Galen D. Kubin, age 92, of Abilene, passed away Sunday May 24th, 2020 at his farm home north of Abilene. He was born October 11th, 1927 in McPherson, Kansas, the son Wilbur F. “Bill” and Anna C. (Gustafson) Kubin. He grew up on the family farm, and graduated from McPherson High School.
Galen served with the Army Corps of engineers for two years.
On January 20th of 1952 he married Doris A. Ledy. Most of their lives were spent north of Abilene on their dairy farm. He was an “independent, stubborn, bull-headed farmer” at heart, and he was proud of it. Despite being retired, he maintained an avid interest and “opinion” on the operation of his farm.
He was passionate about his Christian faith, and served the Lord as a Sunday school teacher, song leader, and board member for the Abilene Wesleyan Church. He also worked in the Kansas district leadership for the Wesleyan Men. He took a special interest in foreign missions, and organized trips and led teams of builders to the Wesleyan medical compounds in Haiti. This inspired his daughter, Susan, who has been serving since 2011 in medical ministry to a remote mountain area with EMEVI – Evangelical Living Water Ministry of Haiti. In recent years, Galen found spiritual fellowship at the Community Bible Church in Abilene. In retirement, he continued to mentor, and be an inspiration to those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris, in 2015; his parents; and his sister, Billie Ann Morse. He is survived by daughters; Gayle Ann (Mike) Simpson of Topeka, Kansas; and Dr. Susan D. (David) Thompson of Abilene; 2 grandsons, Christopher (Lulu) Thompson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Jonathan Thompson of Des Moines, Iowa; 3 great-grandchildren, Rowen, Gillian, and Oliver, of Oklahoma City.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family will have a private funeral with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. A recording of the service will be available within a few days, at the church Facebook site.
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There will be no official visitation with family present at the funeral home. However, friends may stop by Danner Funeral Home, Wednesday between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm for viewing, and to sign the guest registry. We ask that you respect the guidelines for social distancing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the medical ministry of EMEVI - in care of Dr. Susan Thompson, or to the Community Bible Church building fund through Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, Kansas 67410.