Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Donald Jackson Don Hurst I found on Findagrave.com. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Hurst to pay them a last tribute. Anyone can read what you share. Don married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died Feb. 7, 1990. Don retired. Mr. Durst had been serving a life sentence at the California Health Care Facility in the killing of his longtime confidante Susan Berman. Don graduated from Thomas McKean HS and the University of Delaware, and was also a lifetime member of Cranston Heights Fire Dept. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors Degree in 1957 and a Masters Degree in Education and Education Administration in 1960. Shortly before her disappearance, she was treated at a hospital for bruises that she said had been inflicted by her husband. "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us." You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jim was born October 4,. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The couple partied at Studio 54, the celebrity disco in Manhattan, sailed in the Mediterranean and went to Thailand. She was 19; he was nine years older. He retired at 75 years old when he moved to Edmond, Oklahoma to be near family. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. At his 2003 trial, he claimed he had acted in self-defense and disposed of the body, then fled in panic, fearing that no one would believe his story. One night, the two men argued, Mr. Durst pulled a .22 caliber handgun, and they grappled for the weapon. Due to necessary COVID precautions, a viewing will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Lehman Funeral Home in Wellston, to honor Don's life and godly legacy. He taught in rural schools in Rawlins and Decatur Counties, and in Atwood and Hays. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Donald Hurst to show support. The murder complaint came as Mr. Dursts survival appeared to be in question. Obituaries and service notices published in the Courier today. He beat his wife and, by her familys account, forced her to have an abortion; beheaded a man he had killed as he sat in a pool of blood, and once wrote a cadaver note, telling the Los Angeles police where to find a woman who had been shot in the head. GREAT NEWS! It was the killing of Mr. Black, a 71-year-old cantankerous former merchant seaman who lived across the hall from him in a Galveston rooming house. He was acquitted. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMatthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Note: Do you have a family photo of Donald Hurst? The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. He married Marilyn King. He gave all he had to Shane, Justin, Kylie, Jacob, and Byron. Donald Hurst Jan 24, 2023 Obituaries Search TUSCUMBIA Donald O'Neal Hurst, 88, of Tuscumbia, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2022. After seven and a half hours of deliberations, the jury on Sept. 17 found Mr. Durst guilty of first-degree murder. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Arrested on a murder charge, he jumped bail and fled. The trial resumed in May 2021, and like almost everything else in the Durst saga, it was bizarre, with jurors spread across the courtroom gallery, prosecutors occupying the jury box and everyone, including the judge, wearing masks as a precaution against Covid-19. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died February 7, 1990. He was born April 9, 1929 in Rural Rawlins County, Kansas the son of Aubra and Hazel (Riblett) Hurst. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 9:30-11 a.m., At Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. Messages run for up to one year and you Don's success in business gave them the opportunity to live in several different parts of the county, but they found paradise and their forever home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. There was only one relatively clear-cut case against him. (85 years old). Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. Mr. Dursts first wife, Kathleen, disappeared in 1982. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He shared his love of travel and adventure with anyone and everyone who wanted to tag along. Don served in the Air ForceNational Guard. Robert A. Durst in custody in 2015, the year he was charged with killing Susan Berman, a journalist who had been his spokeswoman and staunch defender. In 1998, a tip from a suspect in an unrelated case revived interest in Mrs. Dursts disappearance. Craig Hauschild and Matt Dumler officiating. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was born August 26, 1942, to R.D. Don had a rich and wonderful life which had a lasting impact on all he met and the lives he touched. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Learn more about merges. Write your message of sympathy today. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Donald J. Donald W. Hurst, 76, of North Syracuse, passed away Friday, October 13th. He was convicted in September of 2021. killing of his longtime confidante Susan Berman. The highlight of his career was spent at the Mullis Newby Hurst Agency where he developed deep friendships. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLehman Funeral Home. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A. He was the captain for the basketball team while he attended college and held records for several years at UALR. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 30, 1935 - Donald "Scott" Hurst Scott Hurst died early Friday, October 29, while challenging the track at Grossmont College. The compassionate and experienced professionals at Ponte Vedra Valley will carefully guide and support your family with pre-arrangements, planning at need funeral services, providing on-site cremation services, and also with selecting cemetery options, including headstones, benches, and statuary, all in one beautiful location. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend, Roger Cornwell; ex-wife Elena Cervantes; loving cousins and friends. 0 cemeteries found in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. Mrs. Don graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1948. He was born April 20, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware. His sudden passing leaves an empty space impossible to fill. Don was. The case was being pursued by the Westchester County district attorney, Miriam E. Rocah. Family was most important. Mr. Durst had always denied involvement in his wifes disappearance and in the murder of Ms. Berman. After the interview, a shaken Mr. Durst went into a bathroom, unaware that his wireless microphone was still on, and made a rambling off-camera confession, ending with: What the hell did I do? Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. WATERLOO Donald J. He married Elma Rogers Tyson in 2012; she. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Hurst. Survivors include his wife Viola, two sons: James Hurst and wife Terri, Douglas Hurst, seven daughters: Margaret Jodi Brungardt, Beverly Jill Schuckman, Joyce Klaus and husband Al, DJ Hurst, Connie Hurst-Bayless and husband Ben, Ardie Hurst, and Marsha Stremel and husband Cary, two sisters: Betty Beckley and Shirley Most, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Don married his love Gayle Marye in 1958, thus beginning their 64-year journey together full of love, faith, & family. On September 1, 1951 he was united in marriage to Viola R. Heaton and they were married 70 years. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Don graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1948. He said he went back to South Salem, had a drink with neighbors and later reached his wife by phone at their penthouse on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. There was an error deleting this problem. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Read more about the life story of Donald and share your memory. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. cemeteries found in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He and Douglas had fist fights, and Robert was sent for psychiatric counseling. He divorced her eight years later, and she was declared legally dead, though her body was never found. He was 78. He is survived by his wife, Shirley H. Bunn; daughter, Donna Strickland and her husband, Wayne; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four loving sisters. He met his wife, Amy, at University of Delaware, and they were married January 24, 1981. Don built a long career in Dallas working in the commercial insurance industry. He was born April 27, 1953 at San Diego Naval Hospital. Donald Graydon Hurst, 64, passed away December 10, 2020 in Northeast Florida. Robert Donald Hurst Obituary We are sad to announce that on September 28, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Robert Donald Hurst (Edmond, Oklahoma), born in Dallas, Texas. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He is also survived by his brother Louis Hurst, wife Doris Hurst & family. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Find an Obituary. Learn more about managing a memorial . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The family was devastated, and 7-year-old Robert, who may have witnessed her plunge, was shattered. Please reset your password. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Don Hurst Bunn, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home in Clayton. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Failed to delete memorial. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was a 1947 graduate of Atwood High School. and Francis Baker Hurst in Little Rock. Our desire and goal at Ponte Vedra Valley, a family owned Funeral Home with On-site Cremation Center & Cemetery, is to meet the individual needs of every family we serve by providing a dignified way to memorialize your loved one. Sign the Guest Book. Add a Memory. A system error has occurred. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. To Don, his church community, co-workers, friends, neighbors & caregiverseveryone became family. He paid a $500 fine, and a lawyer representing him called it an unfortunate medical mishap.. As Mr. Durst told it, they fell to the floor, the gun went off and the bullet struck Mr. Black in the face, killing him. Donald A. Hurst Donald A. Hurst, 83, of Camp Hill, died Monday, at Messiah Village after a lengthy illness. Robert A. Durst, the scion of a New York real estate dynasty whose life dissolved in a calamity of suspicions over the unsolved disappearance of his first wife, the execution-style murder of a longtime confidante and the killing and dismemberment of an elderly neighbor, died early Monday as a prisoner in Stockton, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters: Nellie Hurst, Euella Erickson, Florine Vernon, Pauline Olsen, and Nora Bearley, his brothers: John Hurst and Francis Hurst, and two grandchildren: Janice Schuckman and Cambry Dinkel. Mr. Durst divorced her eight years later, and she was declared legally dead, though her body was never found. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. He then went into cardiac arrest and could not be revived, Mr. Lewis said. He was born July 11, 1929, in Waterloo, son of George and Grace Stafford Hurst. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Don built a long career in Dallas working in the commercial insurance industry. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. While he had never cooperated with journalists or filmmakers, Mr. Durst sat with Mr. Jarecki for 20 hours of recorded interviews and professed admiration for The Jinx, although he was arrested in Ms. Bermans killing the day before the finale aired. Donald will be remembered for his work ethic, big heart, and his fun sense of humor. Don was preceded in death by both parents. It was the first inkling of a break in a mystery that had tormented her family and friends and fascinated investigators since she vanished in 1982. Don is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Amy; father, Graydon; sons, Christopher (Critter), Evan (Eltonevon), and Benjamin (Buster) and their wives; grandchildren, Charlie, Mia, and Hadden; brothers, Bob, Bruce, and Drew. Mr. Durst in court in 2014. in memory of Donald Jean Hurst, please visit our floral store. Seeking independence, Ms. McCormack studied nursing, then medicine at Albert Einstein Medical College in the Bronx. He was born in Pottsville, the son of the late Andrew and Margaret Schmeltzer Hurst. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. He married Elma Rogers Tyson in 2012; she died Feb. 12, 2016. Send Flowers. Don will truly be missed for his kindness . -Helen Keller. He married Wanda Corinne Shelor on November 25, 1954, in Kansas City, MO. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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