Obituaries:  Mr. David E. Ebarb, Sabine Parish       E-161
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., May 2, 2001
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Mr. David E. Ebarb (Photo)

  Mr. David E. Ebarb, 80, died Monday, April 23, 2001, at his
residence. He was born Feb. 17, 1921, in Zwolle.

  Mr. Ebarb was a retired businessman for almost 50 years in
Zwolle. He married Iva Leone, and they spent 45 wonderful years
together. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, and served was an usher for many years. He was a veteran
of World War II. He served under General Patton's Forces in the
invasion and liberation of Europe.

  Mr. Ebarb owned and operated David's Package for 32 years. He
retired and closed his business in September of 1999. He often
referred to his business as "The Dry Hole".

  Mr. Ebarb was a man with a great heart, and he will be missed by
his family, and many friends in the Sabine Parish area. He was
thankful to the Lord for giving 80 years of healthful life, and
looked forward to being united with his wife, the love of his
life.

  Survivors include one son, David E. Ebarb and wife Wanda of
Shreveport; two daughters, Linda Wright of Many, and Paula Hall
of Mesquite, Texas; stepmother Marie Ebarb of Zwolle; 13 sisters,
Theresa Malmay, Doris Leone, Eunice Ebarb, all of Zwolle, Joyce
Santos of Pineville, Mildred Heard of Shreveport, Laverne Jones
of Harrah, Okla., Delores Springer of Midwest City, Okla., Brenda
Hall, and Sheila Ybarbo, both of Shreveport, Kimberly Procell of
Zwolle, Cindy King of Slidell, Marsha Anderson of Flint, Mich.,
and Marilyn Shoemaker of Zwolle; six brothers, Frank Ebarb of
Many, Jim Ebarb, Kenneth Ebarb, Greg Ebarb, Pat Ebarb, and James
Anthony Ebarb, all of Zwolle; grandchildren, Lester Rivers,
Christy and husband, Chris Kurta, Dustin Wright, Chance Hall, and
Shaina Wright; great granddaughter, Airianna Rurtz; and a host of
nieces, nephews, and friends.

  Pallbearers were Robert Funderburk, Bob Himes, Chad Procell,
Robert Parrie, Harold Procell Jr., Allen Rials, and Hootie
Spurlock.

  Warren Meadows, Many, La.