David L. Wise
January 29, 1962 ~ February 21, 2009
David L. Wise, 47, of Weirton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Trinity West Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1962 in Weirton, WV the son of Harley Wise and the late Betty Lou Ritter Wise.
David was employed as a control operator for Horsehead Corporation in Monaca, PA. He enjoyed playing golf and was a fine musician who played the tuba and the French horn. David was a member of the Salvation Army.
In addition to his father he is survived by his wife of twenty years Mary L. Boozam Wise of Weirton; daughters, Leslie Wise of Greenbrier County, WV, and Courtney Wise of Weirton; stepson Jason Geyer and wife Heather of Ledyard, CONN; step daughters Kimberly Beebe and husband Keith of Pawcatuck, CONN and Kathryn Thomaselli and husband Josh of Carson City, NEV; brother Harley Wise Jr. and wife Joan of Shepherdsville, KY; grandsons, Jack, Jason and Ryder; and a niece, two nephews, two aunts and several cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV. He will lie in state Wednesday from 10AM until the 11AM service at the Salvation Army in Weirton. Captain Ed Long will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army, 800 Cove Rd, Weirton, WV 26062
Dear Wise family, You have our deepest sympathy. I remember David from our days in the Weir High Band where he played the tuba. He could always make us laugh, but knew how to be a serious musician also. May God be with all of you at this time of great loss.
Mary, You have my deepest sympathies. I totally understand what pain you are going through. I lost my 47 year old husband 2 years ago. God will get you through this. Always look up. God Bless you and your family. Ginger Carpenter
Wise family, I was so sorry to hear about David. I have many happy memories of our years together in the band. I just saw a picture from our freshman year of David in his baby bonnet during our initiation. He will be missed. Alison (Jezerski) Peleskey
Dear Wise family, Words cannot alone express how sorry I am to hear this sad news. Please accept my most sincere condolences. My prayers, my thoughts, my tears, my heart, go out to all of you. I truly enjoyed working with Dave here at the Horsehead Corporation Power Plant. I could always depend on him to help me out in a pinch. I will miss him immensely!
I remember David from our days in the band. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh, but took his music seriously. Heartfelt sympathies to your family at this difficult time. May God bless you all ~
Mary, please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of your husband. He was such a happy,kind and funny man. He was the kind of neighbor that people wish for. May the Lord watch over you and comfort you at this time of need. God Bless you, Jennifer
Harley, Just wanted to let you know that Karen and I are praying for you and the family in this time of loss. I have many fine, funny, touching and heatfelt memories of David. He was my friend and I will always remember him as a good man gone way too soon.
Mary, Harley, and Harley Jr. My heart goes out for each of you. David was one of a kind, and I will sadly miss him.
I remember Uncle Dave coming to visit our family in Connecticut in the summer time. That’s when my grandparents lived next door and we would all go swimming in their pool. He would go to Elm Ridge Golf Course and play golf. We will miss him.
To the Wise Family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of David. I have many fond memories of David. I know this is a hard time and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I too feel a loss, as I grew up in the Wise House too. Those were days to cherish and now to wrap memories around and know David is in a better place watching out for you. God Bless all of you and David, God Speed. Scott A. Moore
Harley and Family, May you experience a gentle peace and complete comfort during you time of loss. Many heartfelt hugs being sent your way. Love you, Numbers 6:24-26
Sorry about Dave. Dave and I would talk about the Patriots every time we met. Dave would enjoy talking about football and sports every time we got together.
Wise Family, Please accept our sympathies for the passing of David. It has been a long time since scouts, I hope his life was full and his family have many warm memories to comfort them. God Bless
dear wise family, i am so sorry to learn of david’s passing. you are all in my thoughts and prayers and i know david is watching over all of you.
Dear Mary I want to express my condolences to you and your family upon the loss of David. Sorry I can’t be there with you, however, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you and your family, Cathy (Trant) Jones You can mail me at 46 Hynes Ave. Apt. A-2 Groton, CT 06340
Dave, Still can’t believe your gone, we miss you everyday! Love you always, Kathryn, Josh & Ryder
Dave, I still can’t imagine life without you! I hope you were able to feel the love in all the people that came to support us and to see all the good you did while you were here!!!!! Take care of my angels and here is to you and all our memories…………. I will remember you Will you remember me? Don’t let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories Remember the good times that we had? We let them slip away from us when things got bad How clearly we first saw you smilin in the sun Wanna feel your warmth upon us, we miss you a ton………… I will remember you Will you remember me? Don’t let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories I’m so tired but I can’t sleep Standin on the edge of something much too deep It’s funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word We are screaming inside, but we can’t be heard But I will remember you Will you remember me? Don’t let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories So afraid to love you, but more afraid to loose Clinging to a past that doesn’t let us choose Once there was a darkness, deep and endless night You gave us everything you had, oh you gave us light And I will remember you Will you remember me? Don’t let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories And I will remember you Will you remember me? Don’t let your life pass you by Weep not for the memories Weep not for the memories