David Allen Eichelberger, born February 12, 1961 in Keyser, West Virginia went peacefully on his journey after a courageous battle with cancer in the arms of his loving wife at Holy Rosary Healthcare on May 11, 2016.
David grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. He loved to hunt and fish. He spent countless happy hours in the woods or on a river bank. But this small town boy felt he was destined for bigger things and struck out on his own to Baltimore, Maryland. He married the late Edna Dunithan, to this union David Eichelberger, Jr. was born September 25, 1979. David had a second son Andrew Eichelberger with the late Michelle Adams on December 10, 1981. He married his wife Cheryl Thiele on September 6, 1985. The following year they welcomed they’re son Daniel on August 16, 1986 who would be Dave’s new hunting and fishing partner to the very end. In 1991 Dave moved his family back to West Virginia where they welcomed their daughter Kayla to the family just one day after Dave’s birthday on February 13, 1992. Dave had expected her on his birthday but being stubborn like her Dad she came on her own day in the middle of a snow storm. The family moved to Miles City, Montana in 2006 after several vacations to Montana that had made Dave fall in love with the wide open spaces. His proudest moments were to watch his son David graduate college, walk his daughter Kayla down the isle at her wedding and to accompany Daniel on an elk hunt last fall which was a dream come true for him and he was excited to prove that he could still keep up even after his first cancer surgery. He made many good friends here in Montana and often said he had finally found his home. He always had a kind heart, a hardy laugh and an infectious smile. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl, parents Mary and Joe Parrish, New Creek, WV, his son David (Maggie) Eichelberger, Rochester, NY, son Andrew Eichelberger, Romney, WV, son Daniel Eichelberger, Forsyth, MT, daughter Kayla (Noah) Miller, Winifred, MT, daughter in-law Diane Stewart, grandson Tyler, granddaughters Taylor, Kayla, Andreanna, Emmalee and great granddaughter, Aubrey, Greenspring, WV, granddaughter Madison Eichelberger, Burnt Cabins, PA, grandsons David, Sean and Aiden and granddaughter Bella, Rochester, NY, granddaughter Nora June, Winifred, MT, brother Joey (Donna) Parrish, sister Diane Parrish, Elk Garden, WV, sister Sandra Parrish, Harman, WV. many more family members.
At David’s request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to Wake Up Lace Up or other cancer fund of your choice
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Amanda Malley says
So sorry to see this. Prayers to Cheryl and family. Dave was a nice guy, and such a big contagious smile.
Peggy West says
So very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Dave and he always had that big smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Denise Harvey says
I am so sorry for your loss.
Denise Harvey
April Thompson says
Thinking of you all during this sad time. So sorry for your loss. Dave was one of the good ones.
David and Punky Mann says
We are truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Kelly Dodge Tarr says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Dave always greeted one with a smile, even close to the end when I saw him in Walmart.
Jennifer Haddock says
Cheryl, So sorry for your loss. Dave was a fun guy to chat with. My own daughter Kayla was so glad to be able to visit last time she was in town. She always looked forward to seeing him. Sending my thoughts and prayers your way.
Sandra K. Parrish says
No one is perfect but as a big brother, David was the “perfect” big brother. Grandma doesn’t have to worry about you now…she is holding your hand. I will be expecting my bear hug when i see you next time. Forever an angel.
Brynn says
Dave words cannot express how you will be missed. You were such a selfless man. I can’t even count how many times you have helped others without compensation. For Instance, my grandmother. She is known for falling down and when she falls she just can’t get back up. But you allowed her to put you as #1 on her life alert caller and would rush over there no matter where you were at. I can’t even begin to say thank you for being there for her when we couldn’t be!!!! You will definitely be missed by soooo many. Thank you for being in my life and showing me what it truelly means to care!! May you fish with the best up there, where no pain is time ever be felt again!
Terry Virag says
So sorry toniest of Dave’s passing. He was such a fun and like able guy and will be missed.
Pam Poland says
Cheryl so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Veronica Means says
Sorry to hear of your loss. David is now I the arms of someone much greater than us down here. You all are in my prayers.
Margo Hellickson says
To David’s family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. David and I both worked at Friendship Villa, and I always enjoyed our visits while working there. Every once in awhile I would run into him at some store here in Miles and he always had a big smile and hug. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Miles City has lost a very fine gentleman.
Diann Parrish says
My heart hurts but I know you are not in pain anymore and that will get me through…There were many miles between us but our hearts were very connected…I miss everything about you and I look at your pictures all day long and it doesn’t seem real…I will definitely miss your joking and picking on me…(but Joey will still keep up the tradition)..your smile and your laugh…our couple of weeks together in the summer..I will always cherish the memories..Go fly high with Grandma and be at peace and pain free…Always in my heart…I love you my brother…xoxo Di
Margie Reel says
I was so sorry to hear of David’s passing. I know how hard this is for his family… I’m praying for peace and comfort for them. My heart is aching….
Lisa Loeffler says
Cheryl D, so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, I can’t imagine what you are going through. Just know that we love you and are praying for you and your family. Sending lots of love your way❤️
Mary Schaefer says
Cheryl and Family, so sorry to hear the passing of David!! He was always a pleasure to visit with. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Dawn Beddes says
I’m so sorry for your loss..it was a great honor to know David and he will truely be missed…may you find some comfort in the weeks to come knowing he is flying high watching over you….
Mary Carter says
Cheryl and family,
Love and prayers from Ohio.
Kile McQuirk SR, kile Jr, and Laila says
Dave I’m going to miss you greatly my friend. When I 1st met you you felt as family right away. You were all ways smiling and your voice rings out in my mind hearing you say to my kiddos “come give Dave a hug” I’ll never forget your voice saying that phrase. You bought my son his 1st fishing pole and you guys were going to go fishing this summer when you got better. I promise you we will have a fishing trip in your honor and we k ow you will be with us. I’ve never met a man that had such an impact on me as you have by just being kind. I’m going to miss you!!! And I won’t ever forget your smile handshake and voice. It was truly an honor knowing you my friend!
Deb Herzog says
My prayers are with you and your family. Dave was a very special man and will truly be missed.
Tara stenseng says
Cheryl and family so sorry for your loss Dave was a great man I loved running into him in the store where he would harass me a bit I’d always threaten to tell his wife and he would laugh at me I looked forward to these visits with him he had a wonderful way of making you feel like family he will be sorely missed
Woody Wood says
So sorry to hear about Daves passing, I did not know about him having cancer, I do remember all the good times we had when we were neighbors in Maryland along rt1, Dave you will be missed by many but will never be forgotten, my heartfelt prayers goes out to his family, sincerely Woody Wood
Verlin and Bernadette Miller says
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Cheryl and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Big (((Hugs))) and love.
Brenda baugatz says
Cheryl and family I am so sorry for your loss. I first met David when we worked at walmart and there was never a day that would go by without him saying good morning. Then I found out we only lived down the street from you guys and every time I was outside he would always honk as he turned to go home and I will miss that this summer when I am outside changing the water and not hear the horn honk and no wave. He will be truly miss by all. God bless you and your family.
Destiny & David Parker says
You all are in my prayers Rip my cuz you will be missed by many with lots of love
Kristy Gilbert says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss.
Shannon RN says
So sorry for you Cheryl and kids. My prayers.