David L. Vitatoe, left this earth on October 4, 2011 after an extended illness. He was born to James W. and Bertha E. Vitatoe on April 4, 1948.
He grew up in Noblesville, Indiana, where he graduated from Noblesville High School in 1966. He furthered his education at Purdue University where he graduated from the School of Science with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980 and was on the Dean's List for 4 years.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie (Huber) Vitatoe, two children, David E. Vitatoe and Katherine Barrow (friend) Andrea Dawn Grubb, son-in-law Michael, three grandchildren, Lance Michael, Alyssa Dawn and Natalie Jean Grubb, two sisters, Judy King (Roger) of Pendleton, Indiana and Sheila Payne (Gary) of Noblesville, Indiana, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
David was employed at Pharma-Tech Industries in Union, MO for the past twenty years as their Quality Assurance Director. He was very passionate in his work and would be honored for others to pursue education in the field of science.
Visitation will be Sunday Oct. 9th from 1-4 pm at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street Noblesville and a Celebration of Life service will be held at 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of David L. Vitatoe to Purdue Foundation Chemistry Scholarship, Dauch Alumni Center, 403 W. Wood St., West Lafayette, IN 47907.