David Kurr
1964 – 2018
Obituary
David Allen Kurr, age 54, of Wichita,
passed away suddenly on Friday (Dec. 21, 2018).
David was born on Dec. 7, 1964, in
Newton, the son of Leslie and Ruby Kurr. He graduated from Newton
High School in 1983 and married the love of his life and soul-mate
Stacy Goette on April 20, 2008.
David will be missed for many reasons -
Most notably, his amazing humor and love for fun. He was kind and
generous, ready to care for friends in need. David was an amazing
machinist, able to transform metal into premier engine parts or a
work of art. For many years the "Kurr engine" has been
known as the elite racing motor.
Survivors include his wife Stacy Kurr
of Wichita; the daughter he raised Ashley Nichole Gonzales; siblings
Gary Kurr and wife Cindy of Newton, Joni Isaac and husband Mark of
Ft. Worth, Texas, Lori Knowles and husband Joe of Maryland, Kathy
Rhodes and husband Jeffrey of Madison, Mississippi, James Kurr of
Overland Park; and numerous nieces and nephews.
David is preceded in death by his
parents, Leslie and Ruby Kurr.
Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 26, 2018) at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
The casket will be open at the funeral
home from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 25, 2018) and prior to the
service on Wednesday.
A memorial has been established with
St. Jude's Children Hospital. Contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
