David H. Unruh

David Harvey Unruh, age 35, of Saint John, IN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on August 24, 1987, to Harvey D. Unruh and Cynthia Hood in Coronado, CA. Who was David Unruh? He was a man of many talents. A Lake Central Graduate and a member of their winning Swim Team. David excelled in the Arts. He could draw, create stained glass, and make anyone feel welcome. David loved animals and attempting to rescue them, he loved to sing and enjoyed playing soccer. His sense of humor will forever touch the lives of those who knew him. Bicycle rides and long walks with his family allowed him to embrace his fascination of nature. Traveling, drinking coffee, eating dark chocolate, collecting books, discussing politics, making memories, and understanding those who struggled around him was who he was. His effervescence for life, showed through with his own struggles. He was loving, compassionate and lived to serve his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Recently, he was furthering his education in Biblical Theological Studies with Lee University. A message from the family is to never give up! No matter how dark the struggle, there are resources and help for those who struggle. One of those is Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered program for those who have hurts, habits and hang ups, as we all do. This is a program that says you are only a first attender one time but after that you are forever family. So always move forward and put one foot in front of the other. It takes one step towards grace and another step to continue that momentum. Lean into your community, lean into your family and friends, but most importantly lean on Jesus, the one who loves you the most. His family and close friends will never forget the story about how he purchased a man a pair of boots, who was in need of them. This true act of service is what can describe David Harvey Unruh as a whole. David leaves behind is loving parents, John "Jack" Ganz and Cynthia Hood-Ganz; siblings, Melissa (Eric) Foster, John R. (Kia) Ganz; maternal grandmother, Violet Pendleton; nieces, Mia, Sophia, and Maelyn; nephews, Reno and Rafe, along with numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey and Martha Unruh; and father, Harvey David Unruh. A visitation for David will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 4PM to 8PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. An additional time to visit with the family will take place on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 10AM until the time of the funeral service beginning at 11AM. Pastor Brian Shaver will be officiating. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the Garden of Inspiration. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for David's family. In lieu of flowers please consider giving a donation to Celebrate Recovery. In Memory of David Harvey Unruh donations can be made to Celebrate Recovery through Living Stones Church website at lstones.org under the tab - “Give”