David Lee Milleret, 33, of Lawrence, Kansas died in his home on Thursday evening, March 19, 2015. Visitation will occur Wednesday, March 25 from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A memorial service for David will be held at 10 am, Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born January 5, 1982, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Mark and Melinda Cain Milleret. He graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 2000. Shortly after graduation, David and his partner Kendra Mosier moved to Park Hills, MO, where he worked for many years as a craftsman for Ken Mosier Construction Inc.
David and Kendra moved back to Kansas where he worked for Hawks Pointe Apartments in their maintenance department. He did this until symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis overcame his physical abilities.
Mr. Milleret loved to spend time with Kendra and their daughter Kaitlyn. David was also an art aficionado with a vast knowledge and love for music, film, and literature. In the last few years of his life, the affliction limited his mobility but could not erode the love he held for his friends and family nor did it impact his wonderful sense of humor, which he held on to until the end.
David’s partner and care-giver Kendra Mosier, a trained LPN, provided around the clock care, ensuring that Dave was as happy and comfortable as possible as he struggled with Multiple Sclerosis.
Survivors include his partner Kendra Mosier and their daughter Kaitlyn of the home; parents Mark and Melinda Milleret, Linwood; sister Nancy Hultgren and her husband Brice, Commerce City, CO; grandmothers Martha Milleret and Roberta Cain, both of Lawrence.
He is preceded in death by his two grandfathers, L. J. Milleret and Donald Cain.
Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses, sent in care of the funeral home.
My sincere, heartfelt condolences. I know that there are simply no words that could ever ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May the God of all comfort be with all of David’s family and friends during this time of intense grief and always. (2 cor 1:3,4). I’m so very sorry for your loss. (Isaiah 25:8).
My sincerest condolences on the loss of David. While I only had the pleasure of meeting with your family on a few occasions it was so very apparent how much you loved David. The care that you gave him throughout his illness was an amazing gift to him and I am sure an amazing gift to you as well. The strength of your family inspires me and makes me want to continue the work that I do. May you find peace in knowing david no longer suffers. Blessings to your family.
Mark, Melinda and family,
Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time after your loss of David.
Mark, Melinda and family-We were saddened to read that your son had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
Sheri Cox-Flory
Kendra and Kaitlyn,
Our hearts go out to you for your loss. We witnessed the delight in Dave from being near the two of you. Your sense of humor and exceptional care giving gave Dave contentment that he would never have had without you.
Love,
Phyllis and Howard
Mark and Melinda, I was so sorry to read of David’s passing. Praying for your family and hoping there is some peace to be found in carrying him with you in your heart. Marcia Mc
Mark, Melinda, & Family
I know this is a difficult heart-breaking time for you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Let myself and/or any of my family know if there is anything we can do for you.
Mark, Melinda & family
Prayers of sympathy and comfort for you at this difficult time.
Shirley Martin
Nancy,
I am thinking of you and praying for your family during this most heartbreaking time! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you here.
Prayers and hugs,
Lindsay
Dear Mark, Melinda, Kendra and Kaitlyn,
I am so sorry and sad for your loss.
My favorite memory of David is once as a little boy, probably about 5. I was visiting and he showed me his room and things in it and just talked a mile a minute. I came down, bemused, and Melinda just shook her head and laughed “He’s a chatterbox!”
We will be thinking of you this week.
Love,
Susie and Sandy
So sorry, I remember David as a kind and fun cousin when we were kids. We’re thinking of you in England.