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Cooley Hurd

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Thu Sep 13, 2012, 06:53 PM Sep 2012

A good friend of mine passed on Monday. His obit is hilarious! [View all]

Last edited Thu Sep 13, 2012, 09:14 PM - Edit history (1)

It's the Lord's turn to put up with Dave now. David XXXX, of XXXXXX, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2012. Dave lived a fun-filled life doing what he loved to do: a computer tech with XXXXXXXXX and an avid partier. Dave was born in XXXXX, on June 2, 1965. Dave grew up in a home with a large family around him which included his parents, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins always surrounding him. Some of Dave's favorite pastimes included relaxing in front of his state of the art entertainment center while sitting in his favorite chair and drinking a Guinness, driving his Corvette, and going out on XXXXX Lake with his neighbor Dave XXXX - oh yeah, and bringing along his Guinness. Dave also had a cat, that strangely enough, his name was Guinness. Dave also enjoyed classic movies and the local band ManOWar. Dave was a good friend to many of his colleagues at XXXXXX. His friends were all by his side during his illness which is a great testament of the lives he touched during his stay on earth. Dave will be remembered and missed by many. Dave is survived by two brothers, Rick (Charlene), of XXXXXX., and Paul (Dianne), also of XXXXX; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, all living in XXXXX along with his family and friends here in XXXXX. His family and friends would like to thank the staff at the Matthew House for making Dave's last few days as happy and comfortable as possible. The professionalism and kindness shown by the people at the Matthew House was unparalleled. There will be no calling hours or services. Instead there will be a small get-together at the Knights of Columbus on XXXXXXXXXX from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, to celebrate Dave's life. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to help out is asked to make a donation in Dave's name to the Matthew House, XXXXXXXXXX.


Omissions are due to Dave's private nature. I will miss you, my friend. Cross gently.
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I'm sorry for your loss Beaverhausen Sep 2012 #1
His cousin wrote it. Absolutlely fitting of Dave. Especially the Guiness! ;-) Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #6
He sound's like the type who grabbed life in both hands and enjoyed the ride. Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #2
Dave's house was the center of the party universe... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #7
I'm so sorry for your loss. The Ilsa Sep 2012 #3
Absolutlely! Dave made his mark on us all. Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #9
That was a great obit! Lunabelle Sep 2012 #4
His cousin wrote it. He captured Dave's essence! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #10
I am sorry Cooley. GentryDixon Sep 2012 #5
Thank you Gentry... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #11
There better be a Guinness waiting for him on the other side! peacefreak Sep 2012 #8
I'll bet he's sitting on a cloud, sipping a Guinness and wondering why God has a sucky stereo... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #12
Besides sorrow for your loss, there is only one response possible Maeve Sep 2012 #13
Funny how that smiley LOOKS like a glass of Guinness! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #14
I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like a hoot and a holler renate Sep 2012 #15
He was a good dude and a great friend... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #18
Some people really know how to go out in style. Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #16
Dave's last days were all about his friends... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #19
Deepest sympathy malaise Sep 2012 #17
Thanks malaise! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #20
We had a friend who died a few years ago malaise Sep 2012 #33
sounds like a hell of a guy ProdigalJunkMail Sep 2012 #21
Well, I would have to put XXX's all over the post. Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #23
from what I can read... ProdigalJunkMail Sep 2012 #27
Awesome! graywarrior Sep 2012 #22
He was an awesome fellow, gray. Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #24
I'm so sorry for your loss. graywarrior Sep 2012 #34
He sounds like a wonderful friend. May he rest in peace. myrna minx Sep 2012 #25
Dave was one of a kind, MM Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #36
Hey, Cooley... babylonsister Sep 2012 #26
Thanks babsis! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #37
That's really neat... MadrasT Sep 2012 #28
Thank you MT! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #38
Sounds like a great guy, with excellent taste! petronius Sep 2012 #29
He's a guy who spent $500 for speaker wire alone... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #39
So sorry for your loss, Cooley. WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2012 #30
When my mom died kurtzapril4 Sep 2012 #35
What a beautiful poem, WS! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #40
(((VIBES))) Odin2005 Sep 2012 #31
Thank you Odin! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #41
I am sorry Cooley Hurd. lonestarnot Sep 2012 #32
Thank you lonestarnot! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #42
I am sorry you lost your friend Pool Hall Ace Sep 2012 #43
Thanks PHA. I posted the obit because it actually gave me comfort... Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #45
Damn. progressoid Sep 2012 #44
Oooh! That pic is making me thirsty! Cooley Hurd Sep 2012 #46
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