David Allen Humphries' Obituary
David Humphries Obituary
A celebration of David's life is being planned by his family. The details of that Denver, Colorado service will be announced in the coming weeks. David passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 in Tulsa, OK. He was 78. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Bixby Funeral Service. Born August 31, 1940 in Pontiac, Michigan, David Allen Humphries was the first of two sons born to Harold and Stella (Searle) Humphries. Raised and educated in Michigan, it would be following high school that David would meet the love of his life, Judy Heuer, while attending college in Denver, Colorado. The two met through a mutual friend and in four short months, were married. The couple said, "I do" on July 9, 1960 in a Denver, CO wedding ceremony.David would soon make another commitment. This time, to the United States military where he would proudly serve his country for three years. Throughout this time, he was stationed in Washington State and Alaska. Upon his honorable discharge, David and Judy would return to Colorado and soon begin a family when they first welcomed daughter, Jennifer and later another baby girl, Kathy.With a family to support, David decided to return to college where he earned his Bachelor's in Business. Once completed, he would pursue a career in the banking industry. He was Vise President of Mesa Federal Savings in Grand Junction, Colorado. Later, he would become the President of Delta Federal savings and loan in Delta, Colorado. David would retire from his career at the age of 58 and, at that time, he and Judy made a decision to sell their home as they spent the next several years traveling in their 'mobile condominium'.Through the years, David enjoyed fishing, building and playing on computers, woodworking and gardening. He was a history buff and enjoyed listening to jazz music. However, there was nothing that brought David more joy than his faith and family.A man described as: gentle, sweet, loving, generous, funny and easy going, David was truly one-of-a-kind! Even through his illness and the difficulties he faced over the past couple of years, David remained joy-filled and kept his sense of humor.This loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, relative and friend will certainly be missed by those he leaves to carry on his legacy. Those family members who survive include: his loving wife, Judy Humphries of Bixby, OK; daughters: Jennifer Nordhausen and husband, Craig of Palisade, CO; Kathy Fronczak and husband, John of Bixby, OK; grandchildren: Tyler Nordhausen and wife, Kristin; Gage Fronczak and wife, Vanessa, Alex Nordhausen, Payton Fronczak, Macie Nordhausen, Brock Fronczak and Chloe Nordhausen. He is also survived by a great-grandson, Milo Nordhausen and his brother, Bruce Humphries and his wife, Linda of Denver, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold and Stella Humphries.
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