Write your message of sympathy today. He was convicted in September of 2021. killing of his longtime confidante Susan Berman. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCremation Society of Pennsylvania. He met his wife, Amy, at University of Delaware, and they were married January 24, 1981. Search above to list available cemeteries. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMatthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Donald Jean Hurst, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home. He was born August 26, 1942, to R.D. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He retired at 75 years old when he moved to Edmond, Oklahoma to be near family. and Francis Baker Hurst in Little Rock. Donald served in the United States Army in WWII and in the Korean War. Robert Donald ("Don") Hurst passed away after a long illness on September 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was 78. Don built a long career in Dallas working in the commercial insurance industry. to the family or plant a tree Funeral arrangement under the care ofLehman Funeral Home. But the evidence was inconclusive. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Don married his love Gayle Marye in 1958, thus beginning their 64-year journey together full of love, faith, & family. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Hurst to pay them a last tribute. WATERLOO Donald J. in memory of Donald Jean Hurst, please visit our floral store. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Mr. Durst divorced his missing wife in 1990, and left his familys business when Douglas was put in charge in 1994. Robert Donald Hurst Obituary We are sad to announce that on September 28, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Robert Donald Hurst (Edmond, Oklahoma), born in Dallas, Texas. Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com. Prosecutors asserted that Mr. Durst had fatally shot Ms. Berman because she was about to tell investigators that Mrs. Dursts disappearance had been a hoax that he had actually killed his wife and disposed of her body. He served for four years. For several years they enjoyed teaching Sunday School together. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Besides additional assets estimated at $100 million, he had a trust fund that paid him $2 million annually. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. (86 years old). Donald Baker Hurst passed peacefully at home Friday, May 14. Don will truly be missed for his kindness . Due to necessary COVID precautions, a viewing will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Lehman Funeral Home in Wellston, to honor Don's life and godly legacy. Neighbors said they could not recall having had a drink with Mr. Durst that night. and Francis Baker Hurst in Little Rock. 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. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He is survived by : his wife Rosetta Hurst (Bailey); his children, Pamela Hunter of Midwest City, Sheri (Jerry Williamson) of Shawnee and David Hurst of Shawnee; his step-children, Bobby (Marci Fisk) of Wellston and LaDonna (Randy McClellan) of Branson; and his grandchildren, Kassidi Beatty, Krista Moix and Dr. Ryan Hurst (Andrea). It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. But shortly before their scheduled interview, they received an anonymous letter handwritten in block letters. In retirement, he and Gayle enjoyed traveling together and with friends. Try again. Mr. Durst in court in 2014. He was born in Pottsville, the son of the late Andrew and Margaret Schmeltzer Hurst. Try again later. The 1961 yearbook had only one picture of him and mentioned no extracurricular activities. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Please subscribe to keep reading. Failed to delete memorial. ). Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 11, 1936 - Send Flowers. Family was most important. 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. In the last interview, Mr. Jarecki confronted Mr. Durst with two envelopes, each with block-letter handwriting one sent by Mr. Durst to Ms. Berman in 1999, the other sent anonymously to the L.A.P.D. Obituaries and service notices published in the Courier today. Don graduated from Thomas McKean HS and the University of Delaware, and was also a lifetime member of Cranston Heights Fire Dept. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He shared his love of travel and adventure with anyone and everyone who wanted to tag along. We are sad to announce that on September 28, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Robert Donald Hurst (Edmond, Oklahoma), born in Dallas, Texas. Make a Memorial Donation . In 2006, he cut the last ties to his family and his stake in 10 Manhattan skyscrapers in return for a $65 million payout to settle a longstanding lawsuit against the Durst family. Find an Obituary. Don's success in business gave them the opportunity to live in several different parts of the county, but they found paradise and their forever home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Year should not be greater than current year. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. January 26, 2021 The murder complaint came as Mr. Dursts survival appeared to be in question. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. They returned to the States,grew their restaurant business and their family. Jan. 10, 2022. Weve updated the security on the site. September 28, 2022 Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Burial with Masonic Funeral Rites by the Atwood Masonic Lodge followed in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She wanted one, he did not. He retired from the postal . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. He was born April 27, 1953 at San Diego Naval Hospital. 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. Donald Graydon Hurst, 64, passed away December 10, 2020 in Northeast Florida. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Donald Hurst to show support. He was also a success on the baseball field and signed a semi-pro contract with the Chicago White Sox and played for two years after graduating college. Obituary Donald Jean Hurst Donald Jean Hurst, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home. He beat his wife and, by her familys account, forced her to have an abortion; beheaded a man he had killed as he sat in a pool of blood, and once wrote a cadaver note, telling the Los Angeles police where to find a woman who had been shot in the head. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us." Grief Support. 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. Mr. Durst denied involvement, and no one was arrested. In September, he was found guilty in the fatal shooting of a confidante and sentenced to life in prison. -Helen Keller. Don was born in Syracuse, the only child of the late Walter D. Hurst, and Ethel L. Carley Hurst. HURST, II, Donald GREENVILLE, SC - Donald Bradley Hurst, II, 25, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Verify and try again. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors Degree in 1957 and a Masters Degree in Education and Education Administration in 1960. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Donald A. Hurst Donald A. Hurst, 83, of Camp Hill, died Monday, at Messiah Village after a lengthy illness. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. He met his wife, Amy, at University of Delaware, and they were married January 24, 1981. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. We have set your language to 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. Resend Activation Email. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Subscribe Get Unlimited Access $3 for 3 Months. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Donald Hurst on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Mr. Dursts first wife, Kathleen, disappeared in 1982. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. They built a model of a skyscraper that their father, Seymour Durst, was building on East 42nd Street. Hashtag: sysoon42104086, memorial42104086, grave42104086, death, funeral, findagrave, buria , obituary, 2827516, ld Hurst, obits, ssn, family, Comments. He was sentenced in October to life in prison with no possibility of parole. Frail and 78 years old, he had been in custody in the medical ward of Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles for five years and was put on a ventilator after testing positive for Covid-19. Arrested on a murder charge, he jumped bail and fled. Don had a rich and wonderful life which had a lasting impact on all he met and the lives he touched. Donald will be remembered for his work ethic, big heart, and his fun sense of humor. Receive a notification when services are updated. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Don entered the restaurant business with some friends and his very first assignment sent him to Freeport, Bahamas, where he met the love of his life, Shane. A memorial service will be held at Maumelle First United Methodist ChurchWednesday, May 26, at 11 a.m. Don Hurst, 90, of Waterloo, died Friday, Sept. 13. Write your message of sympathy today. Don married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died Feb. 7, 1990. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 We are sad to announce that on January 26, 2021, at the age of 85, Don Hurst of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away. In each death, investigators found circumstances pointing to Mr. Durst as the perpetrator. GREAT NEWS! Don was particularly associated with Coy's Steak House in Hot Springs. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. I had no choice.. He paid a $500 fine, and a lawyer representing him called it an unfortunate medical mishap.. If you know of an upcoming event for Donald James Hurst, please add one. 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. Don. Would you like to offer Donald James Hursts loved ones a condolence message? Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. A system error has occurred. He made friends everywhere he went, and he never forgot his friends. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. DON HURST OBITUARY Don "Doc" S. Hurst passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 51. To send flowers Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Oops, we were unable to send the email. It cited a cadaver and an address. Survivors include his wife Viola, two sons: James Hurst and wife Terri, Douglas Hurst, seven daughters: Margaret Jodi Brungardt, Beverly Jill Schuckman, Joyce Klaus and husband Al, DJ Hurst, Connie Hurst-Bayless and husband Ben, Ardie Hurst, and Marsha Stremel and husband Cary, two sisters: Betty Beckley and Shirley Most, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The documentary became a six-part HBO mini-series in 2015, The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, by Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier. Survived by: two daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Willoughby of Richmond Hill Ga., and Sandra Alexander of Waterloo; three sons, James (Deborah) Hurst of Denver Brett (Kim) Hurst of Waterloo and Steven (Lori) Hurst of Renwick; 10 grandchildren, Sean Hurst, Cody Hurst, Dane Hurst, Michael Willoughby, Ryan Willoughby, Sara Don Willoughby, Stefan Hurst, Christian Hurst, Crystal Stone and Pearl Alexander; seven great-grandchildren; his brother, Wesley Hurst of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Colleen (Harold) Brown of Waterloo. Robert Donald (Don) Hurst passed away after a long illness on September 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. There is no photo or video of Robert Donald Hurst.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. DONALD HURST OBITUARY. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was predeceased by : his parents, Ray Hurst and Elva Hurst (Ulrich); and his step-daughter Lisa. This is a carousel with slides. Scott Hurst died early Friday, October 29, while challenging the track at Grossmont College. As a young man, Mr. Dursts conduct often seemed merely impulsive and eccentric. To Don, his church community, co-workers, friends, neighbors & caregiverseveryone became family. based on information from your browser. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Don graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1948. Don was preceded in death by both parents. He is also survived by his brother Louis Hurst, wife Doris Hurst & family. Donald Graydon Hurst, 64, passed away December 10, 2020 in Northeast Florida. We've compiled the obituaries and service notices published this week. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was born April 9, 1929 in Rural Rawlins County, Kansas the son of Aubra and Hazel (Riblett) Hurst. The long-delayed trial finally began in Los Angeles in early 2020, but after the selection of a jury and opening statements, it was postponed again in March, this time because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was born July 11, 1929, in Waterloo, son of George and Grace Stafford Hurst. Don built a long career in Dallas working in the commercial insurance industry. Don graduated from Thomas McKean HS and the University of Delaware, and was also a lifetime member of Cranston Heights Fire Dept. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. For years he drifted around the country. Note: Do you have a family photo of Donald Hurst? Mr. Durst in court in Los Angeles in 2016 to face charges in the killing of Susan Berman. Anyone can read what you share. He was born April 27, 1953 at San Diego Naval Hospital. Over four decades Mr. Durst was suspected of having killed three people: his wife, Kathleen Durst, who vanished on Jan. 31, 1982, after a fight at their home in South Salem, N.Y., and was never seen again; his friend Susan Berman, who was shot in her Benedict Canyon home in Los Angeles in 2000; and Morris Black, a neighbor who was shot in Mr. Dursts Galveston, Texas, apartment in 2001. Mr. Durst lived there in the guise of a sometimes mute woman. At Scarsdale High School, he was a loner. in business. Mr. Becerra had been involved in investigating Ms. Dursts disappearance for more than 20 years. Sign the Guest Book. In his summation to the jury, one of the prosecutors, Habib A. Balian, repeated Mr. Dursts words: It was her or me. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald James Hurst to show support. He was also a nationally renowned antiques collector.Don is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Willoughby of Richmond Hill GA, Sandra Alexander of Waterloo; three sons, James (Deborah) Hurst of Denver Brett (Kim) Hurst of Waterloo and Steven (Lori) Hurst of Renwick; 10 grandchildren, Sean Hurst, Cody Hurst, Dane Hurst, Michael Willoughby, Ryan Willoughby, Sara Don Willoughby, Stefan Hurst, Christian Hurst, Crystal Stone, and Pearl (Seigen Ono) Alexander; his brother, Wesley Hurst of Pittsburgh PA; and sister, Colleen (Harold) Brown of Waterloo.He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother and his business partner of over 60 years, Richard; and a sister, Norma Kirkland.Services:Visitation:4:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Locke Funeral Home Cemetery:Private Family Burial at Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery Memorials:Family Locke Funeral Home, Inc. Houston, Texas Obituary Klein Funeral Home - Tomball Obituary Donald Mitchel Hurst, 88 was born on February 18, 1930 in Gretna, Louisiana and passed away on November 11, 2018 surrounded by. 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. He was born July 11, 1929, in Waterloo, son of George and Grace Stafford Hurst. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. After his arrest in the Berman case, he was not brought to trial for nearly six years. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He and Douglas had fist fights, and Robert was sent for psychiatric counseling. Learn more about merges. Donnie was born on June 12, 1949, in Pine Bluff, to the late Jimmy and Louise Thompson. A handwriting expert said both were written by one person. McLaurin Funeral Home & Pinecrest Memorial Park. 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. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Preceded. Let the family know you are thinking of them. For all the garish headlines that attended his wifes disappearance and the gruesome killing of Mr. Black, it was the slaying of Ms. Berman that finally wrote an end to one of Americas longest running true-life crime thrillers, the case of a wealthy man who used many aliases in an odyssey that spun off books, films, television dramas and avalanches of online commentaries. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. A criminal complaint often precedes a formal murder charge, and it seemed to presage further developments in a case that, after 40 years without movement, was widely regarded as all but moribund.