YORKTOWN--Durward (D.J.) Paddock, Jr., 55, of Yorktown, passed peacefully from this world on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
D.J. was born in Bluffton, IN, August 3, 1953 to his parents, Durward and Helen (Williams) Paddock. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School, Class of 1971.
An incurable outdooorsman, D.J. could often be found with hat in hand wandering the pathless woods and seeking solace in nature. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, canoeing, wood working, and reading. He was always tinkering on something and found joy in being "Mr. Fix-It" for family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Paddock; longtime friend and companion, Joy Bartlett; his mother, Helen; and three sisters, Virginia Paddock, Patricia Lockhart, and Connie LaFrance.
D.J. was preceded in death by his father, Durward Sr.; and brother, Fred.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in Morrows Meadows, Yorktown. Friends may gather one hour prior to services in the park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yorktown Odd Fellows, through Gant Funeral Home @2215 S. Broadway, Yorktown, IN 47396. D.J. donated to this organization for the past several years for the Holiday Gift baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
THE MUNCIE STAR PRESS
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
D.J. was born in Bluffton, IN, August 3, 1953 to his parents, Durward and Helen (Williams) Paddock. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School, Class of 1971.
An incurable outdooorsman, D.J. could often be found with hat in hand wandering the pathless woods and seeking solace in nature. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, canoeing, wood working, and reading. He was always tinkering on something and found joy in being "Mr. Fix-It" for family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Paddock; longtime friend and companion, Joy Bartlett; his mother, Helen; and three sisters, Virginia Paddock, Patricia Lockhart, and Connie LaFrance.
D.J. was preceded in death by his father, Durward Sr.; and brother, Fred.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in Morrows Meadows, Yorktown. Friends may gather one hour prior to services in the park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yorktown Odd Fellows, through Gant Funeral Home @2215 S. Broadway, Yorktown, IN 47396. D.J. donated to this organization for the past several years for the Holiday Gift baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
THE MUNCIE STAR PRESS
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
YORKTOWN--Durward (D.J.) Paddock, Jr., 55, of Yorktown, passed peacefully from this world on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
D.J. was born in Bluffton, IN, August 3, 1953 to his parents, Durward and Helen (Williams) Paddock. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School, Class of 1971.
An incurable outdooorsman, D.J. could often be found with hat in hand wandering the pathless woods and seeking solace in nature. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, canoeing, wood working, and reading. He was always tinkering on something and found joy in being "Mr. Fix-It" for family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Paddock; longtime friend and companion, Joy Bartlett; his mother, Helen; and three sisters, Virginia Paddock, Patricia Lockhart, and Connie LaFrance.
D.J. was preceded in death by his father, Durward Sr.; and brother, Fred.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in Morrows Meadows, Yorktown. Friends may gather one hour prior to services in the park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yorktown Odd Fellows, through Gant Funeral Home @2215 S. Broadway, Yorktown, IN 47396. D.J. donated to this organization for the past several years for the Holiday Gift baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
THE MUNCIE STAR PRESS
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
D.J. was born in Bluffton, IN, August 3, 1953 to his parents, Durward and Helen (Williams) Paddock. He was a graduate of Yorktown High School, Class of 1971.
An incurable outdooorsman, D.J. could often be found with hat in hand wandering the pathless woods and seeking solace in nature. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, canoeing, wood working, and reading. He was always tinkering on something and found joy in being "Mr. Fix-It" for family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Paddock; longtime friend and companion, Joy Bartlett; his mother, Helen; and three sisters, Virginia Paddock, Patricia Lockhart, and Connie LaFrance.
D.J. was preceded in death by his father, Durward Sr.; and brother, Fred.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in Morrows Meadows, Yorktown. Friends may gather one hour prior to services in the park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yorktown Odd Fellows, through Gant Funeral Home @2215 S. Broadway, Yorktown, IN 47396. D.J. donated to this organization for the past several years for the Holiday Gift baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
THE MUNCIE STAR PRESS
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
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