David Keith Goering

David Keith Goering
Son of Richard and Rachel
Entered the world on a sunny Sunday morning
In Derby, Kansas on 5/24/1936.
Sixth child of seven survivors
Caring husband to Janelle- (66years and 11months)
Bachelor of Science-Emporia State University
Master of Science-Emporia State University
PhD-University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Professor-Biology, Anatomy, Zoology
Beloved father of three
Proud grandpa of seven
Proud great grandpa of three
Depression era child
Farm kid
Lard sandwich eater
Natural born educator
Overt sharer of information
Visionary carpenter
Naturalist
Crop farmer
Raiser of chickens and guinea fowl
Cattle and sheep farmer
Husbandry practitioner
Tractor enthusiast
Master gardener
Voracious book reader
Lifetime learner
Humanist
Strolling whistler
Logophile
Formidable Scrabble opponent
Field biologist
Artifact finder
Field and creek walker
Nature wanderer and observer
Plant identifier
Conservationist
Bird watcher
Book collector
Knowledge seeker
Story teller
Philosopher
Good-humored, objective arguer
Beer-drinker
Mechanic
Marble shooter
Empowering dad
Fair dealer
Merciful taskmaster
Family genealogist
Tolerant
Bonny and blithe
Humble achiever
Quietly non-traditional
Active non-conformist
Self-proclaimed “weed in God’s garden”
Pollen gatherer
Magical house builder
Fisherman
Friend to the down-trodden
Walking example of integrity
…and that’s just the stuff we know about!
Departed this world on a sunny Sunday morning in Towanda, Kansas on 4/21/2024.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205. A tribute to Dave will take place on June 2, at 1:30pm at the El Dorado Train Depot.

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