Born in Hutchinson, KS on September 24, 1942, to Jesse and Agnes Atkinson, some of David's most vivid memories of his childhood were of hunting and playing baseball. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960 and worked as a commercial web press operator in Kansas City. In his later years, he turned his pride in craftsmanship to building homes.
David will be missed by his wife Hurschelene, brother Jesse Atkinson and Jesse's wife, Brenda; children Wade and Tisha Atkinson, Darian Atkinson, DaVonna Smitley and Sterling Barnes, David Ty and Erin Sandgren; grandchildren Collin Sandgren and Briana Lanphear, Dylan and Jennifer Sandgren, Siera Sandgren and Skyler Ford, Aliya and Frank Dougherty, Amber Ludeke, Timothy Rondomanski IV, Gunner Walsh, Alec Sandgren, Ryan Atkinson, Hailey Atkinson; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of traditional cut flowers, the family kindly requests living plants or perennials that can be added to a memorial garden in David's honor. These living tributes will allow his memory to flourish in a space of peace and reflection.
