David Forrest Nelson Obituary
We bid farewell to David Forrest Nelson of Riverton, Kansas, born in Joplin, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 16, 2024 at the age of 72. David Forrest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Forrest Nelson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Forrest Nelson and Naomi June Nelson (Loughmiller); his parents-in-law, Jesse and Phyllis Bendure of Waco, MO; his grandparents, Oscar, Eunice Nelson of Chanute, KS, Sam and Clara Loughmiller of Parsons, KS; his cousins, Quinby Loughmiller, Sam Loughmiller III, Nelson Elliott, Roger Elliott and Paul Geeding; his nephew Greg Arnold; and his brothers-in-law, Dean Burpo and Steve Arnold.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Bendure of Riverton; his son Anthony of Wathena, KS; his siblings, Sara Davis (Jeff) of Riverton, Jennifer Schenker (Kent) of Oswego, KS, Steven (Pam) of Tulsa, OK and Scott Nelson of Riverton; his siblings-in-law, Deanna Arnold, Myrtle Burpo, Harold Bendure (Patti), Cheryl Stark (Bob) and Cindy Brown (Howard); his nieces and nephews, Ben Davis (Nicolette), Beth Nelson (Kevin), Ryan Schenker (Katelyn), Travis Schenker (Morgyn), Rachel Reardon (Jon), Alex Nelson, Doug Arnold (Tonya), Matt Arnold, Stephanie Agan (Rick), Ryan Burpo (Hailey), Jason Bendure, Logan Stark (Dominique), Whitney Hamilton (Jon), Adrienne Engle (Chuck) and Seth Cunningham; his aunt Kay; his uncle Manucher Ranjbar; and also Ashley Reynolds (Seth).
Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary (602 S Byers Ave, Joplin, MO 64801). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Grace Community Church of Riverton (6484 SE 70th St, Riverton, KS 66770).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Convoy of Hope or Waco Christian Church, Waco, MO.