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July 10, 1945 February 20, 2022
July 10, 1945 -- February 20, 2022

David Alan Templeton, Age:76

 

David Alan Templeton, 'Dave', 76, of East Moline, Illinois died peacefully at Rainbow Hospice Ark in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 2022. He was Born on July 10, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. David spent his early years in Chicago later moving to Rhinelander, Wisconsin to help with the family business at the TECO lodge. After moving back to Illinois, David graduated from Wauconda high school. He then joined the Navy, where he trained to be an Electrician's Mate at Great Lakes Naval Station then serving on the USS Holland in Rota, Spain. After his service, he obtained his Bachelors of Psychology from Sagamon State university. Later becoming a master union electrician journeyman wireman with IBEW local #150 retiring in 1999. He was a long time resident of East Moline, IL. 

 

David was a doting father and grandfather. He was an avid reader and had love for natural world. He had a brilliant mind and was able to answer any question you pondered long before Google was a thing.  

 

David was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Marie Templeton (nee Steindorfer) and his best friend and Brother Michael Templeton. He is survived by his loving daughter Sara (Timothy) Suh, granddaughter Violet Marie, sister-in-law Sharon Templeton, sister Sandra Templeton, brother Tom (Laura)Templeton, and sister Jean M. Templeton. 

Private services have been held. 

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Tom Walters February 22, 2022

Friend Bettendorf , Iowa

Farewell David, my friend. You are missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill Templeton Murphy February 23, 2022

Cousin Gilman , Illinois

We were sorry to hear of David’s passing. I know we don’t know each other well, but my dad,Ernest Templeton, is David’s uncle. He is Tom’s brother and was disheartened to hear of David’s passing. We will keep You and your family in our prayers.

Jill Templeton Murphy February 23, 2022

Cousin Gilman , Illinois

We were sorry to hear of David’s passing. I know we don’t know each other well, but my dad,Ernest Templeton, is David’s uncle. He is Tom’s brother and was disheartened to hear of David’s passing. We will keep You and your family in our prayers.

Michelle Hendee February 23, 2022

Niece Enter your city ,

RIP Uncle Dave. You were always full of wit, a funny joke and had a heart of goodness. I appreciated the calls and conversations when life events poised some challenges. Especially, the much needed conversation the night of Ashley’s accident, so many years ago. You lived life your own way, definitely not conforming, which I respected. I admired your intelligence and how proud you always were of your “Petunia”..You were one of a kind, for sure!! When you and my dad would get together, there were always plenty of laughs, I am chuckling as I write this now, how “please pass the rolls”- reverted you both back to child play, resulting in throwing rolls across the table. ❤️

Tim Beese February 27, 2022

Nephew Cary , North Carolina

Farewell Uncle Dave, Though we lived far apart and our visits were few and far between I always had fond memories of our visits. You always had something new and cool to show me when I was young. My mother (Sandra) gives you the credit for instilling her passion for the outdoors, that she still has to this day. She told me how the two of you would go out fishing together and how you loved being out in nature. My condolences go out to Sara and her family, I know that you will be missed.

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