David H. Conine, 71, of Chanute, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at his home. David was born December 30, 1938 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of N.H. "Herb" and M. Ollene (Stout) Conine. He grew up in Iola and graduated from Iola High School in 1956. After serving in the United States Marine Corp, David attended Allen County Community College and Kansas State University. On November 16, 1958, David married his high school sweetheart Patricia Kay Fox. They lived in several communities before moving to Chanute in 1972. David ran his own successful business, Midco Construction for years. He designed and built commercial and residential buildings throughout the area. His memberships include the First United Methodist Church, Aircraft Owners Pilot Association, and he was President of S.E.K. Mental Health. David was active in the progress of the community serving on numerous boards and in several organizations. He enjoyed trading stocks, traveling, working in the yard, his family and his friends. SURVIVORS: His devoted wife of 51 years: Patty Conine of the home 2 Daughters: Juli Henderson & husband, Richard of Rockwall, TX and Jill Haight & husband, Dan of Chanute, KS 1 Son: James David Conine & wife, Dawn of Kansas City, MO 1 Brother: Phillip Conine & wife, Cecilia of Memphis, TN 4 Grandchildren: Kaylee and Kelsi Henderson, Alleigh and Alec Haight 1 Step-Granddaughter: Leah Witt FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute. The Reverend Gerry Sharp will officiate. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: S.E.K. Mental Health or the First United Methodist Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.