Atherton, David M.

ATHERTON, TITUS, CRIPPEN

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Date: 1/22/2009 at 09:13:56

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CLINTON — David M. Atherton, 44, of Clinton, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 02, 2009, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Father Dennis Atto, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, IL, will be officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service Friday, January 02, 2009, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, IL. Memorials will be established.He was born October 31, 1964, in Morrison, IL, to Larry and Joan (Titus) Atherton. He attended Thomson grade schools and graduated from Thomson High School in 1983. David had Advanced Individual Training in Maryland for the Army Reserves. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves. David has worked in various trades in the Clinton, IA, area. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for eight years in Freeport, IL. David had a big heart for children and animals. He loved his cats, Susie Q and Jenny, dearly. He took pride in his gardening and cooking skills. David had great compassion for others and was quick to lend a hand. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Joan Atherton, Thomson, IL; one sister, Lori (John) Crippen, Colona, IL; one brother, Dan (Tina) Atherton, Chillicothe, IL; three nieces, Stephanie, Rachel, Blair; one nephew, Andrew; and many aunts, uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Helen Titus; paternal grandparents, Merle and Ihla Atherton. To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com.Death date: Dec. 28, 2008
Published in the Clinton Herald from 12/30/2008 - 1/1/2009