Charles A. Lightwine

In Memorial

Charles A. Lightwine, 86 of Shawnee, Kansas passed away May 28, 2009 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park.  

 

He was born in Buffalo, Missouri June 14,1922 to John and Elizabeth Lightwine, he had a brother Henry and step sister Mary. Charlie was a veteran of World War II and served in the Coast Guard. He retired from General Motors Fairfax and Griffin Wheel Inc. of Munice, Kansas. He spent his retired years being a” winter Texan” and spending summers at Pomme De Terre Lake fishing, boating and camping with his family.  He will be missed by all that knew of him.

 

He is survived by his wife Betty Joyce Reed of 61 years, their three children, Pat (Ed) Flynn, of Lenexa, Kansas. Albert (Joyce) Lightwine of DeSoto, Kansas. and Alan (Sherry) Lightwine of Olathe, Kansas; six grandchildren: Jennifer Gulick, Kelly Klein, Jamie Voorhies, Matthew Flynn, Ryan Flynn, Sarah Lightwine; and five great-grandchildren: Macey and Ryle Voorhies, Carter and Jillian Gulick and Kate Klein. 

 

Memorials may be made to the VFW in memory of Charlie. 

 

Visitation and Memorial Service

 

A celetration of his life will be Monday, June 1, 2009 with a visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.with a funeral service immediately after at 11:00 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. There will be a private burial service. 

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Posted by Obituaries on May 28, 2009     3 Comments

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  1. Curt Hill on May 31st, 2009 5:54 pm

    Sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time.

  2. Frank and Mary Dodd on June 1st, 2009 10:47 am

    We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Lightwine’s death. We have not spoken to him for several years as I started back to work and wasn’t home to get all the home repairs booked. Needless to say, our home needs a lot of help! Charlie and his buddy painted our house inside and out and did so many repairs for us through the years! Frank got Charlie’s name from a friend who also worked for Sealy Mattress. We know about his sons and his grandkids and remember one grandaughter went to Ft Hays on a track scholarship! Our children are now 23,27,29 and 31 but they were underfoot a lot when we used Charlie. Since i did not hear of his passing until this morning, Frank and I were not able to come to the services. Just know we have often thought of Charlie Lightwine through the years and loved him and trusted him completely! Our thoughts and prayers will be for dear Charlie and his loving family!

  3. Judy Hedrick on June 4th, 2009 6:52 am

    It was a very touching service. I am sorry for your loss, but know your warm memories will sustain you. I sure Charlie was very proud of his grandchildren. They were very impressive.

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