Kinghorn, David

David was born on December 11, 1942 in Pocatello, ID and 
passed away peacefully on May 16, 2010. He was the 5th of 8 
children born to Clyde M. Kinghorn and Beth Louise Spillman 
Kinghorn. David attended High School in Pocatello and 
graduated from Blackfoot High School. He later earned his 
college degree from the University of Maryland. David loved 
women and he married a few of them. He spent many years in 
Southeast Idaho before moving to Boise in the early 80's. As a 
youth, David had many jobs and was never without work. He 
was always a very hard worker and his work ethic was admired 
by many. He entered the Army in 1966 and sacrificed his 
entire life for his country. He primarily served overseas with 
tours in Germany, Korea and Cambodia. His selfless service 
earned him the rare distinction of a 100% service connected 
disabled veteran. David was an avid bowler with many 300 
games and State Championships to his name. He also enjoyed 
history, reading and playing chess. He would visit with anyone 
and could debate with the best. He was a lifetime member of 
the LDS church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 
Disabled American Veteran's. David was very proud of his 
heritage. He spoke often of both his Scottish and Jewish roots 
as well as his family's descent from Royalty. He had 2 
daughters: Carrie Lynn and Margie Ann. He also had a son, 
Brian, with whom he developed a very special relationship. 
Through his children, he had 5 grandchildren. He also had 
numerous nieces and nephews that loved their Uncle David. 
He had 2 brothers: Bob (Carol) Kinghorn, and Bill (Dart) and 5 
sisters: Carol (Dave) Andreason, Lois (John) Norton, Dorothy 
(Mike Walsh) Waddoups, Dolores Divine and Mary (Bill) Lloyd. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, 
brother Bob, sisters Lois and Carol, brothers-in-law John 
Norton and Dave Andreason, sister-in-law Sharon (Bill) 
Kinghorn, a granddaughter and a niece. A funeral service will 
be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at the Alden-
Waggoner Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Tom Warner of the 
Idaho State Veterans Home officiating. A committal service 
with military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Idaho State 
Veterans Cemetery. A viewing will take place from 10:00 a.m. 
until the time of service at the funeral chapel. Memorials are 
suggested to the Idaho State Veteran's Home, 320 Collins Rd, 
Boise, ID 83702.

Published in Idaho Statesman on May 19, 2010