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1921
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2010
David Wishart Obituary
Born and raised in Lumberton, N.C., Wishart married Beatrice Henry of Dunn, N.C., in 1942. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served during World War II at a training base in Oklahoma. After a brief return to civilian life, he rejoined the new U.S. Air Force in 1947 and was stationed in Hokkaido and Masawa, Japan. He then served in Tennessee, Germany, Maryland and at Eglin Air Force Base.
The couple moved to Fort Walton Beach in 1971 and Wishart retired from the Air Force in 1973. In retirement, Wishart became active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1795 on Okaloosa Island and served as secretary of the lodge for 22 years. Wishart also was a member of the Krewe of Bowlegs for many years, and was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by Beatrice, his wife of 67 years; and was predeceased by a son, George. He also is survived by two sons, Raymond and wife, Diane (Pinke), of Panama City, Fla., and Robert of Oxnard, Calif., and wife, Judith Dugan; and four grandchildren, including Rachelle Hundley of Orlando, Fla., and Rebekah Wishart of Panama City.
Ray, Diane and Rebekah Wishart all are teachers in the Bay District Schools system.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at McLaughlin Mortuary in Fort Walton Beach.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to a charity of the donor's choice.
McLaughlin Mortuary, 17 Chestnut Ave. S.E., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., 850-244-5163, is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be left at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com on the obituary page.
17 Chestnut Ave. S.E.
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32548
850-244-5163
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandra Koster
May 10, 2010
Bucky- my thoughts and prayers are with you... it was always such a pleasure talking with you and Dave at the Elks Lodge many years ago! Take Care. Sandra Koster (Tampa, FL)
Phillip and Melissa Clemmons
May 8, 2010
Ray, Diane and family,
Please know, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Pam Ouimet
May 6, 2010
Please accept my condolences at the passing of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the many warm memories you have help to sustain you during this difficult time.
May 6, 2010
Dave was a good man, a good Elk and a good American. Rest in peace, my friend.
May 6, 2010
Gary and Ita Koster
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