He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary (George) Stickney of the home in Shawnee, Kansas. His children, Karen (Sean) Murphy of Slidell, LA, Steve Stickney of Olathe, KS, and Cathy (Kevin) Luckey of Paola, KS. Sisters Betty Jean Turley of Joplin, Mo and Edna Marie (Gerald) Siscoe of Berrington, KS and brother Charles Edward Stickney of Osawatomie, KS, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Edward Carlton and Norma Lucille (Issac) Stickney of Kansas City, MO.
Dave retired after 36 years as a machinist at United Airlines, formerly TWA. After retirement, he and Mary wintered in Suprise, AZ where he enjoyed woodcarving and leatherwork. Dave was Vice President of the Sunflower WoodCarver's Club and won numerous awards. He enjoyed traveling, golf and bowling.
Visitation will be at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery in Kansas City, MO on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Graveside services to follow.