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David Bales Obituary

David Bales, 69, passed away on October 1, 2018 at Menorah Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He lived most of his life in Lawrence, KS. David is the son of the late Joe H. and Minilee Bales of Lawrence, Kansas. David is survived by his sister, Linda Bales of Lawrence, KS, his daughter Kerrie (Bales) Adent of Tampa, FL, her husband Aaron and their three daughters. There are no public services planned at this time.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 14, 2018.

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Jen Deardorff

October 14, 2018

Dear Kerrie and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Condolences to you all.

Bill Fair

October 14, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. I knew Dave for forty years, he was a friend of mine. He was always true.

George Schuler

October 14, 2018

We shared a lot of laughs and good times. I'll miss your wit and humor, happy trails old friend.

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