Dana Andrew Biddle

Dana Andrew Biddle obituary, Canisteo, NY

Dana Andrew Biddle

Dana Biddle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home - Canisteo on Nov. 5, 2024.
Dana Andrew Biddle, 43 of Bloomington, IN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The son of the late Dana R. and Kathy L. (Houghtaling) Biddle, Dana was born on August 11, 1981 in Hornell, NY. He was charismatic, talented, loving, and a larger-than-life man who put his all into everything he did. He spent much of his life self-employed creating 3-B Custom Carpentry, LLC, and working as a Superintendent primarily for Capitol Construction. He loved and took pride in his work, and completed each task with the utmost care and precision.
He graduated from Hornell Senior High School in 1999. He worked various jobs, including McDonalds and Asplund. He moved to Arkansas and worked at RGA, CapitolConstruction and 3B Custom Carpentry, LLC and married Nina Baker Biddle on July 30, 2005. Dana loved his family, friends, and enjoyed life to the fullest. He worked hard and played harder. He enjoyed going to the gun range, riding his 4-wheeler, driving his truck, drinking beer and hanging out with friends and family.
Dana was predeceased by his dog, Sara whom was his faithful companion for the last 13 years as well as all of his grandparents: Ward E. Biddle, Pauline Burkhart, and Earl J. and Delores (O'Rourke) Houghtaling. He is survived by his three sisters, Rene (Ian) Henderson of Canisteo, NY, Tracey (George) Sharp of Canisteo, NY, and Denise (Brian) Block of Bakersfield, CA; his ex-wife of 19 years, Nina Lynn Baker Biddle of Van Buren, AR and many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, 6034 County Route 69 Canisteo, NY at noon with a luncheon to follow.

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