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Obituary

We mournfully announce the passing of David Rector, 39, of Kansas City, KS. David passed away on March 03, 2023, after a hard fought battle with depression.

David, born to Laurena Rector and Terry Ruzick, on April 07, 1983, in Kansas City, KS. David attended Warsaw High School and went on to pursue a degree in welding. David’s biggest passion in life was writing. An avid guitar player, he spent countless hours writing music. He …

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There will be no formal funeral or graveside services. Once David's headstone has been completed, some of his ashes will be buried next to his grandmother, Dona J Russell. An informal memorial will be performed by his oldest sister, Renae Grogan. At which time, some of his ashes will be scattered at locations he loved as a child and places he dreamt of going. Details of both his headstone placement and his traveling memorial will be posted in updates.

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The most I remember about David is that he loved Ju kudo being outside being on the water he was good with tri chucks ,…
The most I remember about David is that he loved Ju kudo being outside being on the water he was go…
The most I remember about David is that he loved Ju kudo being o…
big dave... where do I begin?? since the day I met you, you were always more then just a friend to me, you were my prot…
big dave... where do I begin?? since the day I met you, you were always more then just a friend to …
big dave... where do I begin?? since the day I met you, you were…

Renae and Laurie, 

I am so sorry for your lost. I can’t imagine the lost of a brother and a son. David was such a good k…

Renae and Laurie, 

I am so sorry for your lost. I can’t imagine the lost of a brother and a son. Dav…

Renae and Laurie, 

I am so sorry for your lost. I can’t imagine t…

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Born

April 7th, 1983
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Passed away

March 3rd, 2023
Kansas City, KS

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Cause of death

Suicide

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Chapel Hill Cemetery & Various personal locations

Barnett Family Funeral Services
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