Don Philip Hurst, age 69, passed away in the loving care of friends at his home on Sunday, July 24th, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. English Read more about the life story of Donald and share your memory. In 1976, the marriage began to disintegrate. He was born July 11, 1929, in Waterloo, son of George and Grace Stafford Hurst. based on information from your browser. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Dons name to Edmond Mobile Meals, 25 W 3rd St, Edmond, OK 73003 (https://edmondmobilemeals.org/donate) where he served as a volunteer. Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A system error has occurred. There was an error deleting this problem. In his rented car, the police found two guns, $37,000 in cash, marijuana and Mr. Blacks drivers license. The case languished for 16 years. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The case was being pursued by the Westchester County district attorney, Miriam E. Rocah. Weve updated the security on the site. The highlight of his career was spent at the Mullis Newby Hurst Agency where he developed deep friendships. -Helen Keller. Mr. Durst dismembered the victim and dumped the body parts in Galveston Bay. But the evidence was inconclusive. and Francis Baker Hurst in Little Rock. Obituaries and service notices published in the Courier today. Don was particularly associated with Coy's Steak House in Hot Springs. Funeral Home website by. Mr. Durst divorced her eight years later, and she was declared legally dead, though her body was never found. and Francis Baker Hurst in Little Rock. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In retirement, he and Gayle enjoyed traveling together and with friends. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He always loved sportscoaching his sons and as a fan. Don lived out his faith as an active member and elder at Highlands Christian Church in Dallas & Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald James Hurst of West Grove, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 86, on November 19, 2022. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Sorry! Two days after the sentencing, a New York State Police investigator, Joseph C. Becerra, filed a criminal complaint in Lewisboro, N.Y., accusing Mr. Durst of second-degree murder in the long-unsolved disappearance of his wife, Kathie McCormack Durst. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald O. Hurst of Tuscumbia, Alabama, who passed away on January 21, 2022. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Donald Hurst to show support. He was a master plumber, and owner of Hurst Plumbing, Hurst Excavating and Hurst Holding Company with his twin brother, Richard. Don was proud graduate of UALR where he lettered in threesports:baseball,tennis,and basketball. He then went into cardiac arrest and could not be revived, Mr. Lewis said. Don was a 71-year member of the Masonic Fraternity, Atwood Lodge #164. He was also a nationally renowned antiques collector. Learn more about managing a memorial . He was born July 11, 1929, in Waterloo, son of George and Grace Stafford Hurst. He was born April 20, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware. Send Flowers. Don was preceded in death by both parents. After his 2015 arrest on the charge of killing Ms. Berman, Mr. Durst remained in custody in Los Angeles for years, fighting medical problems while his legal team, led by the Texas lawyer Dick DeGuerin, honed a defense strategy. As a young man, Mr. Dursts conduct often seemed merely impulsive and eccentric. Donald M. Hurst Obituary Remember Donald M. Hurst. There are no events at this time. He married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died February 7, 1990. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He married Marilyn King. Scott is survived by his loving parents, Don Hurst and Faye Hurst, forever heartbroken. Donnie was born on June 12, 1949, in Pine Bluff, to the late Jimmy and Louise Thompson. It was the first inkling of a break in a mystery that had tormented her family and friends and fascinated investigators since she vanished in 1982. Try again later. To Don, his church community, co-workers, friends, neighbors & caregiverseveryone became family. Add to your scrapbook. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A. During the trial, Mr. Dursts brother Douglas, who oversaw the familys $8 billion real estate empire, and Nick Chavin, a longtime friend of Mr. Dursts, were both witnesses for the prosecution. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He was a founding member of the "Chore Boys" American Legion Team in Little Rock. Don was preceded in death by both parents.He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Shane Sahene Hurst; son, Justin (Rachel); daughter, Kylie Sluder (Mike); grandsons, Jacob Sluder and Byron Hurst; and two brothers, Joe and Bill Hurst. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Mr. Durst graduated from Lehigh University in 1965 with a degree in economics, but dropped out of postgraduate studies at U.C.L.A., where he met Susan Berman, an aspiring writer and the daughter of a reputed Las Vegas mobster. Donald Baker Hurst passed peacefully at home Friday, May 14. He married Wanda Corinne Shelor on November 25, 1954, in Kansas City, MO. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. The compassionate and experienced professionals at Ponte Vedra Valley will carefully guide and support your family with pre-arrangements, planning at need funeral services, providing on-site cremation services, and also with selecting cemetery options, including headstones, benches, and statuary, all in one beautiful location. After the interview, a shaken Mr. Durst went into a bathroom, unaware that his wireless microphone was still on, and made a rambling off-camera confession, ending with: What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course. His lawyers later conceded that he wrote the cadaver note, but insisted that it proved only that he knew of the killing, not that he had committed it. Donald Hurst, 93, of Advance, Arkansas, passed away on March 30, 2021, at his home. WATERLOO Donald J. Don Hurst, 90, of Waterloo, died Friday, Sept. 13. Durst told her sister, her friends and virtually anyone who would listen, If anything happens to me, dont let Bob get away with it, The New York Times wrote in 2017. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He met his wife, Amy, at University of Delaware, and they were married January 24, 1981. (Earlier, Ryan Gosling had portrayed a character based on Mr. Durst in a 2010 movie, All Good Things, about a man suspected of killing his wife, played by Kirsten Dunst.). But his legal problems were hardly over. Don married his love Gayle Marye in 1958, thus beginning their 64-year journey together full of love, faith, & family. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Her family said he forced her to have an abortion. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She wanted one, he did not. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Don graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1948. (85 years old). Mr. Durst and Ms. McCormack were married in 1973. Failed to report flower. A handwriting expert said both were written by one person. DON HURST OBITUARY Don "Doc" S. Hurst passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 51. It was the killing of Mr. Black, a 71-year-old cantankerous former merchant seaman who lived across the hall from him in a Galveston rooming house. He taught in rural schools in Rawlins and Decatur Counties, and in Atwood and Hays. He is survived by his wife, Shirley H. Bunn; daughter, Donna Strickland and her husband, Wayne; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four loving sisters. Year should not be greater than current year. Donald will be remembered for his work ethic, big heart, and his fun sense of humor. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Ms. Berman was found there, shot dead. In each death, investigators found circumstances pointing to Mr. Durst as the perpetrator. In 1998, a tip from a suspect in an unrelated case revived interest in Mrs. Dursts disappearance. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He made friends everywhere he went, and he never forgot his friends. Would you like to offer Don Hursts loved ones a condolence message? can stop at any time. He was 78. ). Try again later. But the most damaging evidence came from Mr. Dursts own mouth, as the jury heard him make a series of recorded acknowledgments in an interview with John Lewin, a deputy prosecutor, after his arrest in 2015; in hundreds of jailhouse phone calls; and in 20 hours of interviews with a producer of a documentary on Mr. Durst. He said he went back to South Salem, had a drink with neighbors and later reached his wife by phone at their penthouse on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. 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