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David Warfield Obituary

DAVID WARFIELD

FINDLAY — David B. Warfield, age 58, of Findlay, died at 10:40am on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born on February 25, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Joseph Botner and Ethel (Lay) Warfield. He married Barbara Best and they divorced and on Sept. 15, 2012, he married Tonja J. Claybaugh Hiegel and she survives.

Other survivors include a son: David Warfield of Greensboro, North Carolina; daughter: Laura Warfield of Dublin, Ohio; stepson: Shawn (Monica) Hiegel of Leipsic, Ohio; stepdaughter: Stephanie (Ryan) Ellerbrock of Ottawa, Ohio; brother: Steve (Lory) Warfield of Marathon, Florida; two sisters: Pam (Robert) Clines of Maumee, Ohio and Jo-Lynn Warfield of Springfield, Illinois and 6 step grandchildren.

David was a registered nurse for the Dept. of Corrections in Lima and previously at TMHC in Toledo. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Findlay. He loved to travel to tropical destinations and scuba dive as well as entertaining family and friends as a master joke and story teller.

He loved music and cherished his LP collection of 43 years. He also enjoyed camping and classic cars and had been active with the Boy Scouts of America.

Visitation will be from 4-8pm on Monday, January 5, 2015 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Findlay with Pastor Tom Lyberg officiating. Interment will be private. Memorials may be given to the James Cancer Center. Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David Warfield

47 Entries

T Williams

January 5, 2015

My prayers are with you Tonya and the family. So sorry for your loss.

January 5, 2015

I'm so very thankful that my wife got this picture of Dave, Tonya, and Beth at my retirement. Many fond memories of Dave. We worked together in New Receiving at TMHC. My favorite line of his......."Mike, I guess you and I will have to do some damage control". Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Dave is definitely telling some stories in heaven today. <3

Ron Brinkman

January 5, 2015

Dr Dave, I am a better person for having known you, thank you for that. Rest in peace, my friend. May God ease the pain of loss to Tanya and the family, God bless.

Bill McDonald

January 4, 2015

saying goodbye to a friend of mine. Dave will be missed greatly. We were close friends and often discussed music and politics. worked together for years and I will always remember the good times we had. Rest well my friend and hope to see you again sometime on the other side. my thoughts and prayers are with the Warfield family.

Ted Rudzinski

January 4, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss, our loss really. He was real and genuine, never fake or putting on a front. His jokes and storytelling were second to none. He was also a very good listener. Apparently, God needed someone to share stories with and he couldn't have picked a better soul. God bless you Dave and your family. Rest in peace and save a few jokes for when we get there.

Pamela kasiorkiewicz-Oliver

January 3, 2015

So sorry to hear this news, and for your family's loss. I have not seen Dave since my retirement in 2003. Had the pleasure of working with him at both TMHC and then again in Lima at Oakwood. In my thoughts and prayers.

Joan Tidd

January 3, 2015

I will miss hearing him tell me me about his next dive trip and kidding me with jokes about West Virginia . My heart goes out to you. He will be missed by all.

Maureen Best Crone

January 3, 2015

We'll miss you. 30 years my brother-in-law. There's no one that knew more about music trivia then him.

maureen crone

January 2, 2015

will miss you Dave 30 years my brother in law. There was no one who knew music trivia more than you . Rest in peace Maureen Best Crone

January 2, 2015

We worked with Dave at Toledo Mental Health Center. He was a great nurse and could tell a joke/story like few could. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family. Fred & Sue Sherman

Deb Rable

January 2, 2015

Condolences to all of the Warfield family. I had the pleasure of working with Dave at OCF and we shared many laughs with his high tech explanations that consisted of verbage that often left me seeking a dictionary.

May God comfort you during this most difficult time.

Thoughts and prayers.

Brett Hammer

January 2, 2015

So very sorry to hear of this. Many prayers to Dave's family in this time of loss. Dave was a co-worker at OCF, but I considered him a good friend. He had a great sense of humor and was always one to share a good laugh with. He was a good person. He will be missed.

January 2, 2015

Tonya, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you. Cindy McPheron and Sharon Roeder.

January 2, 2015

We are so sad to hear of Dave's passing. He was truly a great person and fun to work with at TMHC. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.

Russ & Karen Bewsey

January 2, 2015

Tonja our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dave was such a gentleman who was a great nurse who always had a kind word and wonderful stories and jokes. Heaven is getting a good one.

Cindy Cramer

January 2, 2015

Dave was both a coworker in Lima and a friend. He was always very professional and an excellent nurse at work. He always had a great sense of humor and had a hugh heart. He was a good friend to both Jack and I. He treated Tonya like the angle she was. He will be missed by many.

January 2, 2015

so sorry to hear of daves passing I just want to say take care of the family ake care tonya he was a good guy

Christine Keller

January 2, 2015

So sorry to lose such a vibrant and great guy too soon! My heart goes out to Laura and David on the loss of a beloved father. Christine Best Keller

BEVERLY Barnes aka Howard

January 2, 2015

My condolences to David's family. I work with him @TMHC n Toledo Oh. I am sadden to hear of his passing. Great man

January 2, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. I worked with him for several years at TMHC back in the early 90's. He was a great guy, who loved his family. May GOD comfort you and heal your broken heart!!

Lu Ann Fouts

January 2, 2015

So sorry to hear about this. I worked with Dave at the old TMHC. Great memories.... great guy. RIP :-(

Mary Hampton

January 2, 2015

I am so sorry to hear the news that Dave is no longer with us. He and I worked together both in Toledo and Lima, and he passed along to me many of his experiences so that I could learn from his "mishaps". We shared many laughs and old stories. I will miss him greatly. To Tonya, I am so very sorry for your loss. He loved you as only he could do. And to the rest of the family, you have my condolences, as well. He loved his children and spoke about them often in my presence. May God's Peace be with you all.

January 2, 2015

I worked with Dave in Toledo when he was a new nurse. He was such a cool guy.
Sue Kajfasz

Scott Grapner

January 2, 2015

Sorry to hear about Dave. He always had a story about food or scuba diving. Pill call was always a adventure and he was never without a lose of words. Will miss the music and stories. You will be missed.

Heather Kuhbander

January 2, 2015

He will be missed....he was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him and listening to his jokes and stories.....

John Worrell

January 2, 2015

My sincere condolences to Dave's family. To use Dave's own words, I will meet you on the other side with "Rock of Ages" on the player and some Little Kings in the fridge! I love you my friend and you will live on in our hearts.

Shanell Thompson

January 2, 2015

I'm am so very sorry to here of Dave's passing. My prayers are with his family

Marilyn Calfee

January 2, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family. I worked with Dave in Toledo.

Diane Graeta

January 2, 2015

I am so very sad to hear of Dave's passing. My most sincere sympathy to his family. RIP, Dave

Anita Storer Stephenson

January 2, 2015

My heart goes out to your family. Loved working with Dave. He will be missed, but his memory will live on.

January 2, 2015

Wow, RN Dave I'm sadden that you had to leave us so soon. You're truly gonna be missed.

Dave O"Keene

January 2, 2015

Prayers go out to Dave and his Family... I know Dave "s next Scuba trip is gonna be an Adventure of a life time

January 2, 2015

Heaven couldn't wait for you. To be absence from the body is to be present with the Lord, especially when you lived a good life... thank you Dave... fly high

shanta Irving

January 2, 2015

This is truly sad to see. Dave was an amazing nurse that I met some years ago... may your soul rest in peace.. love chicken little

Pat Gooding

January 2, 2015

Sorry to hear of the passing of Dave... good man and nurse i had the pleasure of getting to work with God Bless his family and loved ones...

Pat Webb

January 1, 2015

This saddens me. I loved talking to Dave about his scuba adventures. He was always kind and a perfect gentleman. I pray for God's peace and comfort on the entire family.

Esther Wangler

January 1, 2015

Praying for Dave's family. He had the gift of common sense, even in a crazy workplace. He was the calm in the storm. May he rest in eternal peace.

Michele Lehsten

January 1, 2015

Tonja.....words can not describe the sadness I felt when I heard of Dave ' s passing.....I will never forget the smiles both of you had when you were together. I always told both of you that someday I would be happy like you guys were....I finally made it to that happy place....I know you and Dave found that same happy place....I can't imagine the sadness you have in your heart now and I pray that you will always remember every day of happiness you two had together to get you through these days of sadness and loss. Dave touched so many people's lives and he will be remembered by all of his Co - workers as a great man with an ability to make us laugh and smile.

Dave Bryan

January 1, 2015

am real sorry to hear about Dave prayers to you

Pam Custer

January 1, 2015

Oh my goodness, I didn't know he was sick, Paul and I send our condolences and Prayers to you.

Louise Crago

January 1, 2015

Tonja and family I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a great man with a heart of gold. Loved working with him and he was a gentle giant. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts.

Zeke and Kim Campbell

January 1, 2015

So Sorry for your loss. He was a master story teller! May God comfort you in this terrible time.

January 1, 2015

Very sorry for your loss

Darci Brubaker

January 1, 2015

"Big Ruff Davey-Wavey" left a lasting impression on many of us. So sorry for the loss. He was a good guy and good nurse. Heaven has gained a good one! My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.

Ted & Sara Newman

January 1, 2015

Dave was a big man that will leave a big hole. He was a friend, and a a force in the workplace. He will be missed. No final goodbyes in Gods Kingdom, just "See you Later"

Theresa Singer

January 1, 2015

So sorry to hear this..prayers for Tonya and family. Theresa singer

January 1, 2015

So sorry to learn of his passing--too soon and too young! Praying for strength and God's blessing for his family, friends, and loving wife . . . Vern & Sherri Schnipke

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