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David Schoonover Aug 09 1946 - Nov 06 2009 |
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Funeral services for David Schoonover, age 63, of Hayti, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in Hayti Lutheran Church, Hayti, SD. Rev. Randy Eisenbeisz will officiate. Music will be provided by Deanna Olsen, organist, and Lisa Pedersen, soloist. David passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009, at a hospital in Watertown, SD.
Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Hayti. Military graveside honors provided by Military Funeral Honors Team – SD National Guard and Frank H. Adams Post #750 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be Hamlin County Employees. Active pallbearers will be: Dave Petersen, Rodney Larson, Rick Wadsworth, Craig Seppala, Gene Wilson, and Corwin Namken.
Visitation will be in Crawford Funeral Chapel, Hayti, on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday prior to the services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Tuesday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.
David was born on August 9, 1946, in Watertown, SD to Clifford and Florence “Palma” (Hakala) Schoonover. He attended school in Hayti and graduated in 1964. Following graduation, David enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for twelve years. He served during the Vietnam Conflict and was a Purple Heart recipient. After being discharged, David moved to Colorado and lived there until returning to Hayti.
On July 10, 1980, he married Mary Ann Blakely in Hayti. David worked for Hamlin County Hi-way Department for twenty-nine years. Mary Ann passed away on June 22, 2009.
He was a member of Frank H. Adams Post #750 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, was a volunteer fireman for Hayti, and a member of Hayti Lutheran Church. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Mackenzie, and his “special blonde”, Sadie.
He is survived by his son, Jeff (Angie) Schoonover, of Summit, SD, and his life long friend, Gary Stolp, of Omaha, NE.
David was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and two sisters.
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Comment posted by: Roger Bucholz Wed 12th Sep 2012 03:39 pm |
| Sorry to hear of the loss of another shipmate. I left the Lower Sioux Indian reservation in 1947 and attended school in De Smet, SD. I knew kids from Hayti because we played six-man football in those days and Hayti provided us with some stiff competition, even though they were not in our district. |
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Comment posted by: Paul Bennett Wed 12th Sep 2012 11:17 am |
| David "Skunk" Schoonover was a very close friend of mine while we were in the Navy. We were stationed in VQ-1 at Atsugi, Japan and Agana, Guam. Over the years, I lost contact with Skunk and am sorry to hear of his passing. I still see his smiling face at our many bar-b-ques! David is one person I will remember forever. Rest in peace my friend. Paul A Bennett |
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Comment posted by: Allan Prevette Tue 11th Sep 2012 06:41 pm |
| To the family of David, I know alot of time has passed since his passing but I just want to tell you I served in Vietnam with him and I knew him to be a fine sailor and a staunch shipmate you could count on. He will be long rembered by those of us who served with him in VQ-1 in Vietnam. May he have fair winds and following seas as he makes his final journey west. Sincerely, Allan Prevette |
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Comment posted by: Sharon Feil Thu 12th Nov 2009 09:26 am |
| I am so sorry about your loss. I didn't know your dad, but was a friend of your uncle Joe and your mom. She was quite a lady. It is never easy to lose someone you love, but to lose both parents in such a short time must be especially tough. I will keep you in my prayers. |
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Comment posted by: Shannon Owen Tue 10th Nov 2009 12:20 pm |
| Jeff, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. It's been a tough year for you. There's nothing harder than losing a parent. I still remember when Dave lived out here in Colorado, it seems like it was yesterday, lots of memories. We will miss him. Love, Shannon and Gary |
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Comment posted by: Linda Hoaas Mon 09th Nov 2009 06:57 pm |
| Dear Jeff and Family, "Do not be anxious about anything but in everything (not "for" but "in" everything), by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And may the peace that passes all undertanding guard and keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7--this is the verse I held onto after my Mom died and there was unbelievable peace. I pray the same for you. I am so thankful that your Mom and Dad and mine were such good firends. I know t |
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Comment posted by: Carol Stolp Mon 09th Nov 2009 03:39 pm |
| Jeff, My sincerest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. I can only imagine how difficult this time must be for you but I hope you can find comfort in all the wonderful memories the two of you shared. I know your dad was very proud to have you for a son. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. With love and sympathy, Carol and Christina |
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Comment posted by: Peggy Grabow Sun 08th Nov 2009 09:02 pm |
| Jeff, So sorry to hear of another loss for you! Thinking of your and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!!! |
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Comment posted by: Bonnie Morgans Sun 08th Nov 2009 05:58 pm |
| Jeff and Angie, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You three are the family now. I am glad that he did not have to suffer with a long illness. He is now with your mom, both at peace. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless you three, for all that you have been through and all of the help that you were to both parents. |
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Comment posted by: Sandra Christofferson Sun 08th Nov 2009 04:28 pm |
| Jeff, Angie & Mackenzie Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time and we are here for you if you need us. We love you and know this is a very difficult time for you. Be strong and keep God in your prayers. Love to you from Grandma & Grandpa Christofferson |
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Comment posted by: cheryl Neuberger Sun 08th Nov 2009 02:25 pm |
| Jeff, Angie and Mckenzie, we cant believe how much you have had to go through the last couple years. Just know that we are all here for you . We are glad that Angie brought you into our family. we love you guys!!! Love, Terry , cheryl Matt and Kelsey. |
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Comment posted by: Melanie Schmidt Sun 08th Nov 2009 01:35 pm |
| Dear Jeff, Angie, and Mackenzie: I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. It just does not seem fair to lose both parents in such a short period of time. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers; I have continued to think about you every day since your Mom passed away and will continue to do so. I am just very thankful that your Dad got to share in yours and Angie's special day in September. God Bless You All Melanie Schmidt |
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Comment posted by: Connie Swanz Sun 08th Nov 2009 10:07 am |
| Jeff and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So hard to lose both parents in such a short time.Just know that they will always be with you in spirit.May they both have eternal rest |
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Comment posted by: Stacey Schaefer Sat 07th Nov 2009 07:58 pm |
| That is such a good picture of Schoony! I can't believe he's gone yet and I will miss him with all my heart! Ma & Pa are together again and Jeff I hope you can stay strong. They will be missed.......... Love to your family...Stacey & Corry Schaefer |
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Comment posted by: Roxie McElhany Fri 06th Nov 2009 11:01 pm |
| Jeff, Angie and Kensie, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. To lose your mom not that long ago and now your dad I just cannot find the word to tell you how my heart is with you all. |
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