David Warren Jameson

David Warren Jameson, age 75, of Monett, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his lov- ing family on Friday, August 28, 2026.
David was born on October 15, 1950, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, the son of the late Virgil E. and Ma- retta N. (Reinke) Jameson. He graduated from Wichita East High School in 1968 and went on to dedicate 20 years of his life to the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. During his distinguished military career, David served as a Missile Maintenance Techni- cian and Nuclear Weapons Superintendent. His service took him and his family to many places, including Banbury and Oxford, England, where his two sons were born, as well as Georgia, Quebec, Colorado, & North Dakota.
Following his military service, David con- tinued his education and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1989. He went on to work as a Software Engineer for Cargill in Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, and Wichita, Kansas. In 2001 he began working as a Software Engineer for EFCO in Monett, Missouri where he retired in 2019.
On August 31, 1969, David married his high school sweetheart, Cathy. Their marriage was a testament to a lifetime of love, friendship, and devotion, and they were blessed with 57 years together. David treasured his time with Cathy, and together they enjoyed traveling, including several international cruises and many adven- tures along the way.
David was a man of many interests and pas- sions. He was an avid Corvette enthusiast and owned three different Corvettes throughout his life, with his red C8 Corvette being his final one. He especially enjoyed racing and performance driving. He attended track training at the Ron Fellows Race Course and participated several times in the Spring Mountain Performance Course and Performance Driving School near Las Vegas, Nevada. He enjoyed the thrill of performance driving, including reaching speeds of 130 miles per hour on the track, and he was also an enthusiastic Formula 1 fan.
David also enjoyed hunting and shooting sports. In quieter moments, he enjoyed creating stained glass pieces, many of which he gave to friends and family to be treasured today. He loved classic movies and reading, and was known for his wide-ranging knowledge and curiosity about the world. He could always contribute something interesting to a conversation—and you certainly wouldn’t want to go up against him in a game of trivia!
David was a member of First United Methodist Church in Monett. His faith was an important part of his life, and he recently had the oppor- tunity to lead a Bible study at the church, an experience he greatly enjoyed. He found mean- ing in sharing his faith and spending time in fellowship with others.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy; his two sons, David and wife Gina of Waukee, Iowa, and Christopher and wife Beth of St. Charles, Missouri; and his five grandchildren, Matthew, Hannah Downs and husband Tan- ner, Jett and wife Emma, John, and Jace. He is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Blunt and husband Daniel of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; his niece, Bonnie Siefkes, husband Craig, and their daughter, Kaylin Mulkey, all of Ocala, Florida; and Jaymeson Blunt and wife Lauren of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania.
He will be remembered as a devoted hus- band, loving father and grandfather, faithful servant, proud veteran, and lifelong learner who embraced both adventure and the simple joys of being with those he loved. His family will forever cherish his memory. David leaves behind a legacy of love, service, faith, family, and adventure. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be at Buchanan Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church in Monett. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Edna Cemetery in Edna, Kansas. Memorial contribu- tions will go to the First United Methodist Church in Monett. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.