David R. Pinkstaff

David R. Pinkstaff

David Pinkstaff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2009.
David R. Pinkstaff, 66, of Johnston City, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 23, 2009 at South Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO at 4:54 p.m. after battling a long illness. He was born December 3, 1942 in Gary, IN to Donald Pinkstaff and Frances (Donelson) Deddo. David was an avid reader who could often be found reading his daily paper under a shady tree in one of his favorite parks. He loved the outdoors and everything that went along with it. He also enjoyed billards, crossword puzzles, animals of every kind, and long talks with his friends. He made frequent trips to visit his daughter in Wisconsin, which he always looked forward to. David is survived by his daughter: Angela Pinkstaff of Milwaukee, WI; brother: Robert Deddo of Menomonie, WI; two sisters: Kathy Deddo of Worth, IL and Karen Wasielewski of Plainfield, IL; step-father: Tony Deddo of Plainfield, IL; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends throughout the country. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, IL. Visitation will be Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made t o the American Heart Association or your local Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com

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February 9, 2009

Bob Deddo posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2009

Sharon posted to the memorial.

January 26, 2009

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Bob Deddo

February 9, 2009

David was always there for me. He has shown and taught me many things over the years. He was a great friend as well as a brother. You will be missed.

Sharon

January 29, 2009

Angela, your father's eyes would twinkle every time he talked about you. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. I knew him through my workplace in Marion. May God bless you and bring you peace.

January 26, 2009

Mr Pinkstaff was my patient in the ER before being transferred to Cape. His family has my sympathy. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

Julia Schroeder

January 26, 2009

David was one of the most thoughtful people that I have ever known. He really cared about other people and even kept track of what they were doing and how life was treating them. Over the past 20 years ---out of the blue---I would receive a note---either saying hello or congratulating me on something addressed to Franchise. The note was never signed but I knew it was David since he was the only one who had ever called me that name. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and that beautiful daughter you always spoke so fondly of.

The Franchise

Becky Moncur

January 26, 2009

David was a good friend of mine in high school. I remember him as funny, handsome, a good dancer and a great athlete. The Class of '61 has lost one of its favorites, and my thoughts are with his family.

January 26, 2009

Goodbye, David. I'm glad we were able to reconnect in the past few years. You and your family are in my prayers.
Carol Finnegan Marshall, MHS 1961

Shirley Edmonds-Harvel

January 25, 2009

Good-by fellow MHS classmate. I have thought of you many times over the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 25, 2009

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