Charles David “Dave” Blackshere, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, unexpectedly working alongside his loyal friends and associates. Visitation for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8th at Waldo Restoration Branch Church, 819 West Waldo Avenue, Independence, MO, 64052. Memorial services begin at 3:00 p.m., with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made directly to the family.
Dave was born July 29, 1952 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and was a lifelong area resident of KCMO. He worked as a contractor in skilled trades solving house repair issues or helping to beautify homes through remodeling. Dave was known in his industry and by his loyal customers as a very hard worker, a fair employer, and an honest businessman you could trust your keys with. He was known throughout the local area as Dr. Fix-It.
He leaves his wife of 25 years, Donna (Reed) Blackshere just days after their silver anniversary. Together they raised six grandkids in their home: David, Kilie, Katelyn, Clayton, Jessie, and Allisa. He also leaves his stepson, Frank Hawkins Jr. of Coleman, FL, two sons: Chris Blackshere of Kansas City, MO, and Joe Blackshere (wife Michelle); three grandkids: Eddie, Peyton, and Makenna; three sisters: Cheryl Blackshere of Kansas City, MO, Leola Eddins of Independence, and Sandy Edwards of Liberty, MO; brother, Sammy Buckley of St. Joseph, MO; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Dave’s love for riding motorcycles, passing time on his Play Station racing online with a close knit community of friends, and any and all racing events will forever be engrained in our memories. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all that knew him.
Rusty & Dusty
17 Aug 2020To our Racin’ Angel “drdave” above – Prior to July 2014, I raced along side of you many times online. We were close. We exchanged lots of setups for quick times so we could catch that bignasty…lol. We sure had a lot of good laughs and even exchanged some photos online via our PS3. Earlier tonight (June 5, 2017), I reconnected with bignasty online and we raced a few. I asked about you and was saddened by the news from bignasty. We talked about you while racing some laps and had a few laughs. You were on my mind the whole time and will be greatly missed. I missed your memorial race, but I heard it went well. The next time I’m able to stay out of my “Blues” and race, I’m going to take a memory lap for you my friend. Go get em’ drdave and challenge those along side you in the heavens above to a race and kick up the dirt behind you and take it to victory lane. You will forever be greatly missed. Your friend, RustyMoney & Dusty38_Special (World of Outlaws on the PS3)