David Kinkade

Biography

David Allen Kinkade of McCook died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Community Hospital. He was 82 years old.

David was born on November 18, 1924 at Geneva, to Allen R. and Caroline Sophia (Ohnesorg) Kinkade. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1942.

He entered the US Marines in 1943 and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged on 1946.

On June 18, 1950, David married Marguerite "Peggy" Louise Kelly in Boulder, Colo. To this union one son, Kelly was born. They made their home in McCook where David was employed by the Nebraska State Department of Roads as a civil engineer. He retired in 1989.

David was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church and served in many positions of the church council. He helped in all aspects of Youth Little League Baseball and Boy Scouts for numerous years. David enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and especially spending time with his grandsons.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Allen and Caroline Kinkade.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Peggy Kinkade of McCook; son, Kelly Kinkade and wife, Kathy, of McCook; two grandsons, Daniel and Brian Kinkade; and sister, Vivian Maxwell of Ashland.

Memorials may be given in his name.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at St. Alban's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sam R. Williams officiating. Inurnment followed the service in St. Alban's Columbarium.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.