David Carl Noble

David Carl Noble of Hobart, Indiana, passed away, waiting on valve transplant, on May 13, 2024. He was 80 years old, with the heart of a twenty-five-year-old (in spirit). David was born on March 15, 1944, in Gary, Indiana to John and Myrtle (Benson) Noble. David graduated from Gary Emerson High School in 1963. He attended Indiana University Northwest for one year, prior to being drafted into U.S. Army in 1966. David was trained in the Army Corp of Engineers. He was lucky enough to be stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War and drove a gas truck. David served proudly for two years. After serving he worked at American Bridge Company along with his father. David started his 43-year career with Inland Steel Company in the Cold Strip 56” Tandem Mill, later the 48” Tandem Mill, where he worked until his retirement in 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Myrtle, sister Margie Taylor, as well as many loved ones. In 1968, he met the love of his life, Karen Ross, on a blind date. On April 19, 1969, David and Karen were married and took up residence in Hobart. They welcomed three children, John (Charlotte nee Rodriquez) Noble of Azle, Texas, Kerri (Andrew) Bennett, Valparaiso, Indiana, and David (Angela Keithley) Noble, Hobart, Indiana. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Caryn Noble (longtime partner Ryan Hodge), Drew, Sarah, and Alexander Bennett, Nick Allen, Leatha and Tanya Noble, two great-grandchildren, Holden and Hadley. As well as many nieces and nephews. David and Karen loved traveling, where he and his parents had a competition to see who could travel to all 50 states first; he had won. He and Karen spent a month in Scotland, the country of his father’s birth. And in Japan, for nearly the same amount of time, visiting John, Charlotte and Caryn. This competition in turn, has transferred to his children. David also enjoyed hunting, fishing, being a recreational handyman, golfing, watching football, hockey, and any other sport. He supported his community through coaching, volunteering, and supporting the Hobart Football Booster Club. With all he did in his retirement, he routinely stated that he did not know how he ever had enough time to work when he was working. He volunteered at his grandchildren’s school making copies and anything that he could assist with. David was a member of the Deep River Church of Christ, which he also cleaned on regular basis. He was involved with the Indiana Great Banquet, usually behind the scenes as he never wanted to be the center of attention. He also attended a weekly men’s group, which he loved. To talk with him, you knew he had a strong love of his faith; he truly was Christ to others. David was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and a constant “dad jokes” sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, and loving and he never met a stranger. David will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends, family, and community. He truly loved each of them and if you knew him, you knew it. He will be missed dearly. Memorial Visitation will be at Burn’s Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, Indiana 46342 on Sunday, May 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory entrusted with arrangements. www.BurnsFuneral.com

David Carl Noble

March 15, 1944 - May 13, 2024