David William Haferkamp
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On February 15, 2020 @ 11:32 am In Obituaries | 12 Comments
David “Dave” William Haferkamp, 78, of China Spring, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Providence Health Center in Waco surrounded by his family.
Cremation was arranged and provided by Lake Shore Funeral Home and Crematory
In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held.
He was the only child of Bill and Murl Haferkamp and was born in the home of his aunt and uncle, Paul and Alma Ehlers in Mart. He attended Waco area schools, graduating from Waco High School in 1960. Dave joined the US Marine Corps in 1965 and served for four years, which included a tour in Vietnam. He rose to the rank of Sergeant while serving and earned numerous medals including the Bronze Star for Valor.
Dave returned to Waco in 1969 after leaving the Marine Corps and later met Kat Ivy, whom he married in April of 1970. They had one child, Billy Haferkamp in 1971. Dave had two special hobbies, bowling and drag racing. One hobby allowed him to meet the love of his life, Kat at Lake Air Lanes in 1970. The other stemmed from his love of fast cars from his childhood. He loved racing his Nova, mainly at Academy Drag Strip in Little River, Texas. Many special friendships came from being involved with both of these hobbies. Dave will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, strength and the selfless attitude he showed towards all he met.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Kat; son, Billy and wife, Kathryn and their children, Lauryn and Will, Bumpy’s only grandchildren.
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So sorry to here this RIP David.
So sorry for you loss.He was a good man.He will be missed.
Dave was a very special man. We shared grandchildren– Lauryn and Will
Billy became our son-in-law in 1996. Dave and Kathy became part of our family and our friends
Dave got his wings on Feb 14 and he took a piece of our heart with him. He will be missed
Love you Kat, Billy, Kathryn, Lauryn, and Will
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. It sure made us think of all those Saturday nights all of us had together and how much fun we had. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing we were classmates in WHS 1960.
RIP Dave.
Kat,
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was such a nice man and a great racer. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dwight and Linda Allen
Kat and Billy we are so sorry to hear about Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy, Billy & family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you now and in the days ahead.
sorry to hear about David. we had a lot of fond memories from the old drag racing days at little River. I even purchased the old white nova that he made famous by winning a lot of races with it. well its time to say goodbye to an old friend. Sending prayers to you and your loving family. Stand tall David until we meet again. God bless !!!
This is Connie Cooper Caldwell My father is Brad Cooper we are so sorry to hear about David my Dad Brad is trying to get in touch with Kat or Billy his phone number is 972-452-8290 he is David’s cousin. If any one could please contact him with some information that would be great.
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My sweet Cat… Love you and Mr Dave so much… always here for you…Jenita