Obituary of David Lawrence Posson

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID L. POSSON David Lawrence Posson, son of Harold L. and Ailene (Peterson) Posson, was born October 12, 1941, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He died unexpectedly in his home in Norton, Kansas, on September 15, 2012, at the age of 70. His childhood was spent in Parkville, Missouri, and he moved to Norton when he was 15 to live with and work with his Uncle Earl Posson as a sheet metal apprentice and he graduated from the Norton High School. David married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Ann Applegate, on February 18, 1961, at the Maple Grove Church of the Brethren in Norton County. They recently celebrated their 51st anniversary. They made their home in Norton where they raised their three sons. He loved the community and chose to raise his family in Norton. He worked for KN Energy for five years. He returned to his sheet metal work where he and his cousin, Charles "Bud" Posson purchased Norton Sheet Metal. They were business partners for over 25 years. He worked an extended semi-retirement period at Norton Manor and Norton County Hospital. David had a special attachment to the area and loved the unique history of his Norton community. He was always involved in the community through involvement in Boy Scouts, Jaycees and the shooting education program, volunteer fire department, Prairie Powder Packer Muzzle Loaders, Northwest Kansas Cruisers, and the Norton Classic Cruisers. Over the past 55 years David had restored and customized dozens of vehicles for himself and for others. It was David and Beverly's joint passion to work side by side in the customizing of vehicles and also in the social aspect of attended car shows and traveling to rod runs and socializing with a large circle of friends who are now considered part of the Posson family. David's talents and creative gifts as a car builder are not only recognized locally but nationally through many national awards, and his cars were no stranger to appearing on pages of popular automobile magazines. David and Beverly for 51 years were joined at the hip and each other's shadow. They shared all of their hobbies, passions, dreams, joys, and sorrows. They were each other's best friend, confidant, soulmate, and loved on; needless to say, David will be deeply and dearly missed by Beverly, family, and all who came to know David's quiet nature, gentle and supportive spirit, and sometimes dry wit. David was most proud of the pursuits and accomplishments of his family and was filled with joy when he was able to spend time with his grandchildren. David is survived by his wife, Beverly Posson, of Norton; three sons, Michael Posson, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Donald and wife, Heidi, Posson, Alexandria, Virginia; and Mark and wife, LuAnne Posson, Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Logan, Paige, Hannah, Matthew, and Luke; one brother, Charles, and wife, Sharon Posson, Kansas City, Missouri; and many in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces, and extended car club family. David was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Myrtle Jenkins Posson, and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Lay. A memorial has been established to the Norton Theater Moderation Project.