospital or Lutheran Oncology or Hospice. To sign the online guest book, please go to www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID ELZEY

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Sue Forks

October 28, 2013

I miss you deeply every day. Every moment, every precious memory I hold you in my heart. I love you my little rascal...Mama

P W

October 13, 2013

even though I never meet David I've prayed for him at his dad's church for 2 years rip David

JOANN AND OSCAR TURNER

October 6, 2013

SORRY I COULDN'T COME I COULDN'T COME I JUST GOT OUT OF HOSPITAL.JUST STILL PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.

Jacqueline Roller

October 5, 2013

Dear Elzey Family,
I went to school with Rich, Rob, and Nancy, and know what a great family David came from. May each of you find peace as you remember David. Thinking and praying especially for Adam, Taylor, and Matt who lost their dear brother.
Jacque Roller (Northrop High School 1975)

October 5, 2013

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Becky Hartman

October 5, 2013

While I will be unable to attend the celebration on Sunday, I, too, want to share that my memories of David are of a smiling, engaging young man that enjoyed life. He was loved by many and will be missed.

Kathleen Minton

October 5, 2013

I was very sad to hear that another young one such as David has lost his battle with cancer.
I was Davids bus driver for about 3 years and liked David. He was nice and very easy to get along with. He will surely be missed, may you rest in Peace.

October 4, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE HE GIVES US ALL OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

Susie King

October 2, 2013

Heaven gained another beautiful Angel. So glad I got to know you and your parents while I was with my mother at Visiting Hospice. RIP

October 2, 2013

David was a very nice young man. I remember him from my Freshman P.E. Class. May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time.

Mrs. Williams, Physical Education Teacher, Northrop High School

Jim Cherry

October 2, 2013

Troop 460 sends sincere condolences! Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow, you are in our prayers.

October 1, 2013

i missed you before any of this happened, and i find this saying very true; Only the good die young. RIP David.

October 1, 2013

im really sorry i never answered, i wish i would have r.i.p.

October 1, 2013

I knew you and your brother from middle school. I would always ask Matt how you were. May you rest in peace. Prayers to the families.

Brittany J

October 1, 2013

I never knew you personally, but I've heard about you and your battle. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Prayers and condolences go out to your family. You'll never be forgotten..

Dylan McDonald

October 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Elzey family. You shall be dearly missed rest in peace David

Charisse Orendorff

October 1, 2013

I was really saddened to hear David's battle with cancer & especially of his passing. It is heartbreaking to lose someone so young. My Condolences to all of the Elzey Family.

Leeanna Leggett

October 1, 2013

You were all really wonderful young man David. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Carl Smedberg

October 1, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family.

Morgan Spangle

October 1, 2013

He was such a great young man. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family.

October 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ashley Griffetts

October 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go to David's family.

Angie Theisen-Sorg(Meadowbrook Elementary)

October 1, 2013

My heart breaks for the Elzey family. David touched so many lives, he will always be remembered.

Adam Elzey

October 1, 2013

I love you little bro. I'm glad you're out of pain. I'm going to miss your smile and warm heart. ~ love your Big Brother, Adam.

Stacy Ferguson

September 30, 2013

My Prayers goes out to Sue and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Frankie Kovacs

September 30, 2013

May God comfort and bless all of David's family. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.

Kathy Saalfrank

September 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of David Elsey. For the short time he was lent us on earth he sure was a true inspiration, I thoroughly enjoyed him as did everyone in New Haven . I will never forget you, until we meet again David!
He only takes the best.

Kathy Saalfrank

September 30, 2013

I am very saddened to hear that Davis lost his battle with cancer. I'm sure his body was weary and needed a rest. I know our good lord promises us a pain free Heaven and David's body will now be free of that pain . David was such a sweet little boy in kindergarden all the way up to the 5th grade. David always had a smile on his face and David always brought a smile to my face along with
many others. When I picture David in Heaven that is how I will always remember him. A life with out pain and lots of happiness. To the Elzys and Forks please take comfort in knowing he only takes the best!

Greg Schafbuch

September 30, 2013

Dear Susan & Al, & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of David's tragic passing at such a young age. It was a quite a shock to me that he had cancer very early in his life span. No one deserves to die this young. Even though I didn't know you or David, he seemed to be a very nice and handsome young man. Just be happy to know that all of his pain and suffering is now over and he is now at peace forever. David will be missed by everyone, myself included, and also all of his friends and teachers at Northrop High School. You now have a very special angel watching over you. David will want you to stay close together as a family and always keep your heads up. Don't think of him as gone forever, just think of all the good times you had together. May God be with you during this very difficult time to guide you and bless you in your time of sorrow and also in the days and weeks ahead. Forever you'll be in my thoughts & prayers.
MAY DAVID E. ELZEY THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE.

David, until we meet together face to face in Heaven, may God hold you in the palm of his hand, and always walk with Jesus hand in hand.

May God Bless You All,
Greg Schafbuch

September 30, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO GOD THROUGH READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE HE GIVES US ALL OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

Greg Schafbuch

September 30, 2013

Dear Susan & Al & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of David's tragic passing. My heart is aching for you during this very difficult time. Even though I didn't know you or David, he seemed to be a very nice young man. No one deserves to die this young. It was a shock to me that he had cancer at a very young age. Just be happy to know that all his pain and suffering is now over. Now you have a very special angel watching over you. David will be missed by everyone who was close to him, myself included, and especially his friends and teachers at Northrop High School, and all the lives he touched. David will want you to stay close together as a family and always keep your heads up. May God be with you to guide you and bless you during this very difficult time and in the days and weeks ahead. Soon you will be reunited with David in Heaven together forever. Don't think of him as gone, just think of all the good times you had with him.

MAY DAVID ELZEY THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE.

David, until I meet you face to face in Heaven, may God hold you in the palm of his hand, and always walk with Jesus hand in hand.

May God Bless You All
Greg Schafbuch

Ruthie (Meredith) Dyer

September 30, 2013

Rob and all of the Elzey family, I send my deepest sympathy and love. I pray for your comfort in these days of loss and pain.

September 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family.

Tina & Lacie Lano

September 30, 2013

Our hearts break for David's family. It sounds as if he was a trooper. I take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain or struggles. God Bless You All!!

Hannah Mahurin

September 30, 2013

I love you David

Hannah Mahurin

September 30, 2013

Love you David. Thank you for being such a good friend. I miss you

Larry & Kimi Elzey

September 30, 2013

Rob, Adam, Tay, Matty and Sue,,,, our hearts go out to you for losing your wonderful, sweet son and brother.

September 30, 2013

With deepest and heartfelt sadness that such a beautiful soul had to leave this earth way too early. our love

September 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family during this difficult time, we became friends with David through his youth group and he was always an uplifting person with such an infectious smile and humor. Our family will miss him greatly but our memories he left us will live on in our hearts. May you find comfort during this time and know that your friends are thinking of you....
Blessings - The Miller's from church

Kelly Falls

September 30, 2013

David was an amazing young man!

His Courage and Faith has forever touched the lives of our family...we will miss him....but know that he is in good hands!

Kelly, Kelly, Alison and Madeline Falls

Marty Crenshaw

September 30, 2013

Thank goodness you are at peace and with God you will be pain free and know truth.

Rhonda Stabler

September 30, 2013

Rob, Taylor, Matt and Adam we are so sorry for your loss.

The Stablers

Laura/Allen Lauer

September 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends who knew and loved him. We did not know him but his obit struck a chord. It seems he put up a valiant effort in his fight.

Kim Magers

September 30, 2013

Sue & Matt,My deepest sympathies to you.

Charles Vanderpool

September 30, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of David's passing, but lift him up to the Lord as an angel that graced us in this world. I will forever remember him and am a better person and doctor because of him. Your family will be in my prayers.

Sue Forks

September 30, 2013

Love you David

Sue Forks

September 30, 2013

I love you my little rascal

The Otis Family

September 30, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. David was a blessing to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

September 29, 2013

Rob, Adam & Taylor you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know you loved your son/brother.

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