David Lee Alexander, 70, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at his home in Kansas City, MO after a long illness. He was born December 24, 1942 at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, KS. He was the only son of the late James H. Alexander and Eileen Robinson Alexander of Kansas City, KS. His mother died when he was 13 months old from complications from gall bladder surgery. He was raised by his father and stepmother, Nora. He grew up in Bethel, KS and was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School.
David met his wife of 44 years, Sheryl Walthall Alexander, in 1967 and they were married in August, 1968. They made their home in the Parkville area until 2010 when they suffered a fire. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Alexander of the home; two children, Denise Redding and son-in-law, Michael of Parkville, MO; and Paul Alexander and daughter-in-law, Meggin of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren: Noah and Sawyer Alexander and Chloe, Lauren and Audrey Redding. He is also survived by a sister, Jean Ruth Alexander of Kansas City, KS.
Mr. Alexander served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1965. While in the Air Force he was trained and worked as a mechanic on C130 Military Transport airplanes at Loring Air Force Base in Maine as well as Korea, the Philippines and France.
Mr. Alexander worked as an aircraft mechanic and then mechanic inspector for TWA at the Kansas City Overhaul Base from June 1965 to 1999 when he retired after 34 years of service.
Mr. Alexander was Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor of Evangelistic Center Church of Kansas City for a number of years. During that time he served as Pastor at ECC North in Gower, MO from 1987-1996. He retired from ECC in Kansas City in 2009.
Mr. Alexander was an organ donor. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Evangelistic Center Church, 1024 Truman Road, Kansas City, MO. A Committal Service with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Parkville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelistic Center Church. Memories of David and condolences may be sent to the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com. The Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
Sending my thoughts and love.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
David will be missed
Let me know if I can do anything to help you
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts, David was a great man and will be missed by many.
We are so sorry to hear the loss of David. David was a great man of God & always willing to serve the Lord! We will miss him & we will be praying for your family.
Sheryl, I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to all…Patty Stubbs
I was very sorry to read of Dave’s passing. I had lost touch with him since he retired from the airline. We had hired in at the same time and shared much time together through the years.
I was somewhat surprised when he turned to the ministry and became a pastor but now know that was a calling he was happy with.
My deepest sympathy to Sheryl and the rest of the family.
Sheryl, we are in shock! Didn’t realize when I last saw you at the Aq. Ctr. that Dave was so ill. Sorry that we, Bob and I, did not make that luncheon that you and I had hoped to have so that Dave and Bob could update their time since TWA. As you know, we are in Florida and won’t be back till the end of March. Our prayers and sincere sympathy are with you and your family. Praying that some time in the future I will see you at the Center. In His Love and Ours, Bob and June
Many thoughts go your way & will be missed. Your cousins Helen & Walt (Robbie) Robinson
Dear Sheryl and family…..What a shock to all. I know how ill David has been and suffered so much. He is now resting and out of pain and in a better place.
Love, Sue and Howard
Sheryl, we were so sorry to hear of Dave’s illness and passing. I know he’s really happy right now as he is with the Lord, but I know the sadness and grief you and your children feel is all too real and present. Know that we are praying for you all. We are in South Padre Island for the winter and will not be able to tell you personally, but we send our love and prayers. You both are special people. Blessings, Tom and Renee
I am grateful for the life of Rev. Alexander. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Sheryl and family, we have great memories of you and Dave when
you lived in Tonkawa Village in KC, KS which was located behind
our house. We were up visiting my brother, Bill Holtz, who you
both knew very well from their friendship at TWA, and learned of
Dave’s passing.
Wonderful to hear you both have been involved with your church.
Would love to have you visit us. Thank God for letting us all meet.
We are blessed to know you.