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David Chadwick Obituary
David Arthur Chadwick, devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at Swedish American Hospital on March 2, 2018. Born February 22, 1955. Married Donna (Raini) Wilson-Olson on May 14, 1988. Enjoyed life to its fullest, had an amazing sense of humor, and a special gift of brightening the day of all he met. For many years, David strived to be the best worker he could be in the work field, persistently taking on new endeavors and challenges of the workplace. Throughout his career, David was intrigued with the process of heat treating a variety of metals that are used every day in manufacturing industries. Very pleased to be employed with FPM Heat Treating, Cherry Valley, IL for 22-plus years. Member of ASM International Chicago Regional Chapter. Member of SM & SF Club of Rockford, IL., Vice President of the SM & SF Fishing Club, and passionate volunteer for various charitable events. Predeceased in death by parents, Donald and Jacqueline, and brother, Daniel. Survived by his wife, Raini; sons, Robert (Deb) Olson, Corey (Stacy), Cortney, Corbin (Regina), and Corinthian Chadwick; daughters, Lisa and Kristy Olson, Corinna Shannon and Coretta Chadwick; brothers, Donald (Terri), Dennis, Douglas (Jean); sisters, Laurie Rella, Sheryl Flanagan, and Jacqueline Chadwick; 18 beautiful grandchildren; 3 adorable great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Andrew Jasek, Dr. Suraj Bopanna, the staff at Swedish American ICU, the Palliative Care Representatives, SMSF Club Members/Women's Auxiliary, wonderful neighbors, Don and Verna Quest, and dear friends, Angela Perry and Jacqie Balistreri.
Celebration of Life to be held at the SM & SF Club, 1010 Sandy Hollow Rd., Rockford, IL 61109, from 1 to 4 p.m. March 12, 2018. Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., assisted the family. Online condolences at sundbergfh.com.
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Raini Chadwick
February 28, 2021
Hello David,
I've been thinking of you a lot lately and wanted you to know how you are truly missed. Everyday that goes by, I have beautiful thoughts of you. Thank God for those precious memories of our years we had together. We always found something to laugh and smile about. But, it was you who had that special laugh and smile that brought sunshine to any room you were in. God gave you that gift, and I was fortunate to have been that recipient. I'll always love you.
Loved you then, Love you still, I promise you now - I always will. Forever, Raini
Raini Chadwick
March 19, 2020
Dearest David,
I continue to miss you with all my heart. I wish you were here to enjoy Cortney's baby boy and now Emily has had a boy too. They are both so handsome. There are some issues with the nation, concerning an awful virus that has no solid cure. I'm trying to be careful, as President Trump has advised us all to stay in small groups, no more than 10 people in a gathering. Anyway, it's a little scary, but we will get through this. We will prevail. Always know, my beloved David, you are in my heart. I love you forever and a day.
-Raini
Raini Chadwick
May 29, 2019
Hello Sweetheart,
I'm still hanging in there, missing your beautiful face and US. It doesn't seem like a year has gone by. It still seems like a couple of months since you've been gone. I graduated with honors and received my Associates in Liberal Arts Degree on May 17, 2019. I'm going to finish the Associate in Science this year. You are with me always, and I wouldn't be able to go on with this education, had it not been for your inspiring encouragement and your love. I will continue to come to this book and share some things.
I loved you then, I love you still, I love you today and always will.
January 13, 2019
Hello David,
I just wanted to write and let you know that I am starting the 2 math classes this week. Hopefully, the classes will go well. I will report back to this book and keep you informed, as to how well I'm doing. I love you and miss you soooooo very much! I wish you were here by my side. But, always know, you are in my heart.
Love You Always,
Raini
PS: I ordered the ring you were going to buy me, and I received it in the mail yesterday. It is beautiful. It is actually 3 rings, with the words inscribed with "I loved you then," "I love you still," "I always have, I always will." This is exactly how I feel, and I'm going to buy a pretty chain, so that I can put the rings on the chain. I'm not able to wear the rings while I'm working, and in this way, they will be closer to my heart. I think that's absolutely perfect!
December 23, 2018
Dear David,
There was a little hurdle getting through our 30th wedding anniversary, on May 14, but I got through it. I miss you sooooo very much. I look at things that made us laugh together. I look at your favorite movies. I look at some of your clothes. I think of the times we did things that were special to the both of us. I decided to write in this book to help get me through some rough times. Thanksgiving Day has passed, and we usually spent that time with Bobby and his family. But, I'll remember the time we went horse back riding on Thanksgiving Day. I told you that I had never ridden a horse, so you made that happen. However, we both laughed so much about how sore I was from the ride. I had a hard time walking the next day. I'm really glad we went though. It just added to the list of things we shared together. I'm going to end this with letting you know that I love you and always will. I will return to this book soon and write you another note. Always know you are in my heart.
Love You Always,
Raini
April 11, 2018
From: Cortney (3/12/18)
I must have been about 6 or 7, and we were at Cedar Point. Dad was in a hurry to leave, and I couldn't keep up. So, he had me hold onto his back pocket. Keeping up was easier, until I tripped and ripped his pocket off his pants.
I love you Dad,
Cortney
April 11, 2018
From: Corinna (3/12/18)
I remember riding on the back of Dad's scooter with him to go to his favorite Chinese restauant, Happy Wok, to pck up our To-Go order. And of course they knew what he wanted before he even said anything.
April 11, 2018
From: Dave Lombardo (3/12/18)
I remember Dave's personality and humor.
He and I hit it off right away. Dave urged me to go ice fishing up at Derek's, and boy, did we have a great time. It was everything he said it was. Good Fishing, Food, and Fellowship.
I will truly miss my friend Dave and will always remember the good times we had.
April 11, 2018
From: Sarah Call (3/12/18)
One time Grandpa and Grandma visited me at School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We visited a Candy Shop, the Bluff, and the Dahl Auto Museum. Grandpa asked me what I was planning to do with a degree in art. I honestly had no idea, and I was afraid he was going to tease me. Instead, he told me I could do whatever I wanted. He meant it. Not many people believe in being successful with an art degree, but Grandpa did. I will never forget that moment... or day.
April 11, 2018
From: Clete (Fishing Buddy,SMSF) -- 3/12/18
The old boy had a passion for technology. He was always trying something new. (Sometimes not to a good end). "GPS" was a new thing when I rode up to Derik's place. I'm watching the screen, when we came across a new interchange. It showed us in the middle of a field, and I shouted, "Watch Out! The screen shows you're about to hit a deer!!" We laughed. I was with him on almost all our fishing expeditins. He was a great member and an awesome friend. He will always be with me and remembered as long as I live.
April 11, 2018
From: Deb Olson (3/12/18)
Going to Six Flags just last year (2017) and making Pops go on the Raging Bull --
It was so funny!
April 11, 2018
From: Anne Vernia (3/12/18)
David (As well as David) was so generous to Pat and I for our wedding day. He and Donna filmed and took pictures of our entire occation.
It was done as (He did everything he enjoyed)like a pro.
April 11, 2018
From: Laurie Rella (3/12/18)
When we lived in Big Rapids, MI, we were given a pulley and rope. We got a large trash can and made a way to get the kids from my two story bedroom window to the backyard. One day we were playing with our invention, when Aunt Jeannie and Uncle Joe came for a visit. When they walked into the backyard, they were just in time to see David and Dennis roll out of the trash can onto the ground. The boys were laughing.... but Aunt Jeannie made us take it down. Good thing she didn't see us put Doug and Sheryl in it.... Doug was an infant!
Robby Olson
March 27, 2018
When I walk through your front door I look over at your chair in anticipation to see you...but you're not there. I still can't believe you're gone. You weren't supposed to leave us so soon. It was one of the best and worst days of my life.
One of the best because I knew my pops had been released from all of his pain and suffering, but it was one of the worst because I knew I had just lost one of my best friends. It seems like just yesterday we were planning the next fishing trip, car show, or movie we wanted to see. I really expected you to pull through and fight your way out of the hospital, like you had done before, but this was the one fight you couldn't win. I know you're no longer suffering and no longer in pain, but my selfishness keeps getting the better of me. In my heart I've lost
my dad twice. I'll have to remind myself of all the good times we had. Throughout the years you helped smooth out some of my rough edges. I appreciate all the knowledge, wisdom, and lessons you were able to share with me, whether directly or inadvertently. You will always be missed, but never forgotten. Don't you forget about me! I love you pops.
Raini Chadwick
March 22, 2018
Dearest David,
Nobody can ever take away the memories I have of you. I've been so blessed that you chose me to be your wife, and we had almost 30 beautiful years together. We made each other laugh and truly loved each other. You were my best friend and always will be.
I'll Love You Forever,
Raini
March 21, 2018
I remember our first date. We went to the North Town Theatre in Rockford, Illinois and saw the movie, "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles." It was a great movie, but what made it even more funny, was the fact that David and I were the only ones in the theatre to watch the movie. At first I had thought David had it arranged that we see the movie by ourselves. It was hillarious! We laughed about that in the years to come.
--Raini Chadwick
Laney & Jimmy
March 21, 2018
David will always be missed; however, we're happy he no longer suffers. May God bless you and your family.
Ray & Dott Tracy
March 21, 2018
David was a kind and gentle man with an awsome sense o humor. We loved David as a brother, not as an in-law. He will always be in our hearts.
This one's for you grandpa
March 17, 2018
Loved getting elephant gifts!!
March 17, 2018
"Those were the days"
March 15, 2018
March 15, 2018
Grandpa's got some teeth now!!
Taylor and Theron Phillips
March 15, 2018
We we're so excited we won you some teeth!! And you were so excited to put them in!!
Grandpa we love and miss you so much!!
Love you Grandpa!!
Parris Behm
March 15, 2018
I will think of you often! Everytime I change a tire I will think of you Grandpa! You took the time to teach me how to change my first flat tire so I would be able to do things myself and I never really got to show you how much I appreciated it! I will pass this on to my son when he is old enough! I love you and miss you so much Grandpa; your memory will be in my heart forever!
DONT YOU FORGET ABOUT ME
Lisa Olson
March 15, 2018
"Don't You Forget About Me"
This became our inside family expression that was used often to show the love and importance to one another.
You will never be forgotten!!
You will always be in our hearts and memories!!
I love you pops!!
I love you grandpa!!
March 15, 2018
Juanita Stahl
1 week, 1 day ago
So sorry for your loss Donna and family.
March 14, 2018
Tribute To David
No other man has made me feel,
Quite the way you do.
No other man has been more real,
Until there was you.
You came into my heart,
With a love that rang so true,
And now I know we have to part,
I wish it wasn't this soon.
I'm not going to say goodbye,
I don't see you as gone,
You're in the face and in the eye,
Of all our children.
And as I celebrate your life,
I'll think of yesterday,
Almost 30 years, as your wife,
Savoring each memory.
Love,
Raini
Steve Beardsley
March 7, 2018
David
A great friend !
He always spoke in the most glowing terms of how much his family meant to him.
David was an inspiration to me. I admired all those wonderful qualities that made him the special person that he was. He had intelligence, wit, charm and a caring heart that made him a great friend.
I will always be thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know him better and to call him my friend. I will cherish his memory for years to come.
He was a wonderful man and he was a great friend as well, he is the man who gave me my first cell.
I will never forget all that he did for me.
I never heard an ill word spoken of him. He was kind, compassionate and a true gentleman. Sadly there are few people like that in the world today.
I could never repay all that he did for me, but I would at least like to do what little I can and in doing so, honor his memory.
In Friendship & Sorrow,
Steve Beardsley
The poet Yeats once wrote "Count where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory is I had such friends."
Steve Beardsley
March 7, 2018
David
A great friend !
He always spoke in the most glowing terms of how much his family meant to him.
David was an inspiration to me. I admired all those wonderful qualities that made him the special person that he was. He had intelligence, wit, charm and a caring heart that made him a great friend.
I will always be thankful that I had the opportunity to get to know him better and to call him my friend. I will cherish his memory for years to come.
He was a wonderful man and he was a great friend as well, he is the man who gave me my first cell.
I will never forget all that he did for me.
I never heard an ill word spoken of him. He was kind, compassionate and a true gentleman. Sadly there are few people like that in the world today.
I could never repay all that he did for me, but I would at least like to do what little I can and in doing so, honor his memory.
In Friendship & Sorrow,
Steve Beardsley
The poet Yeats once wrote "Count where man's glory most begins and ends and say my glory is I had such friends."
Sao Hokoth
March 6, 2018
I have many fond memories of David and Donna. David even paid $1 to dance with me during the dollar dance at my wedding. I believe I even have a picture of me in a tux dancing with him in a suit.
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