DAVID M. ABEL

1949 - 2018

DAVID M. ABEL obituary, 1949-2018, Shawnee, KS

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

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Amos Family Funeral Home

10901 Johnson Drive

Shawnee, Kansas

DAVID ABEL Obituary

DAVID M. ABEL David Abel, 69, Merriam, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee. The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 10100 W. 87th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS, 66212. David was born Jan. 26, 1949 to the late Chris and Anne Abel in Atlantic City, NJ. He graduated from Turner High School in 1967. Shortly after high school, David was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as a Virologist at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. On Jan. 31, 1970, he married Susan King. After being discharged from the military, David went to work for Children's Mercy Hospital until his retirement in 2009. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and an excellent bargain hunter, he always knew where to find the best deals. David is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Susan; daughter, Christina Hoffman and her husband Jason; granddaughter, Sydney Hoffman and grandson, Brady Hoffman. Condolences may be left at www.AmosFamily.com.

Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 23, 2018.
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May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time. Ps 29:11

February 28, 2018

May all family's and friends during this difficult time of grief fines peace and strength from 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. Sorry for everyone lost.

February 26, 2018

So sorry for your loss. David and I were classmates through grade school and high school. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time.

Joy (Hill) Espy

February 24, 2018

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

February 23, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With sincerest sympathy,

VO

February 23, 2018

David was a classmate at Turner High School. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers for peace and comfort go out to his family.

Sandee Cornelius Phillips

February 23, 2018

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