David made a peaceful transition on December 17, 2018 after living with Parkinson’s disease for many years. The son of Dallas H. and Mary K. Talbert, he grew up in the small town of Edinburgh, Indiana, a time he fondly recalled as “Happy Days.” He married after high school, joined the Navy, and started a family, eventually settling in the Jacksonville area in 1980 after a long career with the Burroughs computer company. He was a founding member of Unity Church for Creative Living, where he and his wife Dianne were married in 2001.
David was a man of many talents and interests. He felt his greatest service was as a steward and volunteer at his church. He also enjoyed music, videography and was an accomplished Toastmaster. However, David was best known for his avocation and gift of storytelling. His open heart and curiosity for others’ stories led him into conversations and friendships with anyone who crossed his path. David will be remembered as an accepting, kind and wise soul with a sly sense of humor whose life purpose was the peaceful resolution to conflict. Those who knew him were encouraged by his familiar sayings: “Be good to yourself,“ “You’re a valuable human being,” and “All good things come to new beginnings.”
Those left to honor David’s memory include his wife Dianne, daughters Lee Ann (Rod) and Christine, son Scott (Michelle), step-daughters Rhea (Nathan) and Emily; grandchildren Isaiah (Destiny), Jessica (Colby), Tyler, Jesse (Leah), Kara (Tyler), Hayden and James; great-grandchildren Tiffany and Melody; sister Louise, first wife Beth...and a wealth of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Dickie Talbert. We now gratefully release David to his grand New Beginning, while holding the love he shared during his lifetime in our hearts.
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