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Misti Durst Obituary
When Misti was not spending her time with her family and many dogs, she was volunteering with Midwest BREW, an organization dedicated to the rescue and well-being of Beagles.
Misti leaves to cherish her memory: her high school sweetheart and husband, David Durst; her loving parents, Terry and Elka Parker; four children: Lilly Durst, Trey Durst, Cole Durst, and Abigail (Ryan) Warren; granddaughter, Laken Durst; siblings: Carolyn (Eric) Spencer, Suelynn Cover, Michael Parker, and Theresa Kramer; niece, Lida Spencer; cousins, Tracey White and Brandy Harris; best friend, Marcy Beatty; and a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elsie and Elmer Sebastian; and mother-in-law, Lillian Durst.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at New Hope Church, 21 East Harding Road, Springfield, Ohio 45504. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest BREW at gotbeagles.org.
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Laughter,
Dim fairy lights,
Peace,
Who knew?
The most devastating blow to the heart
Would conjoin my favorite people,
Laughing, sharing, healing.
Healing slowly... but surely.
Tell me, if love is ripped apart, is it gone?
Or multiplied?
Multiplied by billions of shattered pieces.
Meeting to make one,
One unstoppable team
A family?
Yeah, a family.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.
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Terri Wallick
September 19, 2023
Tim and Terri Wallick
Misti had the grandest heart of gold. She Would give you all she had if she could. Always had a joyful smile even when days were bad. She was a dear friend. I pray for her family because she was the main stay of the house. She loved her family dearly and it Was very evident.
She loved being a volunteer, fostering for The seniors, the sickly and lost souls with medical issues. She had so much love for them.
Wonderful sweet lady rest in peace and you will not be forgotten. I know there will be a line of loving thankful pups waiting to walk you you through the heavenly gates.
Tim and Terri Wallick
Carol Grossman
September 18, 2023
My heart was saddened this past weekend when I got the news of one of the most dedicated foster/volunteer for Midwest BREW had passed away. Misti and I were part of a great team of ladies that always were ready to kick off a transport in an effort to help rescue another Beagle. We will continue the journey without her but will carry her in our hearts.
Susan Peckworth
September 18, 2023
I first spoke to Misti when she called me with questions about my foster dog, Joss. She had the perfect family for her. I realized quickly that she had a heart of gold. While I've only met her once or twice on transports, I knew I could count on her when it came to anything relating to a dog. I also know how much she loved her family, and I cannot imagine the loss they are facing. RIP Misti. I just know that you had a ton of dogs waiting for you in heaven.
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Marcie Freeman
September 18, 2023
Misti was an active Volunteer with Midwest Beagle Rescue. She gave generously of her time and energy and was key to helping many beagles find their forever homes. Whether it was fostering dogs, helping with transports or interviewing prospective adopters, she was a cherished member of this organization and will be greatly missed.
Tim and Terri Wallick
September 18, 2023
There is not a first memory. Misti had the grandest heart of gold. Would give you all she had if she could. Always had a joyful smile even when days were bad. She was a dear friend. I prayer for her family because she was the main stay of the house. He loved her family dearly. Was very evident.
She loved being a volunteer fostering for The sickly and lost souls with medical issues. She had so much love for them.
Wonderful sweet lady rest in peace AMA you will not be forgotten. I know they´re odd a line of living pups waiting to walk you you through the heavenly gates.
Tim and Terri Wallick
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