David Becker Cathcart

1958 - 2017

David Becker Cathcart obituary, 1958-2017, Raytown, MO

BORN

1958

DIED

2017

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David Cathcart Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 2017.

David Becker Cathcart, 58, of Raytown,MO passed away on Feb 2nd,2017 following complications after a brief illness. David, formally of New Philadelphia, OH is survived by his wife Sheri; daughter Amber ( Gabrielle);son David(Lauren); two grandchildren Silas Grey and Finley Rae; sister Martha Anderson (Doug) of New Baltimore,MI; mother Kate Cathcart of New Philadelphia,OH. David is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Cathcart and father, Guy Henry Cathcart, David was born in Laurel,MS to Guy Henry and Kate Cathcart on April 12, 1958. From Laurel, the family moved to Towanda,PA and finally settled down in New Philadelphia, OH. Following high school, David enlisted in the US Army, proudly serving his country from 1976 to 1980 with the 2nd US Infantry Division, spending a year in South Korea. Once his tour was complete, he located in Ft.Hood,TX where he met his wife, Sheri. Eventually, he ended up settling in Raytown,MO, where he called home for the past 33 years.



David was employed by R.O.M. Manufacturing where he was a welder/fabricator. He has loved family vacations, fishing, and his favorite football team, the Chiefs.



Visitation will be held Monday, Feb, 6th from 6-8PM. Funeral Services are Tuesday, Feb 7th at 10AM. Graveside Burial to follow. Memorial Contributions can be made to V.A. MEDICAL CENTER https://www.pay.gov/public/form/ start/50728406

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January 17, 2019

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Terry Arthur

To the Cathcart Family, I'am sorry sorry to hear this. I will miss David, he was a good friend and person! Just found out today, about David! God bless you brother. Almost two years later, wish l could have been there for you!

February 15, 2017

Mary Long Icove

So sorry to hear of Daves passing. We were friends for a long time. Always loved watching the fireworks from his home. RIP my friend.

February 12, 2017

Sheri Kreinbihl

Sheri, your family, Kate and Martha. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

February 5, 2017

Bill/Jean Kilpatrick

Sheri and family. We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. We feel blessed to have known him for so many years. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bill and Jean.

February 5, 2017

Amber Cathcart

I don't have any words to describe the hole in my life that you leave. I will miss you terribly. Growing up, you were my hero, my best friend. I'm grateful for the traits you passed on to me and you will forever live on through those. I love you papa bear. You now have the peace you always wanted.

February 4, 2017

Martha Anderson

Rest in Peace my dear brother. I already miss you but find comfort knowing you are no longer suffering. Until we meet again and can stroll along white sandy beaches and listen to ocean waves. Love you forever. Sis

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