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David Charles Kelsoe

11/24/1949 - 06/03/2019

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Obituary For David Charles Kelsoe

Services for David Charles Kelsoe, 69, of Kingwood, Texas, who passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home, will be held on Thursday, June 6, at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman at 11:00 AM. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Kelsoe’s nephew, Michael Meador, will officiate his uncle’s service. Interment will follow at Luella Cemetery in Luella, Texas.

David Charles Kelsoe was born on Nov. 24, 1949, in Sherman, Texas, to Morris and Daisy Kelsoe. He graduated from Denison High School and earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston in 1973. He married Kathy Harrison on Dec. 31 in 1971, and they celebrated 47 years of marriage in 2018.

David worked as a Chemical Engineer for Dow Chemical for eight years and then Foster Wheeler/Koch Engineering for 21 years. He then established his own firm, Kelsoe Engineering, in 2002 and was employed there until he retired in 2016. He volunteered at H.A.A.M. for fourteen years. His passions included gardening, woodworking, and collecting coins. An avid reader, he remembered everything he had read. David was an extraordinary man with an enduring sense of humor and a love of verbal wit. He had a great influence and impact as a mentor to young engineers. He will also be greatly missed in his neighborhood because he became acquainted with all his neighbors through his love of gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy; a daughter, Leslie and husband Nathan Leslie of Kingwood, TX; a son, Patrick Kelsoe and wife Christine of Spring, TX; grandchildren, Wilson Kelsoe Leslie, Catherine Helen Leslie, and Hudson Dean Leslie, all of Kingwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Daisy Kelsoe.

The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to Vitas Hospice of Houston, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Associates, and Dr. Jane Beauvais and staff.

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  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Steve Cherry

    David and I were friends from grade school through DHS. I had not seen him in quite some time, but please know that I am very sorry for your loss. Steve Cherry

  • 06/06/2019

    Linda Ballard

    David was always a real gentleman, even in elementary school. Always well behaved and never gave anyone a hard time. He dressed well and seemed to be very studious. I remember how very smart he was in the classes we shared. So sorry for your loss. He left you way too early. May God comfort you. Linda (Davis) Ballard

  • 06/06/2019

    Becky Roper Motley

    David and I were friends since first grade at Central Ward Elementary. He was such a nice, fun person. He visited several years ago. We went to Denison and reminisced about our childhood and also visited his parents' graves. He loved his family and was proud of his wife, Kathy and their children. I wish I could attend his service. May you be comforted by sweet memories of good times together. Sending love, hugs and prayers to each of you. Becky Roper Motley

  • 06/05/2019

    Susie McQueen

    I have such wonderful memories of growing up in Denison, TX and knowing the Kelsoe family. David was a wonderful, very intelligent young man who loved his family. May God grant his comfort and peace to the family during this time of loss. Sincerely, Susie Baxley McQueen

  • 06/05/2019

    Danny Baxley

    David was one of my best friends growing up. I have lots of memories of Him, Daisey, and Morris.My Wife and I Loved the Entire Family . Sincerely Danny and Nondas Baxley

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