LAPPIN, David Oliver - L-Obituaries

COVINGTON — David Oliver Lappin, 53, Covington, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007 at his residence. . He was born July 30, 1954 in Danville, Ill., the son of Charles and Mary (Kinney) Lappin. He married Sharon Shuman July 20, 1974. She survives. He worked as a construction worker for Zach Thomas Construction. He loved fishing, being around people, and especially loved spending time with his nieces, Jenayah and Whitney. Survivors, besides the wife, include: his mother of Danville, Ill.; two brothers, Dan (Teresa) Lappin, Stockwell and Dennis Lappin, Tarpin Springs, Fla.; three sisters, Diana Powell, Danville, ill., Donna Lappin, Danville, Ill. and Debra (Kent) Westfall, Alvin, Ill.; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles; special friends, George Murphy, Indianapolis and Dave Waldon, Covington; and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his father; his brother-in-law, Bobby Shuman; his mother-in-law, Helen Shuman; his father-in-law, Bill Shuman; his maternal grandmother, Mildred Meeker; and his paternal grandparents, Oliver and Ida Lappin. A celebration of David's life was at 1 p.m. Sunday in Sunset's Covington Chapel with Paul Kent officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington. Memorials may be made to donor's choice in memory of David. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. – jlr