Billy Dean Harris
February 16, 2010
On February 16, 2010, Billy Dean Harris went to be with his Lord in Heaven.
Billy was born September 24, 1954 at Seminole, Oklahoma to Fay and Wanda Pope Harris.
He grew up at Woodward, Oklahoma and graduated from Woodward High School in 1972. Throughout his illness, the class of 1972 was an enjoyable source of friendship and support to him and his family. He graduated from the Oklahoma City School of Business and Banking in 1973, and enjoyed a successful career in the banking industry. He retired in 2004 from Mid-America Payment Exchange, Kansas City, Missouri. While working for MPX, he traveled the United States giving seminars on banking regulations. Billy and Cheryl Lynn Kassin were married May 31, 1980 at Woodward, Oklahoma.
Billy is survived by Cheryl, their son Cory Blair Harris, daughter-in-law Lisa, their granddaughter Reilee Marie and grandson Connor Fay. Billy also leaves behind his parents of Woodward, Oklahoma; his sister Linda Evans and husband Dale of Hutchinson, Kansas; two nieces; two nephews; his brother-in-law Steven Kassin; mother-in-law Joan Bush; and father-in-law Gerald Kassin. He is preceded in death by his infant brother Gary Don Harris and his sister Brenda Louise Harris.
Donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 1120 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64105.
Memorial Service
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at a memorial service on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at Bible Baptist Church, Woodward, Oklahoma.
Anna Lucile Staver
February 15, 2010
Anna Lucile Staver, 85, of Lenexa, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Memorial Visitation
A visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at the Chapel.
Tyrone Christopher Frey
February 15, 2010
Tyrone Christopher Frey, 45, of Overland Park, passed away suddenly Monday, February 15, 2010.
Ty was born January 6, 1965 to Mary and Glen Frey in Denver, Colorado. Ty graduated from Park Hill High School in 1983. After high school Ty received his certification in Auto-CAD from Pratt College in Topeka, Kansas. He was an employee for Butler Manufacturing for over 12 years. He enjoyed working with his hands, and ran his own home improvement business, “AnyThing You Need”.
Ty enjoyed spending time with his family camping, boating, and taking long walks. Ty’s favorite holiday was 4th of July, and was known for his elaborate fireworks explosions.
On June 30, 1990, Ty married Debbie Hinton at the Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas. She survives of the home. Ty is also survived by his daughter Dani Jane Frey; sons David Glen and Christopher James Frey; parents Glen and Mary Frey; sister, Julie Brough and husband Bill; mother-in-law, Beverly Jensen; sister and brother in law, Donna and Scott Neal; nieces Katie Jane Neal, Amanda Rachel Brough; nephews Michael Neal, Andrew and Samuel Brough; and dear life long family friend Debi Urteaga.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Frey Children’s Educational Fund.
Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Brian Nachbar
February 14, 2010
Brian Nachbar, 52, of Shawnee, Kansas, died February 14, 2010.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristie Nachbar; mother, Betty Lou Nachbar; brother, Steve Nachbar; and sisters, Diana Brown and Jennifer Lillig.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.
Dana Lell Basel
February 14, 2010
Dana Lell Basel, 85, died February 14, 2010 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
He was born in Lyndon, Kansas, raised his family in Shawnee, Kansas and retired to Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas in 1992. Prior to attending college he served in the army for three years in the European Theater of Operations in World War II. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Emporia State College and a master’s degree in education from the University of Kansas. He had a long distinguished career first as a teacher and later as a principal in the Shawnee Mission School District. He worked at Shawnee State Bank after retirement from the school district.
He was a long-time member of Shawnee United Methodist Church where he served as president of the board, helped form the local unit of the United Methodist Men, started the senior Ambassadors program with the help of others, and served as scoutmaster of Scout Troop 93 for five years. He was also very active in committees and as an usher.
He was a skilled woodworker and woodcarver. His love was bird watching and carving and painting birds. He also enjoyed gardening, calligraphy, and reading. He volunteered at Lakeview Village. People were important to him and it seemed he knew someone everywhere he went.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Prudence; their three sons, Dana Basel, Jr. and his wife Karen of Jefferson City, Missouri, Brian Basel and his wife Connie of Overland Park, Kansas, and Chris Basel and his wife Grace of Overland Park, Kansas. He also leaves six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ada Basel; his eight brothers; his sisters, and his daughter-in-law Kathy Basel, first wife of Chris.
The family suggests donations to Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203 or the Lakeview Village Foundation, 9100 Park Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, designated to the care center.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Shawnee United Methodist Church.
Elizabeth H. Pfeiffer
February 13, 2010
After a long and active life, Elizabeth Louise Pfeiffer, known affectionately as Betty, passed away this Saturday, February 13, 2010.
She was born June 7, 1921 in Taegu, Korea, to the Rev. Harold and Edna Henderson, Presbyterian Missionaries, and attended boarding school in Pyongyang, Korea. After returning to the U.S., she graduated from San Francisco State University, and, on February 16, 1945, she married Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Pfeiffer.
Betty and Bill served Presbyterian churches in Pleasanton, Syracuse, and Paola, Kansas. Betty was active in the church choir, teaching Sunday School and raising their two sons, Larry and Rick Pfeiffer. Later she sang in Rolling Hills Church choral group for 37 years.
Betty is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Rev. Dr. Bill Pfeiffer; her sons, Larry and Rick, and by their wives, Morgan and Cynthia; grandchildren, Ryan and his wife Libby, Jordan, Benjamin and his wife Sarah, and Jennifer and her husband Jason Wilson; great-granddaughter, Hallie Ann Pfeiffer; siblings and their spouses: The Rev. Richard Henderson of Story, Wyoming, Dr. Anne Henderson of Needham, Massachusetts, Mrs. Margaret Weaver and her husband Donald of Claremont, Florida, The Rev. Lloyd Henderson and his wife Valarie of Kentfield, California, Mrs. Kathleen Fine of Richmond, Virginia, David Henderson and his wife Katherine of Swoope, Virginia, and Ms. Deborah Henderson of Burlington, Virginia; and niece Mary Anne Arnott and husband Jim of Iola, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, who were missionaries in Korea, and by her stepmother, Renate Henderson of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.
Celebration of Life Services
The memorial celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday February 18, 2010, in the Chapel at Village Presbyterian Church.
William E. “Bill” Warner
February 13, 2010
William E. “Bill” Warner, 69, of Shawnee, precious child of God, died February 13, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. His family was with him.
Bill was born September 11, 1940, to Ruth and Victor Warner and raised on a farm near Iowa Falls, Iowa. He attended country school for nine years and graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1958. He then attended Parsons College and went on to teach history at Fairfield High School. In 1968 he took a job in computer programming with Hallmark Cards. In 1981 he began his career as business owner of Contractors Appliance.
Bill was well- known and loved for his big heart, wry wit and infectious sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, DeAnn Brooks Warner; children, Joy Warner of Mission, Kansas, and Rich Warner and daughter-in-law Kathe, and grandsons, Christopher and Matthew of Leawood, Kansas; brothers Jack, Bob, David; along with many other relatives.
Memorial gifts may be given to the church for missions or to Kansas City Hospice House.
Memorial Services
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
Barbara Ann McElheny
February 12, 2010
Barbara Ann McElheny, 77, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away, Friday, February 12, 2010 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Services
No public Service will be held.
Genevieve L. Reeves
February 12, 2010
Genevieve Louise Reeves, 84, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Lakeview Village Care Center.
Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth. She is survived by two daughters Susie (Michael) McClurg, Paola, Kansas, and Carol (Michael) Petitjean, Newton, Kansas; one sister Wanda (Loren) Buckles, Topeka, Kansas; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Genevieve was all about family — caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, they were her life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenexa United Methodist Church, 9138 Caenen Lake Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, where she had been a life member.
Visitation and Funeral
Visitation will be 4-6:00 p.m., Sunday February 14, 2010 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2010 at Lenexa United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Lenexa Cemetery.
William (Willie) J. VanHee
February 11, 2010
William (Willie) J. VanHee, 88, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at St. Luke’s South Hospital.
Willie was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus #2332 for over 50 years. He was also an Army Veteran of WWII, and a retired Belgian vegetable farmer.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Mary (Maes) VanHee; his first wife, Elsie (Lust) VanHee; one daughter Sister Maria VanHee O.S.B.; and a half sister Irene Dobbels Virad. Willie is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Betty) Morris Coomes VanHee of the home; two daughters, Joan VanHee, Merriam, Kansas and Rosemary (Richard) Steichen, Albuquerque, New Mexico; one step-son Michael ( Mi Young) Coomes, Honolulu, Hawaii; one brother Charles (Bernice) VanHee, Shawnee, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jane (John) Lewis, Palm Springs, California, Carol (Alexander) Hanuska, San Jose, California, Patrick Coomes, San Leandro, California, Shelia (Jared) Kubota, San Diego, California; and six great-grandchildren, Tatum, Pierce and Parker Lewis; Anna, Luke and Mia Hanuska.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Benedictine Sisters of Mt. St. Scholastica, 801 S. 8th Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation 6-8:00 p.m., will be Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, a Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.