David V. Kizer

David V. Kizer

David V. Kizer

David V. Kizer, 70, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at a local hospital.

David was born on August 19, 1946 in Beatrice, Nebraska to the late Vern and Elsie (Modsley) Kizer.

David was a graduate of West Nodaway High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served during Vietnam. After the war, he worked at numerous dealerships selling cars and then he owned his own car lot. His last career was at Perka Buildings where Pops was dearly loved. He really loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. His family and friends were his greatest joys.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Moila Shrine Temple, Hot Sand Bugs, Legion of Honor and Q-Club.

Surviving family includes his longtime girlfriend Karen Hudson; son Mike Kizer (Mandy), Dallas, Texas, daughter Debra Walker (Nancy Smith), Kansas City, Missouri, son Dan Kizer (Sheila), Maryville, Missouri; grandchildren Kelsie (Taylor) Royster, Morgan Kizer, Nicole (Tony) Henry, Hanah Kizer, Zach Kizer; sister Pat Robinson, a niece and nephew and his beloved dog Izzy Kizer.

Per David’s wishes, he was cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Moila Shrine Temple, 701 North Noyes, St. Joseph, Missouri.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Moila Transportation Fund.