Don Hurst, 90, of Waterloo, died Friday, September 13, 2019. English If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. She wanted one, he did not. He was born July 11, 1929, in Waterloo, son of George and Grace Stafford Hurst. (86 years old). Learn more about managing a memorial . In retirement, he and Gayle enjoyed traveling together and with friends. 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. Don loved good conversation, and/or a good debate, and he loved "making the sale." Don is survived by his wife Gayle Hurst, his children Mike and Kelley Hurst, Cindy and Mo Gessouroun, Steve Hurst and Lindsay Clark, Kelli Hurst and his eight grandchildren & four great-grandchildren. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Donald Hurst Jan 24, 2023 Obituaries Search TUSCUMBIA Donald O'Neal Hurst, 88, of Tuscumbia, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2022. 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. In September, he was found guilty in the fatal shooting of a confidante and sentenced to life in prison. Mr. Durst lived there in the guise of a sometimes mute woman. The highlight of his career was spent at the Mullis Newby Hurst Agency where he developed deep friendships. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 30, 1935 - Please enter your email and password to sign in. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Try again later. The case was being pursued by the Westchester County district attorney, Miriam E. Rocah. 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. 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. Donald served in the United States Army in WWII and in the Korean War. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. His father was the patriarch of a Manhattan office and apartment building empire founded in 1927 by Roberts grandfather, Joseph Durst, an Austrian emigrant. Leads dwindled. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Donald Jean Hurst, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Don was an excellent tennis player for most of his life. DON HURST OBITUARY Don "Doc" S. Hurst passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 51. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Don graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1948. He married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died February 7, 1990. He was convicted of the murder last September and shortly afterward tested positive for Covid-19 and was briefly put on a ventilator. and Francis Baker Hurst in Little Rock. For years, Ms. Berman, a journalist, had been Mr. Dursts spokeswoman and staunchest defender in confrontations with reporters and his wifes family and friends after her disappearance. He gave all he had to Shane, Justin, Kylie, Jacob, and Byron. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. January 26, 2021 I had no choice.. Add a Memory. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Consider uploading your photo of Donald Hurst so that your pictures are included in . Some of the best times for Don were spent at Galveston or Lake Hiawassee enjoying his children, grandchildren & extended family. There are no events at this time. After seven and a half hours of deliberations, the jury on Sept. 17 found Mr. Durst guilty of first-degree murder. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Donald M. Hurst Obituary Remember Donald M. Hurst. He was 78. If you know of an upcoming event for Donald James Hurst, please add one. But the evidence was inconclusive. Don graduated from Thomas McKean HS and the University of Delaware, and was also a lifetime member of Cranston Heights Fire Dept. Arrested on a murder charge, he jumped bail and fled. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. There was a problem getting your location. "Don" Hurst, 90, of Waterloo, died Friday, Sept. 13. The trial resumed in May 2021, and like almost everything else in the Durst saga, it was bizarre, with jurors spread across the courtroom gallery, prosecutors occupying the jury box and everyone, including the judge, wearing masks as a precaution against Covid-19. Donald A. Hurst Donald A. Hurst, 83, of Camp Hill, died Monday, at Messiah Village after a lengthy illness. McLaurin Funeral Home & Pinecrest Memorial Park. 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 was principal of Lincoln Elementary School and was then hired as the first Assistant Superintendent of Schools for USD 489 in 1966 and also served as the Director of K-12 Curriculum Development and Director of Special Education, retiring in June of 1992 after 36 years in the district. Don served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean Conflict. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was predeceased by : his parents, Ray Hurst and Elva Hurst (Ulrich); and his step-daughter Lisa. We are sad to announce that on January 26, 2021, at the age of 85, Don Hurst of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away. Donald Graydon Hurst, 64, passed away December 10, 2020 in Northeast Florida. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCremation Society of Pennsylvania. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Family wasnt just his wife, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren - but also his extended family, especially his brother Louis. There is no photo or video of Robert Donald Hurst.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. ). As we all know Don loved his sports, flying, fishing, tinkering,hisHog shirts, but most importantly he treasured his family. -Helen Keller. Seeking independence, Ms. McCormack studied nursing, then medicine at Albert Einstein Medical College in the Bronx. 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. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors Degree in 1957 and a Masters Degree in Education and Education Administration in 1960. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Donald Baker Hurst passed peacefully at home Friday, May 14. Send Flowers. Don Hurst, 90, of Waterloo, died Friday, Sept. 13. 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. WATERLOO Donald J. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Preceded. . There was only one relatively clear-cut case against him. Don enjoyed the outdoors throughout his life. 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. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. He was the captain for the basketball team while he attended college and held records for several years at UALR. Robert A. Durst, the scion of a New York real estate dynasty whose life dissolved in a calamity of suspicions over the unsolved disappearance of his first wife, the execution-style murder of a longtime confidante and the killing and dismemberment of an elderly neighbor, died early Monday as a prisoner in Stockton, Calif. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He was also cherished by his eight grandchildren & four great-grandchildren. He was born in Pottsville, the son of the late Andrew and Margaret Schmeltzer Hurst. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. In 2000, investigators in Los Angeles decided to question Susan Berman. The. But shortly before their scheduled interview, they received an anonymous letter handwritten in block letters. He married Elma Rogers Tyson in 2012; she died February 12, 2016.He was a master plumber, and owner of Hurst Plumbing, Hurst Excavating and Hurst Holding Company with his twin brother, Richard.Don was an excellent tennis player for most of his life. Mr. Dursts first wife, Kathleen, disappeared in 1982. He was predeceased by : his parents, Ray Hurst and Elva Hurst (Ulrich); and his step-daughter Lisa. Through the years, Don & Gayle were active members in the Lake Highlands community. Write your message of sympathy today. In his rented car, the police found two guns, $37,000 in cash, marijuana and Mr. Blacks drivers license. 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. In 2000, he married a Manhattan real estate broker, Debrah Lee Charatan, calling it a platonic marriage of convenience.. Don married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died Feb. 7, 1990. - Accuracy of the file. At Scarsdale High School, he was a loner. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. August 2, 1932 - July 24, 2014 Haltom City, Texas Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Donald's Passing. Don lived out his faith as an active member and elder at Highlands Christian Church in Dallas & Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. Scott is survived by his loving parents, Don Hurst and Faye Hurst, forever heartbroken. "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us." A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023, from 9:30-11 a.m., At Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The case languished for 16 years. But his legal problems were hardly over. After a 45-day manhunt, he was caught in a Pennsylvania supermarket stealing a chicken sandwich. Memorials are suggested to the Hays First United Methodist Church Education Department or to the Fort Hays State University Education Department, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Jim was born October 4,. 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. He also enjoyed coaching many different baseball, soccer,and basketball teams over his lifetime. Failed to delete memorial. He was the focus of one of Americas longest running true-life crime thrillers, the case of a tycoon who used many aliases in an odyssey that spun off books, films, television dramas and avalanches of online commentaries. Obituary Donald Jean Hurst Donald Jean Hurst, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. He divorced her eight years later, and she was declared legally dead, though her body was never found. Don was a great man. He married Gloria Mae Keough in 1958; she died February 7, 1990. Don will truly be missed for his kindness . Jan. 10, 2022. The murder complaint came as Mr. Dursts survival appeared to be in question. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Donald Hurst, 93, of Advance, Arkansas, passed away on March 30, 2021, at his home. He was a suspect in three lurid murders and became a fugitive. Try again later. Scott Hurst died early Friday, October 29, while challenging the track at Grossmont College. There was an error deleting this problem. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Mrs. He married Marilyn King. Add to your scrapbook. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He will be greatly missed but remembered always with love and respect. 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