David A. Ives

David A. Ives, 86, of Prairie Village, Kansas went to be with the Lord, Thursday July 23, 2020, while at home with family.

David was born September 20, 1933 to Elmer Leroy and Elizabeth Mary Ives of Westwood, KS, 2^nd son and 4^th child of the Ives family. David is a graduate of Shawnee Mission North class of 1952. David was married to Doris J Cross August 21, 1955. Shortly after his marriage to Doris, David was drafted into the United States Army. He served 6 years, overseas and in the US.

David accepted Christ as young man, and with his wife joined Olivet Baptist Church, Westwood, KS, where he served as a deacon for the church for many years. David took Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning classes and became a HVAC Technician earning awards nationwide with a national repair center. He retired in 1994. After retiring, he went to work at The Clock Center as a clock repair technician where he was able to utilize his love and skill for fine machines and clocks.

David is preceded in death by Elmer Leroy Ives (father), Elizabeth Mary Ives (mother), Leroy Elmer Ives (brother) Mary Elizabeth Johnson (sister), Ruth Ann Johnson (sister).

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 64 years, Doris J Ives; daughter, Jacquelyn May (Matt) of Kansas City, KS.

There will be graveside services 10:00AM Tuesday July 28^th, 2020 at Park Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care at:   kchospice.org

Cole Morrison, David’s great nephew may have said it best:

“My Grandpa David died this morning. He had been in failing health for the last few years, and I know it has been very rough. I will miss him so much. He was a man of stature and size that could not be ignored, yet despite that, he was quiet, and thoughtful. He was particularly good at fine details, and never spoke without thinking. He will be missed, but I am glad that he is not suffering anymore.”

Matt May, David’s son-in-law said:

This passage is on a plaque in Dave and Doris’s home: Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. Those adjectives very aptly described Dave.

There will be graveside services 10:00AM Tuesday July 28^th, 2020 at Park Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care at:   kchospice.org