David Duane McLaughlin
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David Duane McLaughlin, 67, of West Caln Township, Chester County, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born on July 15, 1956, in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Roy (Jack) and Eleanor (Susie) Eachus McLaughlin Beamer.
Dave was an area resident all his life. He attended the Octorara Area School District. He went on to proudly serve in the US Marine Corps. In his younger years, Dave was employed at Burroughs, in Downingtown, as a computer assembler. Later he worked as a house painter. He had a talent for refinishing furniture. Dave had a passion for his Harleys and his many cars! He enjoyed music, concerts, karaoke, and shooting pool. He had memberships in numerous social clubs and enjoyed his friendships there. He was loved and will be missed by many! 
He is survived by two sons; Danny Bendokas of Paoli, PA, and David E. McLaughlin of Downingtown, and bonus daughter, Amber Coover Beam, three grandchildren, his beloved companion Colleen Hanna Rettew of West Caln Township, and his birth mother Dorothy Landis Eckenrod of Lancaster. Four siblings also survive; Debra Reynolds, George Clevenstine, Karen Kilgore, and Randy Clevenstine. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his stepfather, Alfred (Fred) Beamer, his birth father, George L. Clevenstine, Sr. and two brothers, Keith Clevenstine and Darryl Clevenstine.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at The Hall at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S 17th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320. Meet the family from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm. "Honoring Dave" Service at 2:00 pm. Bring stories to share!
Burial will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA 17003 at 1:00 pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MARINE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE GUARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN. CPL. KARL F. SCHUBERT 62-68
Dave
I'm so sorry for your loss. New Dave a long time. Praying for comfort.
Sorry Lots of Good Times in
Sorry Lots of Good Times in Wildwood Tee's Pub Brandywine club Polish Club Thoughts and Prayers for Family and our Friends! RIP Dave!💔🙏🙏🙏❤️
Fly High
Dave, you were a true character!
Having meant you when you lived with Greg on Boroline road when I was about 15 years old. It was never a dull moment with you around! The stories you would tell me about the weekend made coming to work every Monday enjoyable.
Every so often as the years went by and we ran into each other you would say Eddie spaghetti what's up ... The smirk on your face and the famous shrug of your shoulders never changed.
May you rest in peace ...
David McLauglin My Friend
My heart ways heavy dear friend, you left this world so young, I was shocked and saddened to hear this. You will be missed. I will miss all the conversations, Jokes and laughs we had. RIP Buddy. Send some signs.
Friend
My condolences to the family Dave was a good friend I met him back in in the 70s I used to see him at the wawa in Parksburg quite often. Love you buddy
all who knew Dave will
all who knew Dave will definitely feel a loss!
He definitely was a character and lived a colorful life.
Many family and social memories
Rest in peace cuz Dave
Love lynn yeoman
My deepest sympathy for the
My deepest sympathy for the family,Dave you will be surely missed RIP
Deeply saddened
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. I haven’t seen him for a awhile but he was my next door neighbor for a brief time on Valley Rd. and we remained close friends always. I will miss running into him at the Wawa where we would talk for at times an hour or longer. I have many good memories of our party days and he definitely will be missed. My deepest most sincere condolences to family and loved ones. RIP Dave🕊️ Love you Always Cheryl💔