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David Udell Obituary

UDELL, DAVID A., , 68 passed away into God's loving arms on Sept. 21, 2012. He was born in Conneaut, Ohio on August 20, 1944. He fought a courageous battle from Mesothelioma Lung Cancer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS O'Hare Destroyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Thelma Udell and brother Fred. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years Sylvia; daughter, Katie White (Richard) and the joy of his life grandson, Joshua; three sisters, Carolyn Salyer, Marilyn Hyatt (Ken), Judy Meeks (John), many nieces and nephews. Dave loved spending time with family, fishing, golfing and flying remote control airplanes. Memorial Service to be held on September 29 at 1 PM at Willow Creek Church, 4725 East Lake Drive, Winter Springs, FL 32798. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice of the Comforter at 595 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 or to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation;
http://www.curemeso.org. Arrangements entrusted to COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME &
CREMATORY (HOWELL BRANCH ROAD) 3806 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 678-4500

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Sep. 26, 2012.

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Mindy Napier

October 1, 2012

Syl - You were so blessed to be married to your best friend and soul mate. What a tremendous loss. Please know that you are loved so very much. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan and Alex Browning

September 29, 2012

Thank you for some of our best holiday memories, and always making us feel at home, in your home. We are so grateful to have known you Uncle Dave, and thank you for taking such good care of our sweet Sylvia, and Katie & Josh, and all of The Brownings. We will miss you, but you will always remain in our hearts.

Kenny and Karen Smith

September 28, 2012

Sylvia, David had to be a special man, because you picked him as your life love. He will be so missed but will live on thru you and your family and that new little grandchild. We love you very much and will miss Dave so much.

Adriana Olmeda

September 28, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Johnny & Jann Godbold

September 28, 2012

We miss Dave dearly. He was
a great neighbor and friend!

Elaine Radcliff

September 27, 2012

For my brother-in-law-of-my-heart...Dave, you will always be cherished for the rest of my life. I know you will be in my heart. Love, Elaine

Ron Browning

September 27, 2012

To my wonderful brother-in-law Dave, who always brought joy and love and a smile to my life---Thanks for helping me weigh that first fish on the Rainbow! I will always remember your strength and steadfastness. God speed. Love, Ron

Theresa and LESTER Speeks

September 27, 2012

Dave,so happy God had our paths to cross!!You are truly missed, but happy toknow we will meet again in our ETERNAL HOME!!You enjoy your healthy new body, no pains,no sorrows,no worries. We love you and will see you again!! Lester and Theresa Speeks

Mark,Mellisa,Cierra and Ian Zydiak

September 27, 2012

In Loving memory of my Uncle Dave, a wonderful man inside and out.You will always be treasured in our memories and our hearts.We love you.

Brenda Didario

September 27, 2012

I am so glad I got to meet Dave.....sorry I didn't get to know him longer. He will be missed. R.I.P Dave

September 27, 2012

To a brother I know my Dad loved very much. You will be missed by your family here and we wait for the day to see you again.

Elizabeth Fippinger

September 27, 2012

Dave, I never had the opportunity to meet you, but your lovely wife is dear to me and through her I came to know the good man she married. Sylvia will soon be able to celebrate a new birth with your 2nd grandchild, and find some Joy once again.

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Mike and Dianna (Salyer) McDonald

September 27, 2012

Our beloved Uncle David,
we love you, you will be greatly missed but never fogotten. You are with the Lord now and will have Eternal Life.

Liza Gollobith

September 27, 2012

In memory of a wonderful, sweet and loving man who will be missed by many.

Sylvia

September 27, 2012

Our life will never be the same without you.

We love and miss you.

Juan Carlos Cabra

September 26, 2012

God Bless You and your Family Always, You are in my Prayers...

Judy & John Meeks

September 26, 2012

How blessed are we who put our faith in God; may Gods promise to you bring you peace. Your loving sister.

Sara Johnson

September 26, 2012

Uncle Dave you will be missed greatly but I know your in heaven. We love you and will think about you always.

Pat and Sandie Gregory

September 26, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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