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David Vaughn

1968 - 2023

David Vaughn obituary, 1968-2023, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1968

DIED

2023

David Vaughn Obituary

A Celebration of Life for David Ashley Vaughn, 55, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 6 Mile Tavern in Lawrence, KS. Burial Services will be held at 10:00 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday, June 26th, 2023. David passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.

David was born on May 14, 1968, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Marion and Shirlie (Gibson) Vaughn. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1986 where he played football and baseball and attended the University of Kansas, where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity and was the pitcher of the KU Baseball Team. He studied Business at the University of Kansas and he worked his entire professional career as a Financial Advisor. He married Laura Beaty on May 17, 1997, in Lawrence KS and they were the love of each other's lives. She survives at home.

Other survivors include his children, Madison Ashley Vaughn, Hannah Landes Vaughn, Hayden McKenna Steiner, sisters, Sandie (Steve) Hilt, and Tammie (Greg) Capps.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Shirlie, and his daughter, Haley McKee Vaughn.

Memorial contributions may be made in David's name to 'USD 497 Lawrence High' with David's name in the memo line to benefit the Lawrence High Baseball and Football Programs and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 20, 2023.

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Tina (Rose) Roseberry

June 26, 2023

I didn't know David very well at all, but he and I graduated from LHS in 1986. He was always a kind person with a smile on his face. My sincerest condolences to his loving family. He passed way too young. Praying for your family, to find strength during this sad time. Rest in peace, David.

Michael Kimball

June 19, 2023

Shared some great great times with Vinny back in the day-

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25

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6 Mile Tavern

Lawrence, KS

Jun

26

Burial

10:00 a.m.

Oak Hill Cemetery

KS

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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