A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Dean D Duncan, 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away peacefully July 27th, 2014. He had bravely fought Alzheimer's and cancer. He was born November 1st, 1933 in Oklahoma, and resided in Wakeeney, Kansas for the past 11 years, having moved from California in 2003 to enjoy his retirement in Kansas. Dean was in the US Navy and received an Honorable Discharge.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Genevieve Duncan of WaKeeney; daughters Teri Young-Hightower of Elk Grove, CA, Robin Duncan of Elk Grove, CA, Penny Mcelreath of West Sacramento, CA and Cheryl Lopez Elk Grove, Ca; Step sons Mitchell Caruthers of Wakeeney KS and Michael Caruthers Wakeeney KS; 18 Grand Children; and 26 Great Grand Children; Cousin Jack Huckleberry of OK. He was preceded in death by his Father, Preston D Duncan, Mother Hazel Huckleberry and Brother Donald Kemp.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 am on Wednesday August 6th, 2014, at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas. Inurnment will follow after.
"He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he won the race!"