David T. Dyson, age 68 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born in Dixon, IL on July 31, 1948 to the late Norman and Jean (Pierce) Dyson. He lived with his parents in Dixon, Oregon, DeKalb and Freeport Illinois.

He is survived by his sister, Judy (Don) Greenfield of Freeport; nephew, Robert (Tami) Greenfield of Ottawa, IL; niece, Jennie (Eric) Tamosiunas of Bolingbrook, IL; and great nephew, Jacob Greenfield of Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Jean Dyson and his much beloved aunt and uncle, Riley and Dorothy Eisenbise.

Dave truly enjoyed his family and all of the family gatherings. He loved watching football, the Chicago Bears and baseball, the Chicago Cubs. Through the years he attended many baseball games in Chicago at Wrigley Field, and in Milwaukee, WI. He very much enjoyed going out to eat with his parents and family members.

He vacationed with his parents traveling to Florida, California, Colorado, and to Arizona, having many wonderful adventures with them. During his later years when his sister and brother-in-law went to Florida in the winter, Dave, with help, went on a plane by himself to visit them. He always enjoyed this and was proud of the fact that he could travel by himself.

Dave worked at the Sheltered Workshop in Sycamore, IL from 1964 to 1982. Dave and his parents moved to Freeport in 1982, where he worked at Malcom Eaton. He moved into one of their group homes in December of 2001. Dave received the "Progress toward Goal Award, Community Integrated Living Arrangements Program," in 2008 – 2009. He was very proud of this award. He lived there until his retirement in 2012 when he moved to the Pearl Pavilion Nursing Home.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 7th from 10:00 to 11:00 am with the funeral service to follow at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton, IL. Burial will take place at the Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established for Malcom Eaton. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.