David Lawrence Kenney (1942-2008)
KENNEY, AXMEAR, NELSON
Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 9/26/2008 at 18:57:31
NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, September 25, 2008.
David Lawrence Kenney, 66, of rural Nevada, Iowa passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 due to complications of cancer.
He is survived by his brother Bruce (Barbara) Kenney, Nevada, Iowa; niece Elaine (Will) Axmear of Nevada, Iowa; nephew Mark (Julie) Kenney of Ankeny, Iowa, and two great nieces, Olivia Axmear and Brooke Axmear of Nevada, Iowa.
David was born March 22, 1942 at the Iowa Sanitarium in Nevada to Glenn and Eva (Nelson) Kenney. He attended elementary school in Fernald, Iowa and graduated from McCallsburg High School, McCallsburg, Iowa, in 1960. He earned a bachelor degree in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University in 1966. David served his country in the Army Reserves from 1963 to 1969. During this time, David worked at John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa as a production line inspector, and also at Ryerson Implement in Nevada.
David began his farming career in 1968 with his father. Following his father's retirement, David's brother Bruce joined the family farming operation. In his later years, David's nephews Mark and Will joined the family farm. David's life was farming. He especially enjoyed the independence of the farming lifestyle.
David was a lifelong resident of Richland Township, and served as township clerk for many years.David is preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held Friday, September 26, at 11 am at the Nevada Christian Church, 250 West E Avenue. Visitation will be Thursday, September 25, from 3-7 pm, with the family present from 5-7 pm.Memorials may be directed to the Oak Hill Cemetery Association in care of Gerri Gerlach, 19040 630th Ave., Nevada, Iowa 50201
Fredregill Funeral Home in Zearing, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.
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