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David LaCluyse Obituary
MISHAWAKA - David M. LaCluyse, 37, of Mishawaka passed away at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend. David was born on November 30, 1971, in South Bend, to James M. LaCluyse and Nancy Reith. On September 11, 1998, in South Bend, he married Pamela Switalski. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. LaCluyse. David is survived by his wife, Pamela LaCluyse of Mishawaka; one son, Kyle LaCluyse of Mishawaka; his mother, Nancy (Thomas) Reith of Granger; his grandmother, Gladys Clarke of Granger; his two brothers, Jim (Valerie) LaCluyse of South Bend and Steven (Ada) LaCluyse of Mishawaka; and by three stepbrothers, Pat (Jen) Reith of South Bend, Jeremiah Reith of Syracuse and Josh Reith of South Bend. Also surviving are his two sisters, Patty (Ron) Kurlowicz of Grand Rapids, MI, and Renee LaCluyse of Lakeville; and his mother-in-law, Christine Switalski of South Bend; He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, love of fishing, and that he enjoyed making people smile. David's final good deed was to help others by becoming an organ donor and helping many families. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday, March 9th, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. A Rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m., with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. March 9th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be sent to the Kyle LaCluyse Education Fund, c/o the South Bend Firefighters Credit Union, 1122 S. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
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Pam LaCluyse
March 12, 2009
I love you David, forever and always!!
Your wife Pam
Vinita Carpenter
March 9, 2009
Pam my sincere thoughts of hope and love are with you and Kyle during this time. May God bless and care for your many needs and wants through your friends and relatives.
Elizabeth Columbus-Wall
March 9, 2009
David and my kids grew up together. He made us laugh all the time and needed a hair cut always. He was no stranger in my house, he always made himself at home. May our Lord heal all your hearts and will see him in heaven one day. That's a promise!! Praying for all the family at this time. David means (beloved of God). He truly is...
Tara Columbus (Rhoades)
March 9, 2009
I grew up with David, he was the first boy I played "truth or dare" with. We had so much fun as kids. He was a wonderful person. We stayed friends for many years after we both moved away from the neighborhood we grew up in. He would track me down to cut his hair! He was a great friend!!! My prayers go out to his family.
Ann Bradley
March 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. David was taken far too soon from this life! I'll always remember his kind heart, love of his family and one of a kind smile.
Jennifer Flowers
March 9, 2009
I've known David since 1st grade at Holy Cross he will be deeply missed. Pam, my heart goes out to you and Kyle my prayes and thoughts are with you and your family. He is a great guy.
Judith Aldape
March 8, 2009
I will always remember David for his big smile and as a boy, his ability to be mischievious but naver mean, always respectful and kind. This is such a tragedy but I trust God will provide for his family.
Nancy, my prayers are with you and the family. Steve, thanks for being sure we heard about this.
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