David Paul vonderHeide, 76, of Fort Smith passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016 in a local hospital. He was born June 16, 1940 in Fort Smith to John and Gertrude (Sprick) vonderHeide. He graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in Fort Smith, attended college and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John vonderHeide.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home; one daughter, Lisa Parish and her husband Jimmie of Fort Smith; one son, Chris vonderHeide of Fort Smith; one granddaughter, Kaitlin Parish and one grandson, Gavin vonderHeide.
There will be a private burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. The Family will visit with friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday June 28, 2016 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home 4500 Jenny Lind Road Fort Smith, AR.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
The Family would like to thank the staff of Chapel Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center for their personal care and attention given to our loved one.