Obituaries
David Chilcott
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2 years agoon
David Richard Chilcott, 73, passed away at his home on Friday, December 2, 2022, in Sheridan, WY with his loving wife by his side.
After his service with the US Navy as a submarine helmsman, he settled in CT. In 1992, he met Brenda Underwood. A couple years later, his father, Milton Chilcott, passed away and Dave decided it was time to return to Sheridan WY. In February of 1995, he packed up his wife and cat and drove 2100 miles for the start of a new adventure. Everyone we ran into said to him “haven’t seen you in a while” (it had been 20 years), or to Brenda would say “have I got a story for you” and Dave also would say “I don’t know if I told you this one”…. He was quite the character in the ’70s and 80s.
Dave was an avid golfer. He would play golf all weekend long as a kid and most weekends as an adult. His effortless swing would make the ball sail down the fairway. He always joked that if he could do that with a Kmart club, he could be a pro with “real clubs”.
Dave’s other passion was photography. With almost 50 years of photography, hundreds of brides, and 1000’s pictures, Dave’s passion for photography was known throughout the midwest. He earned many awards for his photos in his earlier years when he worked with his father in the newspaper business. That passion carried on until the very last engagement session he took in September 2022.
Dave will always be remembered for his humor. Whether good or bad (mostly bad) jokes, he always left everyone with a laugh and usually shaking their heads at him.
His kind heart and willingness to help made Dave a great friend.
His wife Brenda would like to thank everyone who has helped during Dave’s journey and afterwards. Friends and neighbors have done so much for them. Welch Cancer Center and the Hospice program at Sheridan Memorial Hospital have been amazing.
So, raise a hot cup of coffee, black please, and join me in wishing David Chilcott a fond farewell. Until we meet again… Love you! Brenda
Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.
sandra benth
December 7, 2022 at 10:58 am
Brenda Im still in shock I didnt realize he was sick. I will always remember him walking his dog, when we lived on northmt view drive. Sandy Benth
Erma Luxmoore
December 7, 2022 at 5:02 pm
I worked at the Sheridan press when Milton Chilcott was publisher. I saw David often and he always had a very nice smile and would say hello whenever I saw him. So very sorry to hear of his passing so young
Cindy Butler
December 7, 2022 at 4:24 pm
Deepest sympathies Brenda. Dave will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a very nice man.
David John BELD
December 7, 2022 at 10:54 pm
David was such a nice guy.he lived across the street from a best friend of mine.
Tammy Sanwick
December 14, 2022 at 4:28 pm
I truly loved the short period of time that we were co-workers at Exxon! Always with a smile I will remember him. My deepest condolences!
Cynthia Barnes Dennis
January 3, 2023 at 9:38 am
Goodbye my friend. Glad you moved your family back to Sheridan, Connecticut just never seemed like home for you.
Prayers, Condolences Brenda.
Cindy
Angie Gardner
March 17, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Dave was our photographer for our wedding. He was so nice, and funny! He’s deeply missed.