David Lloyd Dettrie

David Lloyd "Welder Dave" Dettrie passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012, at the age of 63. He was born on January 17, 1949, in St. Louis, son of the late Ernest Royal and Millicent Marie (Sturm) Dettrie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Freeman Dettrie; a sister, Maxine McFarland and two nephews, Stephen Kobush and Christopher King. As a child growing up in St. Louis, Dave was nicknamed "Belvedere" by his friends. In March of 1968 he married the love of his life, Carol Ingram in St. Louis. In 1975 they decided to move to Farmington where they raised their family. Dave was a welder and fabricator by trade and established himself as a go-to man throughout St. Francois County while working for ASARCO and Missouri Mines. As a welder, he will be remembered by many as a perfectionist who people called upon if they wanted the job done right. In 2006 Dave retired and enjoyed traveling with Carol to many destinations in the United States. Dave was the ultimate father figure who always made time to share with not only his children but his nieces and nephews. Survivors in addition to his wife, Carol include his children, Brian Dettrie and wife, Vanessa of Virginia Beach, VA, Kimberley Armon of Farmington and Felicia "Fee" Wilson and husband, Jimmie of Fredericktown; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild plus one on the way. Also surviving are two sisters, Valada Kobush and Nora Barrett; one brother, John Dettrie and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 16 at 1 p.m. at 838 Potosi Street. View the online obituary and share your condolences and memories at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Memorial Service

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