Dr. David J. Hurt, 77, Shawnee, KS, passed away Monday, April 15th, 2019 peacefully at his residence. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 20th at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS.
David was born August 24th, 1941, in Hays, Kansas, the son of James and Elsie Hurt. He was a proud Eagle Scout, achieving the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. David received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Counseling at Fort Hays State University. He then went on to complete his Doctorate’s in Counseling at Kansas State University.
David was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elsie Hurt. He is survived by his wife, Denise Underwood-Hurt, sister, Linda Ubelaker (Doug), children, Dean Hurt (Lori), Jana Grimm (John), Dylan Hurt (Courtney), Derek Hurt, nieces, Kelli King (David), Krisa Schneider (Joel) and grandchildren, Tori Mizell (Jeffrey), Lexi Grimm, Kami Grimm, Alli Grimm, Haleigh Hurt, and Ethan Hurt, and first great grandchild, Jay Mizell. The family has requested that guests wear bright colors as this is a celebration of a life welllived. David’s family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love and support during this time of sorrow.