Kevin Durbin

Kevin Carold Durbin, son of Lynn Marvin Durbin and Veronice Cleon Raninger Durbin, was born Jan. 5, 1952 in Jefferson. Kevin died Aug. 18, 2022 in Jefferson at the age of 70 years, 7 months, 13 days. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Chaplain Charlie Gilmore, Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club, officiated. His honorary bearers were Jesse Bennett, Cole Bennett, Jack Thornburg, Steve “Boar” Doyle, Levi Cloninger, Brett Goughnour, and all the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club. Graveside service were held at the St. Josephs Cemetery in Jefferson. A lunch was held at The Jefferson Elk’s Club.  Kevin was a donor, to the Iowa Donor Network. Kevin graduated from YJB (Yale, Jamaica, Bagley) High School in 1970. Then Kevin moved to Jefferson. He met Rebecca Beck and the two were united in marriage. They were blessed with four children Bridgett, Janelle, Kim, and Matthew. Kevin was a hard worker. He farmed for most his life, and then worked at Menards. He knew his customers well and they will never forget the many stories he would tell them. Kevin loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle anywhere at any time. He joined the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club on March 27, 2002, and his passion for riding grew. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, wife Becky Durbin, and nephew Jason “Jake” Durbin. He is survived by his companion of 14 years Doreen Ramsey of Jefferson; daughters Bridgett Springer of Chesapeake, Janelle Riepma (Eric) of Vancouver, Washington, and Kim Rosedale (Ken) of Arizona; son Matthew Durbin of Jefferson; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Don Durbin (Carolyn) of Linden; uncle Gary “Pete” Durbin of Bayard; aunts Carolyn Lanning (Dick), and Deanna Farewalls of Texas; other relatives; and many friends.