Karl Kenneth Mairs

In Memorial

Karl Kenneth Mairs, 84, formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Blackhawk Assisted Living, Spring Hill, Kansas. 

 

Karl was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on April 15, 1925. He grew up in the Argentine area and graduated from Argentine High School in 1943.  He was especially proud that his mother received his diploma because he had joined the USMC prior to his graduation ceremony to serve in WWII.   Karl served in the USMC from1943-1946 in the Pacific Theatre. Following his return, he joined the Marine Reserves and was called  to serve again from 1950-51 in the Korean War.

 

Karl retired from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1971 after 15 years. Karl retired from the Boilermakers Local #83  after more than 40 years.

 

Karl was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Jean (Neely) Mairs in 1996 and his parents, William A. and Orpha F. Mairs. He is survived by his only son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth R and Patricia Mairs of Overland Park, Kansas; sister, Alice Zimmerman, Bonner Springs, Kansas; brother and his wife, Lloyd and Marge Mairs, Leavenworth, Kansas; beloved grandchildren, Melissa Mairs, Jonathan (Katey) Mairs and Christopher (Tarah) Mairs and cherished great granddaughter, Trinity Mairs all of Overland Park, Kansas.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association or Disabled American Veterans.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Friends may call from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.  Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the chapel; burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

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Posted by Obituaries on January 30, 2010     4 Comments

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  1. Heather Little on January 31st, 2010 8:10 pm

    This is a man that will be greatly missed. Lots of memories will be with each and everyone that met him. He was an awesome loveable person an absolute joy to be in the company of. My deepest sympathy goes to his family at this time. I will miss you Karl!

  2. jerry horseman on February 3rd, 2010 9:44 am

    MY DEEPEST SMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.
    JERRY

  3. Jim Reyes Jr. on February 3rd, 2010 11:01 am

    To Kenny and his family, My deepest condolences to you and I wanted to share a memory that had a lasting impression on me. When I was in my early Boilermaker years at Phillips refinery your father came to my rescue and saved me while I was falling down through a hole in the floor of a tower. I will never forget because the end result changed my safety awareness and my life forever.

  4. Tricia (mairs) Moxon on February 5th, 2010 1:09 pm

    Just wanted you all to know I am thinking of you today. Karl will definitely be missed. Praying for you!

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