David Jonathan Joost of Asbury, NJ, passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter, Danielle, on November 10, 2011 after a short battle with cancer.
Born: He was born October 7, 1946 in Leominster, MA, and was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Joost.
Personal: He was the husband of Gail Joost for 31 years. 
A Green Beret US Army Veteran, David recently retired after 30 years with the State of New Jersey Veterans Affairs Division as a Veterans Affairs Officer.
He owned and operated a cleaning service, Gem Janitorial, with his wife.
David enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Survivors: David is survived by his wife, Gail Joost of Asbury, NJ; a son and daughter-in-law, Kurt William, Jr. and Laurie Wille of Flemington, NJ; a daughter and son-in-law, Keri and Kyle Hissim of Coto de Caza, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Bruce Stymacks of Hackettstown, NJ; a daughter, Jennilee Joost of Mountain Lake, NJ; three granddaughters, Justice Denman, Morgan and Macy Hissim, two step-granddaughters, Larissa Fleck and Kaila Cheslock; and one step-great-grandson, Tristan Fleck.
Services: Visitation will be held on Monday, November 14,   2011 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ. Burial will follow on Tuesday, November 15th at Brigadier General William C Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ at 1 p.m.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Drive, Newton, NJ 07860, as they were a vital part of our husband, father, and grandfather’s passing, comfort, and support. Donations can also be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234. W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882.

 

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