David L. Curry

David L. Curry, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1, 2016. Dave is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sharon West Curry, daughters Lynn Curry Harcarik (Brad Ross), Beth Curry Damilano, stepsons Chris Griffin (Angie Bierly), Tim Griffin, and grandchildren Lauren A. Harcarik, Nolan T. Harcarik, David D. Harcarik, Cameron J. Griffin, Caleb S. Griffin, Kedzie I. Griffin, Emily Bierly, Trevor S. Damilano, Cole R. Damilano, Talon T. Schackmann. Dave loved his extended family, and was a loving (and occasionally ornery) husband, father, and grandfather. Dave graduated Danville High School in 1959, and initially attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship. He joined the United States Navy in July 1960 serving honorably for four years until June 1964. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Illinois State University and Masters of Science in Education from the University of Illinois, he was employed by Danville School District 118 in a variety of positions before retiring in 1994. During his tenure with District 118, he founded the first alternative education school at Northeast Elementary School and was honored to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony for the Kenneth D. Bailey Alternative School in Danville in 2012. Following retirement, Dave and Sharon moved initially to Tucson AZ, and became avid RVers, traveling around the United States. He fully enjoyed retirement living the adage that "Everyday is a Saturday". An open house celebration of life for Dave will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 4:00- 8:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 3940 N. Vermillion Street, Danville, IL. Casual dress please. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice to honor Dave. Burial will be for the private family only at Sunset Memorial Park. Please join Dave's family in sharing photos and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com