David E. Reavis
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Memorial services for David Earl Reavis, 74, Lawrence will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Baldwin City Healthcare.
David was born February 14, 1943 in Kansas City, KS the son of Melvin Lewis and Mary Louise (Newby) Reavis.
He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from Kansas City Community College and then to the University of Kansas where he received his BA Degree in American Studies with concentration in English, Sociology, and American Culture.
He served his country in the United States Army Military Police during the Vietnam War.
David was President and an active member of the Kansas State FOP and local lodge #2. He also served on the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission for eight years and in 1980 he was appointed to the Governor’s Committee on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. He attended many police related training courses and workshops.
He started his career as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Johnson County. He was then hired as a dispatcher for the Lawrence Police Department in 1967 and in 1968 became a police officer for the Lawrence Police Department. In 1979 he was promoted to Detective until he retired in 1993 with 31 years of law enforcement service. He then opened the Reavis Agency, a private detective agency.
He married Nancy Elaine Lute in June 29, 1968 in Appleton City, MO. She preceded David in death on November 19, 1992. He later married Barbara
Carol Brown on May 31, 1997 in Lawrence. She also preceded him in death on December 6, 2004.
Survivors include his son, Joel D. Reavis, Lawrence; and stepson, Todd A. Fitzpatrick, Wichita, KS. Other survivors include Bill Reavis and Carol Heil, Suzanne Reavis and John VanZandt, Dimple Lute, Jack and Pam Hedger, Cindy Onelio and several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by Warren Reavis and Richard Lute.
Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of donor’s choice and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
My deepest sympathy to David’s family, friends, and fellow officers. I did not know David well. I met him when we both testified at the statehouse in favor of concealed carry. We were both retired at the time. He was a very intelligent man, and his words and the manner in which he presented them, were better than mine. I liked him and wished we had a chance to become closer friends. I am sure he was great detective for the LPD. I served with SN County for 30 years. A fine, smart man has been lost to us. I miss him, and am so sorry for his passing.
My deepest sympathy to David’s family, friends, and fellow officers. I did not know David well. I met him when we both testified at the statehouse in favor of concealed carry. We were both retired at the time. He was a very intelligent man, and his words and the manner in which he presented them, were better than mine. I liked him and wished we had a chance to become closer friends. I am sure he was great detective for the LPD. I served with SN County for 30 years. A fine, smart man has been lost to us. I miss him, and am so sorry for his passing.
My husband Steve and I met Dave when he was dating his now-late second wife, Barb, who was a dear friend of ours. The four of us had great fun together…mostly having awesome conversations and lots of laughs over delicious food.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family for their loss. We’ll be making a donation in his name so that his memory will live on.
Kendall Simmons
Steve Braswell
My husband Steve and I met Dave when he was dating his now-late second wife, Barb, who was a dear friend of ours. The four of us had great fun together…mostly having awesome conversations and lots of laughs over delicious food.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family for their loss. We’ll be making a donation in his name so that his memory will live on.
Kendall Simmons
Steve Braswell
Joel ,
So sorry to read about your dad. Remember him from your scouting days and when he was a detective with LPD.
Kathy and David Guth