September 13, 1943 - December 1, 2020
David Duane Carman, 77 years of age, walked through Heaven’s gates on December 1, 2020.
Duane was born on September 13, 1943, in Oberlin Kansas, to David Phillip and Leora Frances (Leidig) Carman. He attended North Valley School and later graduated from Oberlin High School in 1961. Following high school, he enlisted in the Kansas National Guard and served through 1968. He attended Colby Community College for one year where he met Norma Lee Sowers.
On September 3, 1966, they were married in Mingo, Kansas. They made their home on the Carman family farm. Duane loved both family and farming. Their home was filled with love and children: Crystal Lee (Carman) Berg, Cynthia Lynn (Carman) Lapp, Kevin Duane Carman, Kendal Don Carman, and Kyle David Carman. Just as precious to him as his own children are the sons and daughters that came through marriage: Marc Berg, Derwood Lapp, Sherry (Wahrman) Carman, Amy (Fortin) Carman, and Natasha (Edgerton) Carman.
Duane retired from farming in 2004, when he and Norma
moved to Oberlin to manage a small quilt shop. He worked part time as a
dietary aide at the Good Samaritan Home for several years. He loved
serving and visiting with the residents. He eventually transitioned to
helping Norma full time at the quilt shop. They loved spending time
working together to serve their customers. Duane accepted the Lord as
his Savior at a young age and continued to grow in his faith throughout
his life. Those left behind to celebrate his life, while anxiously
awaiting their reunion with him, include his wife, a brother, a sister, 5
children and their spouses, 20 grandchildren, and 5
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 6, 2020
at the Lund Cemetery. The book will be available to sign on Friday from
9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, Kansas. Memorial
contributions may be made to Miriam's Hope Ranch. Condolences may be
left at www.paulsfh.com