David Paul Stidham

David Paul Stidham obituary, Inver Grove Heights, MN

David Paul Stidham

David Stidham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Summit Funeral & Cremation on Dec. 16, 2024.

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DAVID PAUL STIDHAM, (73) of Inver Grove Heights, MN Passed away from lung cancer on December 8,2024.
David is survived by his wife Darlene, daughters Jean and Becca, son Josh, step daughters Rebecca, Sarah (Tim) and grandchildren. Sisters Nikki and Betsy; Brothers Ken and Jody.
David was preceded in death by daughter Samatha, parents Odis and Hazel, one sister Mary Jane, and brothers Dan, Bob, Mike, Tom, Ricky, Bill, Steve.
David was born in Missouri February 10, 1951, he grew up in Michigan. Moved to Minnesota in the late 80's. Joined the Army and was sent to Viet Nam. David worked in multiple fields, for the past thirty years he was a corporate cook until his retirement. He enjoyed Morel hunting, fishing, the casinos, reading, wrestling, the Renaissance Festival, sitting around with friends and family having a good time and talking.
David was an organ donor.
A Celebration of Life will be held January 4, 2025 at 1PM at Summit Funeral & Cremation, Inver Grove Heights.
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