David Kangas

Dear Kangas family, I moved back from a 13 year stint in New York City that was the result of a letter of recommendation David wrote to me. His kindness was understated and humble, and his effect on me while he was a graduate student in Berkeley was profound. I thought about reaching out, so I googled him, and found this out by happenstance. I remember how he would fondly talk of his sons, and I was hoping I could talk to him about my own. I was hoping to communicate how grateful I am to...

While I didn't know Dr. Kangas personally, his Kierkegaard article "Kierkegaard as Apophatic Theologian" has been an important one for me. Today, still struggling with the S.K. concept of "infinite redoubling," I searched for David Kangas, and found out that he had passed. Like David, I also have an interest in mountaineering.

Dear David Kangas Family,

I hope the Spring will sing through you despite the empty spaces you now inhabit.

It is with sadness that I heard about David's passing. I was moved to google his name in January after a time of prayer; and his obituary greeted my inquiry. I had read something on Kierkegaard that needed ciphering but that question will go unanswered in his honor. I was David's best friend at Princeton Seminary and know Nick and Sandy from those days and after. ...

Dear Inez,
I just heard that David had died some months ago. I am so very sorry. I have thought of you both of you, and your children, frequently after we met again about 2 years ago. David was indeed a brilliant man, and a kind and gentle person. I hope that you are surrounded by family and friends as you move forward in ongoing life.
Peace to you, and much love,
Margaret Farley

Dear Inez and David's family:
I got to know David when he was teaching in Montana and he found a special place in my heart which he never left. I went hiking in the mountains with him on a long a ago 4th of July holiday and your lovely picture reminds me of that happy time and the love he had for the mountains.
I've just found out about his death and send you all love and prayers.
Zara

Dear Inese and family -- My deepest sympathy to you all. Even though I never met David, your mother used to keep me appraised about your life and I was always happy to hear about you all and appreciated our family connection. My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord give you peace and comfort during this very sad time.
Your "distant" cousin - Edie

I am currently a student studying to get my master's degree in theology. I recently read one of Dr. Kangas' articles in my research for one of my papers. The article was on Porete's "Dangerous Joy." Dr. Kangas' writing was instrumental in helping me understand the mystic in her context as well as apply her writings to my own life. I am grateful for his contribution to my theological journey.