Dave R. Kinney

1947 - 2014

Dave R. Kinney obituary, 1947-2014, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1947

DIED

2014

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Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Highland Park

2403 East Wallen Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Dave Kinney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 27, 2014.

Dave R. Kinney, 67, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014. He was born on January 7, 1947 in Lewiston, Maine to the late Marvin Kinney and Alice (Bouthot) Collier. He worked at Cunningham Optical for 37 years and Fort Wayne Parks for 5 years. He will be remembered for his love of gardening, cooking, and riding his motorcycle. Surviving family include his wife, Vicky Kinney; daughter, Debbie (Mark) Linker; grandchildren, Nick, Erica, Mark D.; siblings, Sharon (Ed) Brock, Denise (Rick) Berry, Marcia (Mark) Peterson; and his little buddy, Julio. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his daughter, Dawn Kinney-Hotze; step son, Chad Toms; and brother, Marv Kinney. A Celebration of Life service will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Ceruti's Summit Park, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne with a gathering of friends and family beginning at 12:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services are handling arrangements.

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November 4, 2014

MICHELLE Wysong

November 4, 2014

VICKY IM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT DAVE. IM STILL DOWN THE ROAD FROM YOU,IF YOU NEED ANYTHING...LUV YA..MICHELLE WYSONG[HAMILTON HOUSE]

October 31, 2014

Adam and Carolyn Firestine

So sorry, Vicky u and Dave were some of my favorite customers/people I have ever known my prayers r with u and family...

October 31, 2014

kathy bouthot

I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's death. My prayers are with all of you.

October 31, 2014

Debbie & Mark,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Keep in mind the fun times in the past. With God's help your hearts will heal but he will never be forgotten.
We will keep you in prayer. I see a resemblance, especially the eyes!

Lois & Dave Carver

October 30, 2014

Brian North

Debbie, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, he was always so kind to me and was so funny! May you find peace with his passing. You're family is in our prayers.

Stay Strong!

"Fleabag"

October 30, 2014

Flo and Craig Hanna

Debbie and family - sorry to hear of your Dad 's passing. We hope you find the peace that will heal your hearts quickly.
Thinking of you

October 30, 2014

Vicky n family. Thinking of you a nd am here for you.Janice. texas friend.

October 30, 2014

Roop

Vicky and Deb,so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My thoughts are with you.

October 30, 2014

Mary and Mike King

Vicki we are so sorry for your loss. Dave will always be in our hearts and be remembered for his kind heart.

October 30, 2014

Linda Jacobs

Dave will be missed. So sorry for you loss.

October 30, 2014

Theresa Gordon

So sorry Deb and family...Will not be able to be there as I'm visiting Jerry...Look the picture ..had not seen him in some time.Just as I remember him and his smile.God bless and keep you strong..

October 30, 2014

John Pelletier

My deepest sympathies to the Kinney family, so sorry for your loss...

October 30, 2014

Dave was a fun-beer loving guy! Lots of memories of the good ole days when the Kinney family were neighbors!! Dave was always first one to hunt mushrooms in the tree line every year. Very sorry for your loss Debbie and Vicky. May God comfort you both. Jenny Orr

October 30, 2014

Kay Richardson

So sorry for your loss. I loved the pictures. That is how I remember him, the first and last time I saw him.

October 30, 2014

George and Jo Stout

Vicky and Debbie, so sorry for your loss thinking of you. We know Dave is walking in heaven, and He will truly be missed. we love you George and Jo Stout.

October 30, 2014

John & Terry Hester

October 30, 2014

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