A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Dean D Duncan, 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away peacefully July 27th, 2014.
He had bravely fought Alzheimer’s and cancer. He was born November 1st, 1933, in Oklahoma, and resided in Wakeeney, Kansas, for the past 11 years, having moved from California in 2003 to enjoy his retirement in Kansas.
Dean was in the US Navy and received an Honorable Discharge.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Genevieve Duncan of WaKeeney; daughters Teri Young-Hightower of Elk Grove, CA, Robin Duncan of Elk Grove, CA, Penny Mcelreath of West acramento, CA and Cheryl Lopez Elk Grove, Ca. Step sons Mitchell Caruthers of Wakeeney KS and Michael Caruthers, Wakeeney KS, 18 Grand Children and 26 Great Grand Children, Cousin Jack Huckleberry of OK.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Preston D Duncan, Mother Hazel Huckleberry; Brother Donald Kemp.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday August 6th, 2014, at Kansas eteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney in Wakenney, Kansas. Interment will follow after.
“He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he won the race!”