David G. Canfield, age 92, entered into rest on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit, San Antonio, Texas. David was born July 18, 1928, in Belleville, Kan., to Ivan M. & Glennora (Smahel) Canfield.
David served in the U.S. Army during WWII, alongside his father and brother. Upon his discharge, he completed his education and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He worked as the business manager for the Gelvin-Haughey Clinic. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post #76 & VFW Post #588 and a former member of the Elks Lodge. He was instrumental in establishing the Con-Kids Wrestling Club & was an avid fisherman.
David was the loving husband of Gloria Canfield for 48 years; they were married on December 27, 1968. She preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2016.
David is survived by seven children: Mary (Canfield) Davis, San Antonio, Texas, Michael Lambert (Hoberta), Joyce (Lambert) Jasper, Donna (Lambert) Huber (Doug), Terry Lambert (Robin), David L. Canfield (Lisa), all of Concordia, and Kimberly (Canfield) Lester (Dennis), Phoenix, Arizona; 13 grandchildren: Christopher Bieker, Timothy Bieker, Benjamin Davis, Leah and Keaton Lambert, Amber Lindberg, Lexie, Linzie, and Lacie Huber, Gage Canfield, and Taylur, Tyler, and Tara Boling & 15 great-grandchildren.
David is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; parents; brother, Robert & son-in-law, Jerry Jasper.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Jim Winter officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley, American Legion Post #76 & VFW Post #588. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Con-Kids Wrestling Club in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
