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David Healey Obituary
MISHAWAKA - David Howard Healey, 61, passed away peacefully at 6:10 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, in his home after a nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 21, 1948, in Charlotte, Michigan, to Howard Benson and Majel (Dorriell) Healey. David was employed as a security guard at University Park Mall in Mishawaka. He was a U.S. Army veteran and received a Bachelor and Master's degree from IUSB. He was a founding member of the Civil Rights Heritage Center at IUSB and Director of the Oral History Project. On August 4, 2006, in Mishawaka, Indiana, David married the former Kathy A. (Grall) Strycker. She survives in Mishawaka, IN. Also surviving are his mother, Majel (Dorroel) Healey of Apopka, FL; sister, Mary Ann (Joe) Hines of Apopka, FL; son, Matt Healey of Mishawaka, IN; daughter, Josette (Kenny) Herrick of Orlando, FL; stepdaughters, Michelle (Robert) Case of Mishawaka, IN, and Sarah Strycker of Elkhart, IN; stepson, Bob Strycker of South Bend, IN; father-in-law, Bob Grall of Mishawaka, IN; nine grandchildren, Abagail, Quinlan, Wesley, Katelyn, Cameron, Evan, Dominick, Emily and Noah; and close friends, Amy and Bill Zimmer. David was preceded in death by his father, Howard Benson Healey; a brother, Gerald Healey; and by a sister, Janet Wanzer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Elkhart Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Lustgarten Foundation.
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Judy Grube
March 20, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of David's death. We were classmates at Olivet High School. My fondest memories are from our junior year and his role as Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady". David was a fun loving and dedicated person.
May God's love and peace comfort your family during this difficult time. Judy(Gordon)Grube, Valrico, Florida
Jill Potter
March 15, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about David's death. We were classmates and friends at Olivet Community Schools and later both attended W.M.U. in Kalamazoo, MI. I remember him being a multi-talented person. My sincere sympathy to his family. Jill (Van Dyke) Potter
March 14, 2010
Kathy
We are so sorry for your loss of your husband. My husband enjoyed talking with David. May God give you peace at this time. You and your family are in our prayers. Ken & Kathy Martin
Gay Bradley Cash
March 14, 2010
To the Healey family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was one of David's classmates and friends at Olivet High School. I remember him as an independent thinker and a force even then. He was also a good friend. We spent many hours together in our junior year rehearsing for the play " My Fair Lady" in which he starred as Professor Higgins ( very well I might add). I have so many fond memories of David and I am very sad that he is gone.
My prayers are with you as you work through the grief of losing him. His memory will live in all whose lives he touched.
Kristie Borders
March 9, 2010
I am sorry for your loss I worked with David several years ago on a historic project through the center. It was a great experience that I would not have had of is was not for David.
Candice Leuthold
March 9, 2010
David was a great historian and his work will not be forgotten. David was also a good friend with a great sense of humor. I've looked up to him for ten year and will miss him greatly. I am sending my love and prayers to his family, who he often talked about.
Lawrence Giden
March 9, 2010
My prayers are with the Healey family. David provided such great wealth of historic information not only to IUSB, the Center itself, and the community. I'm thankful that he, Amy Selner, and Candice Leuthold started the Center ten years ago and we're keeping it going to this day. God bless and stay strong!!!
Lawrence Giden
Civil Rights Heritage Center
Freedom Summer 2002
April (Smith) de Haan
March 9, 2010
Kathy, Michelle, Sarah, and Bobby,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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