LTC Ellis Dudley Dinsmore, (USAR Ret)

LTC Ellis Dudley Dinsmore, (USAR Ret)

Ellis Dudley Dinsmore, Sr., 82, Shawnee, Kansas, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, Monday, November 21, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Dudley was born September 11, 1929, in El Paso, Texas, to Andrew D. “Cub” and Laurene Dinsmore.  Growing up he lived in numerous places around the state of New Mexico and spent most of his adult life in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  He married Rose Payne on July 28, 1958, and they were blessed with 53 wonderful years together.  Dudley graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1952 and entered active duty as an armor officer in the United States Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After serving his country for 24 years in the United States Army Reserve, culminating as commander of the 383rd Quartermaster Battalion, 90th ARCOM, Dudley retired in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

 

In addition to his reserve duties, Dudley was a construction supervisor with Burn Construction Company in Las Cruces where he was employed for over 35 years.

 

Dudley and his wife, Rosie, moved to the Kansas City area in 2000.  He continued serving his community and country by supervising the building of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church and serving as an usher. One of Dudley’s greatest joys was serving at the International Loan Closet at Fort Leavenworth where he and his family served international officers, from over 90 countries, attending Army Command and General Staff College.

 

Dudley was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.  He attended Harvest Bible Chapel of Kansas City where he served as a greeter.

 

Dudley was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Hill on October 11, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Rose F. Dinsmore; son-in-law, Donald Hill, Shawnee, Kansas; daughter, Cindy Goforth and husband, Kerry, Shawnee, Kansas; son, Ellis Dudley Dinsmore, Jr. and wife, Debbie, Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

 

Visitation and Graveside Service

 

Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.  Graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday, November 25, 2011, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

 

Memorial Contributions

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114-9808.

 

 

 

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  1. Kris Taylor on November 23rd, 2011 10:10 am

    Rose & Cindy,
    It was a joy to see you at the Hospice House on Saturday evening. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family during this difficult time. I rejoice in Dudley’s life well lived. May God comfort your hearts.
    In Christ, Kris Taylor (Lenexa Baptist Church)

  2. Janice Chandler on November 23rd, 2011 11:26 am

    Rosie and Cindy, our hearts go out to you and your family. You have been through so much. We pray you find some rest and peace. May the memories of your sweet husband and dad comfort you. Love, Ray and Janice Chandler

  3. David and Paula Bicket on November 23rd, 2011 2:29 pm

    Words can’t describe the blessings Dudley gave his family and friends. He will be missed, but we know that Dudley is now surrounded by the beauty that made him such a wonderful person.

    I’ll always have the memories of home support at your home. The fellowship was genuine, loving and understood. And my 50th birthday party you threw for me. Both of you were full of grace and I miss those days. Rosie and Cindy, we are truly sorry for your loss. In addiiton, your loss of Sherri, we are so sorry. We love you!

  4. David and Glenna Gibbs on November 24th, 2011 9:50 am

    Dear Dinsmore Family,

    Know that our thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of Dudley. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.

    Glenna and David

  5. Jan Evans on November 28th, 2011 4:34 pm

    Dear Rosie & Cindy, We were so saddened around here when we heard of Dudley’s passing. Our hearts go out to you. He was such a great person – I am so blessed to have known him and worked with him while you all were in St. Joseph and he worked on the building at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. May God comfort all of you.

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