Passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025. Loving son of Alice Thurman. Beloved brother of Angie and Andrea Thurman. Dear son of Lindell Thurman. Best uncle of Isaac and Sarah Byrd. Our dear nephew, cousin and friend.
Services; Visitation at 1st Baptist Church of Arnold (2012 Missouri State Rd) on Thursday November 6th from 10AM until service at 11AM. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
I sure do wish I had the opportunity to meet you, David. Your sister, Angie, spoke so much of you. Such a great loss to her and your family. I’ll meet you when I meet Jesus <3
I love David. He was always so sweet all of the time. I would have come to his funeral but I couldn’t get off work. Know my prayers are for the family. David doesn’t need them anymore. He is resting with Jesus now. I can only imagine the joy when he walked through the gate. Love you all
David changed my outlook on worship. I was brought to tears of glory every time he worshipped through music. His faith was so honest and pure. I can only imagine how much more elevated his worship is now, if it is even possible. Carli is going to miss your hugs and we will all miss you in the worship loft with us. God’s choir just got lifted higher than it ever has been! Love – Carli and Stef
David was such a sweet soul. Full of so much love and joy. Just him walking into the room would bring a smile to anyone. I so miss seeing him singing in the choir raising his hands with joy in worship. Lifting his family up in prayer today.
We love y’all. David has always had a special place in our hearts. He was so loving and kind to all. We will keep the family in our prayers.
Alice and Angie I am heartbroken to hear of David’s passing. He was one of my favorite patients. The way he would walk in to the office and greet me “Hi Chelle” and always told me he loved me, to always saying a prayer before we started treatment!!! You weren’t even Catholic but he always did the sign of the Cross before he prayed!!! I have too many wonderful memories of him to list! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I’m sending love and hugs to you both.
Angie and family – I am so sorry to learn of David’s passing. I have no doubt you have a lifetime of love and memories that you’ll carry with you for the rest of your days. The “missing him” part will never go away. That’s what real love does. Praying for you all as you adjust to a new season of life – and rejoicing in the hope that you have that he is with HIS LORD AND SAVIOR. <3
The staff and participants of St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Centers are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. David Thurman. David was more than just a participant — he was a true source of light and positivity within our community.
He had a gift for bringing joy to those around him, brightening every room with his warm smile, kind words, and uplifting spirit. His presence made our days richer, and his laughter reminded us to find happiness in the simple moments.
We will cherish the memories we shared and the impact he had on our lives. His spirit of joy and compassion will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone at St. Elizabeth’s.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
The Staff and Participants of St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Centers
Rest In Peace! So sorry, Lyn to hear of your sons passing
David’s Beloved Family,
Alice and Angie,
I am writing this with a profound sense of loss and a heart heavy with gratitude for having known your wonderful son and brother. I had the upmost privilege of being a friend and staff member to him at the Saint Elizabeth Adult Center as you know.
My relationship with David transcended the workplace; he was a true friend. I cherish the moments we shared, like our impromptu concerts on the van ride home when we’d sing our hearts out especially to anything Michael Jackson or anytime “Ghost Busters” came on. Those moments, both big and small, were pure joy. It meant the world to me that I got to meet the both of you beautiful ladies which only deepened my connection to him.
David truely possessed the rare gift of pure, unconditional love. He poured that light onto every single person he met, and his spirit was infectious and genuine. What he taught me will be the enduring echo of his life.
He was the reason I truly fell in love with this field. He taught me the true meaning of patience, the deep lesson of compassion, and how to embrace joy, reminding me not to take things so seriously. He showed me, daily, to look for the love in every single thing I do.
His spirit was pure radiant light, and even in the last few months he was at the Center, and when I visited him at the hospital, the strength of his friendship was a gift. He just sat their smiling.
My heart aches and breaks to know I won’t share another laugh or quiet moment with him. No more singing van rides home. No more hello “Girl” in the mornings. No more pretending to be asleep when I am asking him to please participate so I can go on an outing with him. ( even though I would take him anyways. Couldn’t help it it was David after all) The world is undeniably dimmer without his presence, and I will miss him so so so much.
Thank you for sharing your incredibly amazing wonderful son and brother with all of us. His memory lives on in the joy, love, and professional purpose he gave to me for the rest of my life. I will try my best to lead with the same love and compassion in every participant I care for at Saint Elizabeth. In honor of David. Who never met a stranger, and loved by everyone. Until we meet again Friend.
With deepest love and sympathy,
Jessica Kopp
Lin,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. So many good thoughts of this nice man who may have inherited your wonderful voice. May God bring comfort to you & all of his loved ones