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David "Dave" William Ekedahl

d. April 23, 2017

David "Dave" William Ekedahl

David “Dave” William Ekedahl, 69, passed away April 23, 2017. Dave was born on April 12, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois to Uno T. and Gladys M. Ekedahl. Dave graduated from Guilford High School in 1966 and was a valued member of the Rockford Police Department for 33 years. Dave loved to fish and golf and truly enjoyed his second home in Gautier, Mississippi. Dave was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kevin. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Ekedahl Wilson (Steve), his brother, Brian (Kim) of Florida and sister, Sylvia Waldsmith and his good friend, Al Waldsmith of Gautier, Mississippi. Dave requested no funeral services be held. Instead, he wants you to celebrate his life in the way, you feel, you can best remember him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Great Cycle Challenge. The Great Cycle Challenge is held every June to raise money to help find a cure for childhood cancer. His sister, Sylvia, will be riding this June in his honor. Please forward donations to Sylvia Waldsmith, 3308 Mary Walker Drive, Gautier, MS 39553. Or visit her donation page at greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/SylviaWaldsmith. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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