David James Lysher

David passed peacefully at his home in Bradenton, FL surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 83. Born December 7th 1938 in Bloomington IN. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Joan Kirk on November 18th 1960 and they welcomed their daughter Mirinda in 1961. He attended Indiana University and then in 1972 received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University. The family then relocated to Plantation, Fl where he accepted a position with Motorola where he worked for 30 years. He was known for his beautiful blue eyes, his wonderful smile and sweet hugs. David was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was always kind and gentle but had a playful wit. He was a very adventurous man and loved trying new things -- scuba diving, snow skiing, boating, tennis, golf, working on his corvettes; and he was an avid reader. But more than anything he loved his family, family dinners and spending time with his grandkids, attending all their sporting events, plays and recitals. He was quick to volunteer -- Boy Scout camping, CYF leader, youth bus driver, Habitat for Humanity and Meals On Wheels. He also helped with hurricane cleanup for Andrew and Katrina. David is survived by his wife Mary Jo Lysher, his daughter, Mirinda Hill, his 3 grandchildren Hayden James Hill (Tessa Marie), Corinne Louise Hill, Ethan Forrest Hill (Kelsy Plummer), his sisters-in-law Martha Ferguson and Janet Smith, a brother-in-law Kenny Kirk, his nieces and nephews, Julie Stalcup, Jackie Gray, Polly McCune, Jayme Scherer, Natalie VanDevender, Anthony McArtor, Kevin Kirk and Chris Kirk. David is preceded in death by his mother Eva Steinhagen, father Carl Lysher, step father John Steinhagen, his brother John Clinton Lysher, and sisters-in-law Linda Lysher and Erma McArtor. David and Mary Jo spent their retirement years traveling the globe and enjoying a deep and loving relationship. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Bradenton and will be deeply missed by all who had the benefit of knowing him. A Celebration of Life was held in Bradenton on Saturday, November 5, 2022. A hometown service will also be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Allen Funeral home, 4155 South Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47401 at 1 p.m., with a gathering to follow from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, in David’s remembrance please consider a contribution to Tidewell Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers over the past several years for all of their loving help and care of David and the support that was provided to us his family. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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David James Lysher

December 7, 1938 - October 14, 2022