Year     1974
Name     David Kent Danforth
Yearbook     David Danforth
Status      Deceased - 3/30;2019 Independence, MO
Bio     David Kent Danforth, 63, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. David was born on May 29, 1955 to Dorris JoAnn (Baker) and Jim Danforth in Independence, Missouri, and was a graduate of Van Horn High School. A gifted musician, David loved singing, playing piano and guitar, as well as performing and composing music. He also enjoyed fishing and riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. David was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Danforth. His survivors include his mother, JoAnn Conley and step-father Gene Conley of Independence; daughter and son-in-law Monica and Blake Skola of Lee's Summit; daughter Mariah Danforth of Independence; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Kim Danforth of Houston, Texas; brother Chris Danforth of Independence; brother Jimmy Danforth of Independence, three grandchildren, as well as numerous family, friends and loved ones. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Washington United Methodist Church, 584 South Arlington Avenue, Independence, Missouri. The funeral will immediately follow the visitation at 1 p.m. Interment will be held at Mount Washington Cemetery. Arrangements made courtesy of Charter Funerals. Published by The Examiner on Apr. 2, 2019.
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1974 Upcoming Events:      
8/17/2024 / 6:00:00 PM - Saturday morning @ 10:00 am there will be a guided tour of Van Horn. It is the time to see all of the newly renovated area’s of the school.

Sugo Restaurant @ Ameristar Casino Saturday Evening
6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 - 8:30 pm Dinner. Buffett serving choice of 3 entree’s, salad, sides, dessert, tea, coffee or water.
8:30 - 11:00 pm Announcements, opportunities for pictures, dancing with music provided by D.J.
Cost is $60.00 per person Mail checks to Van Horn Class of 1974 P.O.Box 3048 Independence, MO. 64055
For more information please see our Van Horn Class of 1974 group page on Facebook. There is a link there to reserve rooms that Ameristar has blocked for us. VHfreddyfalcon@gmail.com, for additional information. Checks must be received by June, 2024 and make sure to include maiden name. Looking forward to seeing you all!! Your 1974 committee.
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