David S. Hultquist

SHREWSBURY - David Hultquist passed away on January 17, 2015 after suffering from many illnesses that plagued his body. David is survived by his sister, Laura (Hultquist) Blomgren and her husband, Bruce; two nieces, Kristen Brochu and her husband ,Dave, Lauren Croteau, Mike Roberts and their two children Caleb and Kylie; two step-nephews, Michael and Bryan Blomgren; Uncle Eddie and Aunt Ruthie; Aunt Barbara; Aunt Sophie; many cousins; an ex-wife and friend Carol, three stepchildren: John, Michelle and Kim and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Viola (Katori) and Kenneth Hultquist; his grandparents Harry and Mildred Hultquist and Laura and Spiro Katori; 4 Uncles and 2 Aunts.



David was born in Worcester on November 26, 1957 to Kenneth and Viola Hultquist. He lived his entire life in Shrewsbury. One of the greatest gifts God gave David was his artistic ability. He could draw, create and paint anything with ease. He spent much of his childhood creating paintings and drawing. He loved reading and spent a great deal of time at the Shrewsbury library taking out new books to read. He enjoyed crossword puzzles just like his father and inherited his art skills from his mother.



While growing up, David loved spending time at his Aunt Millie’s camp, hanging out with his cousin of the same age Ritchie, those many family vacations with his sister and parents (especially to Michigan), fun times at Dean Park in Shrewsbury, playing basketball on the church team, bowling at Lincoln Lanes, his little sports car and those holidays where all the family would gather. He was considered one of the three musketeers by his cousin Steven who lived out of state and was also his age.



He joined the Army in 1974 and was a PFC stationed in New Jersey, Germany and Vietnam as part of a special group and was designated as a sharpshooter. He received an honorable discharge from the Army in 1976.



After returning from the Army David worked at Sweet Life, the Coca Cola Company, Gentile Construction and was Head Custodian at the First Baptist Church on Salisbury Street Worcester. David grew up in this church and his love of it and all it represented was clear in the great care he took of the grounds and the building and helping those in need. He loved his nieces and every Wednesday in their younger years would watch them for an hour, opening up the bowling lanes for them, while they waited for choir practice. This is a memory they will hold with them forever.



He loved the outdoors, often fishing or hunting with his friends Vinnie and Russell. He especially loved fishing in the ocean. One of his joys was spending time with his stepson, John and his son, Jason especially when they would go pheasant hunting. He was an avid sports fan and a true New Englander who loved the Celtics, Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox. You could never call during a game. David would not pick up the phone.



David had a dry sense of humor and a quick wit about him. He was nicknamed the wind by his family because he would silently arrive at gatherings and silently leave. Dogs were a true joy in David’s life. They were his constant companion that he did everything with. His most recent dog Jake was a rescue shelter dog that he took in and gave him true love and compassion. He truly was the dog whisperer and could relate to any dog.



He will be extremely missed by his sister and all those who loved and knew him for the wonderful person he was. He had a warm, generous, gentle, soft way about him. He lived simple and was there to help anyone in need. His smile, deep soft voice and laugh will be missed but live on in the hearts of everyone that knew him.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or your local Veterans Inc., 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605.



A private burial will take place with family and friends. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden is directing arrangements.