David R. Hazeltine, Sr.

David Raymond Hazeltine Sr., 74, a lifetime resident of Venice Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Venice Regional Hospital. David is survived by his wife and best friend Sharon of 53 years, his Children David Jr, Julie (Rich Lanigan) Kelly, Stephen (Michelle), Jeff (Donna), Cherie (Steve) Deans Jr., John (Wendy), Terri (Taren) Sufferling, Cathy Darby, Sam (Jacquelyn). Twenty - six Grand Children and Six Great Grandchildren. David is survived by his siblings Timmy, Rodney, Ernie, Danny, Becky and Peggy. David was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. David was a master tile setter and known throughout Southwest Florida for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. David and Sharon worked together with their Business Dave Hazeltine Tile until 2002 when David joined Hazeltine Nurseries and became the Hardscape /Paver Quality Control Manager. He enjoyed working with his family and teaching his trade to others. He was very Passionate of the work that he helped create . David was extremely proud of his Children and enjoyed spending time with family, camping on the river, working on projects, family meals and watching his large family continue to grow . David was always there to help family with advice, or whatever else they needed him for. A visitation will be held at First Church of God South at 351 Orange Road in Venice on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 11:00am-1:00pm with the funeral service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at Venice Memorial Gardens. Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of David Hazeltine to the Catholic Community Foundation, c/o Travis Truesdale Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, Florida 34285. For more information please contact Barbara Caldwell at (941)484-9543. Visitation Information Date: Saturday, December 20, 2014 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm First Church of God South Venice Address: 351 Orange Road, , Venice, FL, 34293 | Map Service Information Date: Saturday, December 20, 2014 Time: 1:00 pm First Church of God South Venice Address: 351 Orange Road, , Venice, FL, 34293 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Saturday, December 20, 2014 Venice Memorial Gardens Address: 1950 Center Road, , Venice, FL, 34292 (941) 493-4246 | Map