Mason Funeral Home - Germantown Hills - David Paul Mallory of East Peoria went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1:00 a.m. at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born January 14, 1935 in Cadillac, MI to Paul and Alice (Bauman) Mallory. He married Andrea (McWard) Alexander in East Peoria, IL on December 22, 1984.
Survivors include his wife Andrea of East Peoria, two sons, Steve (Beth) Mallory of Eureka, IL and Frank (Cindy) Mallory of Rochelle, IL, a stepdaughter Megan (Ross) Boeker of Metamora, IL, and a stepson Nick (Michelle) Alexander of Virginia.
He is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Heather (Dave) Steinbeck, Tiffany (Matt) Wiegand, Jeanne (Troy) Hall, Dan and Tim Mallory, 3 step-grandchildren: Jayme Alexander, Brennan and Shea Boeker, and 7 great-grandchildren, as well as his cat, Oliver. Also surviving are 3 nieces: Christy, Cindy, and Vicki and 2 nephews: Mike and Jim.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frank Mallory, and his sister Pauline Roark.
He received his Bachelor Degree in Business from Eureka College. He was involved in various business pursuits during his career.
The service will be officiated by David’s grandson, Pastor Dave Steinbeck. Services will be Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Germantown Hills with visitation one hour prior to the service. A private family graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Morrisonville Cemetery in Morrisonville, IL.
David had a very soft heart for animals and has rescued several in the past. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to TAPS animal shelter or the South Side Mission.