David W. Van Leeuwen's Obituary
Rev. David Wayne Van Leeuwen, age 46 of rural Fall River, KS, died Friday, December 19, 2008 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. David was born December 24, 1961, at St. Joe Hospital in Wichita, KS, the son of Max and Marjorie (Straub) Van Leeuwen.
David was a graduate of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, in Wichita, KS. David was a song writer, player and singer for the group “Twenty II Lifeâ€; he was a member of BMI and produced his band’s first album CD. David was also a pretty good magician according to family and friends. Mostly, he wanted for people to be happy. As his last tribute, he donated his hair to “Locks of Loveâ€.
On July 7, 2007 in rural Fall River, Kansas, David married Lisa J. Cohernour, she survives at their home.
Other Survivors include:
Parents:
Max and Marjorie Van Leeuwen, Wichita, KS
Three children: two of which reside in Wichita and Zavannah Cohenour-Van Leeuwen of the home.
One Brother: Danny who is serving in Iraq.
Best of friends: Bill Hemmert,Wichita, KS
3 Grandchildren
Cremation has been requested. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Christ Church in Oak Manor. The family suggests memorial contributions to the “Make-A-Wish Foundationâ€, and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, 420 S. 20th St. Fredonia, KS 66736 620-378-2882
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