David Charles Shinkle, 68 of Independence, MO passed away February 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Society.
David was born May 10, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Donald & Lois (Reece) Shinkle.
David was preceded in death by his father Donald Shinkle.
David is survived by his 4 children: Nicole Smith (Preston) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Zachary Shinkle of Independence, MO, Danielle Shinkle of Independence, MO, Katelyn Shinkle of Nashville, TN; wife: Debra Shinkle of Valparaiso, IN; step daughter: Jill Carter of Valparaiso, IN; 4 grandchildren: Emma Docman, Julia Smith, Preston Smith, III, Audrey Carter; mother: Lois Shinkle of Independence, MO; 4 siblings: Susan Brown of Kansas City, MO, Linda Swift of Garden City, MO, Tim Shinkle of Lee’s Summit, MO, Cathy Shinkle of Independence, MO; several extended family members and an abundance of friends..
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Janet Cook (Cookie)
14 Feb 2021I’m so sorry to hear of David’s passing. David was one of my brother Dennis’s best friends up to the day that we lost him. my heart aches for his mom Lois who was like a second mom to me growing up, and to his sister Susie, who was the sister I never had. My prayers to all the family