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David "Dave" E. Shaad, 90, of Lake Forest, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lake Forest Clubhouse from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14.
Dave was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Lawrence, KS. He was the youngest son of four children. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Engineering in 1944. He worked in the Kansas City area most of his life. He moved to Lake Forest in 1946 and enjoyed raising his family and the company of many friends there for 67 years. He enjoyed travel, including many cruises with his wife and trips with the family and friends on their houseboat and RV.
Dave was preceded in death by his beloved wife D.J. Shaad who passed away in 1999 and his daughter-in-law Teresa, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his sons and families, Carl, of Los Angeles, CA, Chris (Marsha) of Lake Forest, David (Donna) of Nashport, OH and Steven of Wichita, KS, grandchildren Aaron (Michelle), Quanna, Kenji, Melissa (Brad), Jenny (Paul), Scott, Jordan (Kelly), Jason, Jon, Jackson and Jonson, as well as nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bonner Springs Library or to Grace Hospice. Arrangements Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Tom Weir
April 20, 2013
Carl and Chris,
I will always remember your father as a kind and understanding person who spent time everyday talking to people he didn't know around the world. Will miss him! Our thoughts are with you!
April 7, 2013
Chris, I am sorry to see of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Monica Maskil
Oklahoma City, Ok.
Tara Actor
April 7, 2013
Chris,
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I know how much you loved your Father and enjoyed spending time with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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