David Lee Purkey peacefully passed away on October 13, 2021 in Sidney, MT. He was born on February 5, 1945 in Texas. His life was full of adventures. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, training horses, hunting, fishing, traveling, water skiing, telling jokes, and much more.
Time with family was important and in recent years he and his wife, Sharon, traveled around the western part of the U.S. visiting relatives. They were able to attend a number of family reunions.
Though Dave didn’t have any biological children, he considered all his nieces and nephews, his students, and his many foster children, as “His Kids”.
Dave retired from two careers; he worked as a policeman until 1990, and as a high school history teacher in North Dakota until 2010.
A strong faith was at the core of Dave’s life. He loved studying the bible and having theological discussions with fellow believers.
David leaves behind; his wife, Sharon Purkey; his brother, Richard Purkey; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved fur babies.
David was preceded in death by; his parents, Russell and Mary Purkey; and his older brothers, Leon and Robert Purkey.