Obituary for David A Updike
David A. Updike, 72, of Mentor passed away May 21, 2016 at Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born December 16, 1943 in Cleveland and was raised in Fremont, OH.
Mr. Updike worked as a painter and carpenter for many years. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, hobbies of his included hunting, fishing, working in his vegetable garden and sharing the fruits of his labor with many of his neighbors.
Survivors are his wife, Karen Updike (nee Mayer); daughter, Margaret (Dustin) Dippen; grandson, Oak Dippen; and his cousins, Carol (Sam) Picklesimer and Janet Campbell – Kuhl. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Updike; and his sister Rebecca Updike.
Mr. Updike worked as a painter and carpenter for many years. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, hobbies of his included hunting, fishing, working in his vegetable garden and sharing the fruits of his labor with many of his neighbors.
Survivors are his wife, Karen Updike (nee Mayer); daughter, Margaret (Dustin) Dippen; grandson, Oak Dippen; and his cousins, Carol (Sam) Picklesimer and Janet Campbell – Kuhl. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Updike; and his sister Rebecca Updike.