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DAVID VOOGD 1959-2018
David Voogd
David Wayne Voogd, 59 of Denver, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.
Born March 28, 1959, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Clarence “Earl” and Margret “Peggy” (Harrison) Voogd. David grew up
in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School class of 1977. Attending Northwest College in Rapid City, South
Dakota graduating with degrees in Marketing and Business.
David influenced many young women when he was a Pageant director for many years. He was a mentor and friend to
many of the kids, that are now adults, they would tell you how he gave them confidence and a belief in themselves.
After his pageant days David moved to Minneapolis working as an instructor in Modeling and Acting. He won several
National awards as a Modeling instructor. He then moved to Kentucky working at Aperture and teaching Modeling.
Moving to Denver, to be closer to family. He worked and co-owned several John-Robert Powers Schools, started The
Crawford Agency with his sister. David was always very proud of the people he helped in his life, he would always try to
help them any time in any way he could.
David had a big personality, was a good friend, and touched many people in his life time. One of his favorites things to
do was to hang out with Maui at the Miami beach home. He loved to travel and celebrate with his good friends Kari and
Steve. Mexico was his favorite destination with them. There wasn’t a state fair or a flea market he did not love, he would
head straight for the roast corn. Many road trips with his good friend Connie, doing sales and stopping at every big
tourist trap along the way, to make Connie happy. He loved Christmas, he was a wizard with a glue gun, creating some
of the most beautiful decorations for those he loved. Most of all he loved to come home to Sheridan, to be with family.
Spending time with “The Great One” his great aunt Bettye Harrison. He would travel on a Friday so he would get to
Sheridan just in time for family dinner at “The Princesses” his cousin Kristy Anderson’s house.
In 2001 David was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, thanks to a drug trial his doctor got him into he was able to
overcome the cancer. It has been a tough, long painful road for him since then, battling liver failure for several years.
David was tough, if you saw him you may not know that there was anything wrong with him. He was not afraid to put on
a little make up to hide the dark circles under his eyes, get a good tan so he did not look pale, and push through the
pain.
David was preceded in death by his parents Peggy and Earl Voogd, grandparents Homer and Jessie Voogd, Joe and
Annie Harrison, brother Danny Voogd. He is survived by partner Maui Kafati-Batarse of Denver, and their little dog
Sheridan, his sister Terri Voogd of Sheridan, brother Nicky (Deejay) Voogd of Sheridan. His Great Aunt Bettye
Harrison, special cousin Kristy Anderson. God mother Jackie Dygert, godson Chad Dygert, special friends Connie
Steckling-Heideman, Kari Larson and Steve Voegeli. We will all remember the good times.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at St. Peters Episcopal Church with Father
John Meyer officiating. A reception will follow at the church in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E Ridge Rd, Sheridan, WY 82801
Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com.
David Wayne Voogd, 59 of Denver, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.
Born March 28, 1959, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Clarence “Earl” and Margret “Peggy” (Harrison) Voogd. David grew up
in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School class of 1977. Attending Northwest College in Rapid City, South
Dakota graduating with degrees in Marketing and Business.
David influenced many young women when he was a Pageant director for many years. He was a mentor and friend to
many of the kids, that are now adults, they would tell you how he gave them confidence and a belief in themselves.
After his pageant days David moved to Minneapolis working as an instructor in Modeling and Acting. He won several
National awards as a Modeling instructor. He then moved to Kentucky working at Aperture and teaching Modeling.
Moving to Denver, to be closer to family. He worked and co-owned several John-Robert Powers Schools, started The
Crawford Agency with his sister. David was always very proud of the people he helped in his life, he would always try to
help them any time in any way he could.
David had a big personality, was a good friend, and touched many people in his life time. One of his favorites things to
do was to hang out with Maui at the Miami beach home. He loved to travel and celebrate with his good friends Kari and
Steve. Mexico was his favorite destination with them. There wasn’t a state fair or a flea market he did not love, he would
head straight for the roast corn. Many road trips with his good friend Connie, doing sales and stopping at every big
tourist trap along the way, to make Connie happy. He loved Christmas, he was a wizard with a glue gun, creating some
of the most beautiful decorations for those he loved. Most of all he loved to come home to Sheridan, to be with family.
Spending time with “The Great One” his great aunt Bettye Harrison. He would travel on a Friday so he would get to
Sheridan just in time for family dinner at “The Princesses” his cousin Kristy Anderson’s house.
In 2001 David was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, thanks to a drug trial his doctor got him into he was able to
overcome the cancer. It has been a tough, long painful road for him since then, battling liver failure for several years.
David was tough, if you saw him you may not know that there was anything wrong with him. He was not afraid to put on
a little make up to hide the dark circles under his eyes, get a good tan so he did not look pale, and push through the
pain.
David was preceded in death by his parents Peggy and Earl Voogd, grandparents Homer and Jessie Voogd, Joe and
Annie Harrison, brother Danny Voogd. He is survived by partner Maui Kafati-Batarse of Denver, and their little dog
Sheridan, his sister Terri Voogd of Sheridan, brother Nicky (Deejay) Voogd of Sheridan. His Great Aunt Bettye
Harrison, special cousin Kristy Anderson. God mother Jackie Dygert, godson Chad Dygert, special friends Connie
Steckling-Heideman, Kari Larson and Steve Voegeli. We will all remember the good times.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at St. Peters Episcopal Church with Father
John Meyer officiating. A reception will follow at the church in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E Ridge Rd, Sheridan, WY 82801
Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com.
Still My Friend
© River Sacobie and Terri Voogd
You're still my family,
Even if we are not blood related
You're still my family,
Because it is a true bond
Special in its own way,
That took time to build,
And no matter what people say or do
You're still my family,
Since the day we first met
It was a friendship that was just meant to be,
We were inseparable, throughout our life
We have had our fights,
And did things that we may not have agreed with,
But no matter what happens
you will always be my family,
you're someone I know will always be there,
And I will always be there for you and you for me,
And if the day comes
When we do go our separate ways,
You are my family,
My friend, will always be in my heart,
Because you have changed my life in so many ways,
Gave a friendship that happens very few times in someone's life,
And
I want to say thank you, and that I love you
Forever and always as my family for life.
© River Sacobie and Terri Voogd
You're still my family,
Even if we are not blood related
You're still my family,
Because it is a true bond
Special in its own way,
That took time to build,
And no matter what people say or do
You're still my family,
Since the day we first met
It was a friendship that was just meant to be,
We were inseparable, throughout our life
We have had our fights,
And did things that we may not have agreed with,
But no matter what happens
you will always be my family,
you're someone I know will always be there,
And I will always be there for you and you for me,
And if the day comes
When we do go our separate ways,
You are my family,
My friend, will always be in my heart,
Because you have changed my life in so many ways,
Gave a friendship that happens very few times in someone's life,
And
I want to say thank you, and that I love you
Forever and always as my family for life.
I miss you more than I thought I would
And I cried much more than I thought I could.
As time goes on time heals all...
That's what they say!
Some times I smile I know you are near.
It's not enough you are not hear.
The years roll by I'm not the same.
Yet in my heart you still remain.
You left love behind when you left.
And a piece of me went with you that day.
Love your sister....
And I cried much more than I thought I could.
As time goes on time heals all...
That's what they say!
Some times I smile I know you are near.
It's not enough you are not hear.
The years roll by I'm not the same.
Yet in my heart you still remain.
You left love behind when you left.
And a piece of me went with you that day.
Love your sister....
Maui, Terri and our family's want to
thank everyone for their kind words and
support.
Thank You
thank everyone for their kind words and
support.
Thank You
We should all remember the good times David gave us!