David Paul Blair

Aug. 31, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

Blair

David Paul Blair, 70, of Ruffs Dale, Pa., went home to be with our Lord and Savior late Saturday evening at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Elizabeth and Herbert Paul Blair.

Surviving are his daughters, Heather (Doug) Ebersole of Claysburg and Amber (Duane) Dyer of Altoona; beloved grandsons, Riley and Parker Ebersole; a brother, Herbert Wayne (Ruth) Blair; and sisters: Donna (Larry) Olsen in Michigan, Betty (Michael) Litz of Altoona and Lori Blair of Duncansville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and his cat, Gideon, who was his loyal companion.

David was a 1971 graduate of Altoona Area High School and attended The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

He worked for many years in marketing with the McDonald’s Corporation in Pittsburgh.

David loved being on stage with Ronald McDonald, playing the role of Safari Dave. He loved painting, flowers, going to amusement parks (especially Disney World) and the beach. While in Pittsburgh, David played as an extra in nine movies.

Special thanks to all the staff at Cedarwood, who lovingly cared for David and made him part of their family.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the memorial service at noon Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Altoona Bible Church, with Pastor Stewart W. McClelland officiating.

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