Tribute & Message From The Family
Ain't he just goofy looking!
Message From The Family
Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
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David James Ishizaki, 49, of Springfield, died at 5:33 p.m. on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at St. John's Hospital.
David was born 31 March 1962 in Chicago, the son of Robert Tadashi and Ruth Louise Ishizaki. He married Deanna Marie Craig on October 3, 1987 in Chatham.
David was a 1981 graduate of Springfield High School and received a certificate in auto mechanics from Lincoln Land Community College. David proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a bus driver for Laidlaw, a security guard for Burns and was a cashier at various places. He had been in a bowling league at Spillway Lanes and he enjoyed it very much. David enjoyed computers, spending time with his sons and dogs, and helping others.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Ishizaki of Springfield; sons, Brian Underwood and Patrick Ishizaki, both of Springfield; mother, Ruth Ishizaki of Springfield; siblings, Elizabeth Douglas and Robert Ishizaki, both of Springfield; and one niece and three nephews.
Cremation was accorded by Lincoln Land Cremation Society.
Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 21 December 2011 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by Department of Defense.
Condolence & Memory Journal
I just found out the news,, MY deepest and dearest condolenses to the family, to robert and beth, daves mom, his wife and children.
Dave was a great guy, sadly in life, we sometimes go in different direction for a while, and hopefully when our paths cross again, we have so much fun catching up on things. sadly sometimes firends pass on before that can happen.
dave will be sorely missed.
Posted by
robert t pinkston - SPRINGFIELD, IL - FRIEND January 11, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Deanna, Patrick and Brian. We know David was a good husband and father and will be greatly missed.
Don and Judy Buckley
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Donald E Buckley - Springfield, IL - cousin-in-law December 20, 2011
my uncle was a great who would help out anyone if possible he would've given his shirt off his back or given his last dollar if would help you he would always think of others before he took of care his needs he would be remebered for that will miss you always
Posted by
Curtis C Coburn - Springfield, IL - nephew December 20, 2011
David was a very fun loving guy. Always put his family first. Lord knows i remember the hours on end of us laughing and making sarcastic comments back and forth. I lost count of how many times me and David would make a comment about something the other would shoot a comment back. The the other would say something like i'm not touching that or i'm going to leave that one alone. He was a great friend.He always knew how to make someone laugh if they were having a bad day. I was very sorry to hear about his passing. He will be missed so much. My heart, sympathies & prayers are w/ you Deanna and Patrick.
Posted by
Brian Murphy - Springfield, IL - Friends December 20, 2011
My dad was a great man whom will always be remembered by his family and friends for sarcastic comebacks and his witty quotes. But most of all he will be remembered as a caring and kind hearted man who would do anything he could for his family and friends.
Posted by
Patrick M. Ishizaki - Springfield, IL - DAD December 19, 2011
I knew Dave in high school. I remember him as a very nice guy who had an infectious laugh. May his family remember that laugh when they are missing him.
Posted by
Dave Curry - Springfield, IL - friend December 19, 2011
I had a science class with David in high school. The teacher asked us all our nicknames or what we would like to be called. I remember David said "DJ". I didn't understand why at the time. I thought maybe he wanted to spin records. But now I know why he wanted that nickname.
Posted by
Steve Reents - Friend December 18, 2011
dave and i hung out in school at his house and my house; he also was there for me on some personnel issues...he was a super great man...he always liked to squeeze my neck for the fun of it; he had phoned me a few times at home just to catch up and shoot the bull...he will be very sadely missed by myself and the entire class of 1981.....my sincere condolences from my family to his family...rob ankenbrandt
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Rob Ankenbrandt - springfield, IL - high school friend December 18, 2011