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Rev. John W. DeVasher
Reverend John W. DeVasher, 97, retired Assembly Of God minister, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2003. Services Friday, October 3, 2003, 1:00 P.M. at the Maranatha Worship Center, 888 South Webb, Wichita, Kansas.
Rev. DeVasher was born on a farm near Warrensburg, MO on Jan 13, 1906. He lived in Parson, KS, Kansas City and Los Angeles, CA before establishing permanent Residence in Wichita in 1949.
While living in Los Angeles he attended and graduated from Bible School in 1940. After moving to Wichita he founded the South Seneca Assembly of God Church and the first service was in June 1955. After retiring as a full pastor he served as Visitation pastor at the First Assembly of God now known as Maranatha Worship Center. In 1998, he received special recognition for 50 years of dedicated ministry with the Assemblies of God organization.
Other than his church work, he enjoyed his family, traveling, gardening and working on automobiles.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clovia, granddaughter, Deena Ortiz and grandson, Larry Stover.
He is survived by his wife, Cleda; his daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Karl Krausse of Wichita: two step-daughters and son-in-laws, Peggy and Merle Shoemaker of Derby, KS and Sharon and Dick Jones of Wichita, two step-sons and daughters-in-law, El and Jeanne Giltner of Ft. Scott, KS, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Memorials have been established with
Maranatha Worship Center 888 South Webb Wichita, KS 67207
Colonial Heights Assembly 5200 S. Broadway Wichita, KS 67216
Cook, Verla
COOK, VERLA, 92, homemaker, died Monday, September 30, 2003.
Service: 10:30 Sat. Oct. 4, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel.
Survivors: Son; Robert Cook, Ponte Verde, FL, Five grandchildren, Four Great-grandchildren. A Memorial has been established with: Alzheimer Association Sunflower Chapter 347 Laura Wichita, KS 67211-1518.
Beery, Barbara Jeanne (Draper)
Beery, Barbara Jeanne (Draper), 75, retired Sedgwick County Department of Mental Health employee, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Visitation with family from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Downing and Lahey West . Service, 2 PM, Friday, Goddard United Methodist Church. Mrs. Beery was born in Peabody, Kansas on December 25, 1927 to parents, Floyd and Virl Draper. Survivors: husband, Eston E. Beery; sons, James Bussart of Goddard, Michael Bussart of Scottsdale, AZ; stepson, Mark Beery of Caracas, Venezuela; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Mike Smith of Wichita; stepdaughters and spouses, Delores and Dennis Norwood of Chattanooga, TN, Lee and Jeff Johnson of Chicago, IL; grandchildren and spouses, Todd and LuAnna Lyne of Farmington, AR, Brett and Krystal Bussart, Bryce Bussart, and Brandy and Karl Kruse all of Wichita, Sean Bussart of Scottsdale, AZ, Erin and Steve Davis of Goddard, Sierra Bussart of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandchildren, Carter Davis and Taylor Davis of Goddard, Whitney and Morgan Rosebeary of Farmington, AR, Ashbee Kruse of Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Goddard United Methodist Church, 300 N. Cedar, Goddard 67052 and Goddard Public Library, 315 S. Main, Goddard 67052. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Collins, Philip W.
Collins, Philip W., 63, Towne West Square employee, died Thursday, October 2, 2003. Graveside service, 2 PM, Saturday, Melvern (KS) Cemetery. Survivors: sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and George Herrington of Wichita; one nephew, niece, great-nephew, and great-niece. Memorial established with Westlink Christian Church, 2001 N. Maize Road, Wichita, KS 67212. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Glass, Gretchen A.
Glass, Gretchen A., 52, died Thur. Oct. 2. Visitation: 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Sun. Oct.5, Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Service: 10:00 A.M. Mon. Oct. 6, Glenn Park Christian Church. Survivors: Brothers: Michael G. Glass, Arlington Heights IL, and Patrick R. Glass, Westminister, MD, and several nieces and Nephews. Gretchen loved doing crafts and was very proficient on the computer. A memorial has been established in her name with Glenn Park Christian Church, 2757 S. Glenn, Wichita, KS 67217.
Blick, Gregory N.
ANDALE, KANSAS
Blick, Gregory N., 87, retired farmer and insurance agent, died Saturday, October 4, 2003. Rosary, 5 PM Sunday; service, 10:30 AM, Monday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Andale. Survivors: wife, Carolyn; sons, Mark of Houston, TX, Pat of Wichita, Paul of Andale, John of North Richland Hills, TX; daughters, Joyce Dugan of Wichita, Mary Beth Mas of Coral Springs, FL, Ann May of Mt. Hope, Margaret Eck of Goddard, Barbara Nunez of Auborn, CA; brother, Ernest of Wichita; 34 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Hospice Care of Kansas, 2505 N. Main, North Newton, KS 67117 and St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 8, Andale, KS 67001. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Bussart, William James "Jim"
Bussart, William James “Jim”, 54, retired car salesman, died Monday, October 6, 2003. Visitation with family, 6-8 PM, Thursday; service, 3 PM, Friday, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Survivors: sons and daughter-in-law, Brett and Krystal Bussart, Bryce Bussart; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Karl Kruse, all of Wichita; brother, Michael Bussart of Scottsdale, AZ; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Michael Smith of Wichita; stepgranddaughter, Ashbee Kruse; four nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and nephews. Memorial established with American Lung Association, 4300 Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604.
Ott, Alberta I.
Ott, Alberta I., 88, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 in Wichita. Services will be held at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, at Reformation Lutheran Church. Alberta was born in Greenwood County, KS on March 22, 1915. She graduated from Eureka High School in 1934. She and her husband owned and operated Ott’s Café in Eureka for many years. She provided child care for many Wichita children at East Heights United Methodist Church Mom’s Day Out and at other organizations. Alberta was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Shirley V. Ott, parents, three brothers and four sisters. Alberta is survived by sons, Melvin D. Ott (Sharon), Ronald E. Ott (Carol) and Gary L. Ott (Anita), all of Wichita; grandchildren, David N. Ott (Angela) of Wichita, Lisa G. Greenstreet (Daryl) of Mission, KS, Barbara J Borg (Steve) of Andover, Janice E. Steffen (Craig) of Lenexa, KS, Julia A. Regier (Nathan) of Newton, KS, Christine I. Murcek (Richard) of Omaha, NE and Tracey L. Bauer (Matthew) of Wichita; twelve great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th, Wichita, KS, 67206. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Palubicki, Estelle G.
Palubicki, Estelle G., 91, retired physician’s assistant, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003. Service, 11 AM, Saturday, St. Mary’s Cathedral. Born October 2, 1912 in Winona, Minnesota to parents, Stanley and Ann (Kukowska) Grupa. Preceded in death by: husband, John; son, John Jr. (Jack); sisters, Helen Wing and Dorothy Koutsky; brother, Father Henry Grupa. Survivors: son, Stephen (Kathryn) Palubicki of Wichita; brothers, Stanley (Lorraine) Grupa of Minneapolis, MN, Fritz Grupa of Hastings, MN; grandson, Matthew (Michelle) Palubicki of Shawnee, KS; great-grandson, Henry Palubicki; many nieces and nephews. Memorial established with Newman University Nursing Scholarship, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
George, Lois Emily
George, Lois Emily, 92, retired teacher and homemaker, died Thursday, October 9, 2003. Service 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Preceded in death by husband, Miles W. George. Survivors: son, Hal Miles George of Villa Park, CA; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Koles of Topeka; grandsons, Alexander Koles of St. Paul, MN, Jonathan, David and Daniel George, all of Villa Park, CA. A memorial has been established with KSU Foundation, Lois George Memorial Fund, 2323 Anderson, S-500, Manhattan, KS, 66502-2911.
DuPont, Agnes H.
DuPont, Agnes H., 82, retired Southwestern Bell employee, died Monday, October 13, 2003. Service 10:00 A.M., Saturday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Agnes was born March 27, 1921 in Charleroi, PA. She traveled to many places in the world for 24 years with her husband, Charles while he was in the military. During the military travels, she participated as a volunteer Gray Lady and Dental assistant. Agnes & Charles were married on December 29, 1940 and celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last December. Agnes & Charles were very close and shared equally the many family tasks. Survivors: husband, Charles; daughters, Vickie Hendricks of Las Vegas, NV, Joann Caley (Dalton) of Goddard, KS; granddaughters, Terry Frank of Las Vegas, NV, Sherry Brady of Salina, KS and Rachelle Caley of Nebraska; six great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Kansas Dialysis Association, 1035 N. Emporia, Suite 105, Wichita, KS, 67214.
Babcock, Ruth Kincaid
Babcock, Ruth K., 83, retired Wichita public school nurse, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003. Visitation for family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Sunday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Service 10:00 A.M., Monday, Eastminster Presbyterian Chapel. Survivors: husband, Howard; son, Kent Babcock (Kathie) of La Grange, TX; brother, Bill Kincaid; sisters, Nell Niles, Juanita Chastain, Bobbye Byrnes, Carolyn Brewer and Marion Kincaid; grandchildren, Michael Babcock and Emily Martin. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with Alzheimer’s Association of the Great Plains, 347 Laura, Wichita, KS, 67211. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Watson, Beatrice
Watson, Beatrice, 99, retired Willard Elementary 3rd grade teacher, died Thursday, October 16, 2003. Viewing 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Sunday and Monday, October 19 & 20. Service 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 2, 2003, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Graveside service, 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 3, 2003, Lakeview Cemetery. Preceded in death by husband, H. Kenneth Watson. Survivors: daughter, Diane Harshbarger of Green Brook, NJ; son, Mike Watson of Makaha, Hawaii; grandchildren, Doug Harshbarger, Laura Alexander, Keoni and Micah Watson. A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202.
Sion, R. Rae
Sion, R. Rae, 87, retired business owner, died Thursday, October 16, 2003. Trisagion and service 7:00 P.M., Sunday, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Committal 11:00 A.M., Monday, Mission Chapel Mausoleum. Preceded in death by husband, Michael Elias Sion.
Mrs. Sion was born in Wichita and lived here all of her life with the exception of the years 1947 to 1953, when she, her husband and children resided in Atlantic City, New Jersey, prior to moving back to Wichita.
She traveled from coast to coast several times a year, visiting her children and attending church conventions and social events. Her passion for travel also included 2 separate visits to the Holy Land and trips to Europe. She supported a number of charities and never hesitated to give of herself to those in need. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening and reading. Her life revolved around her church, her children and her grandchildren. As a widow, she started her own business, Sion Retail Liquor, first at one location and then another.
Survivors: son, Dr. Edward Michael Sion of Philadelphia, PA; daughters, Linda Sion Taylor of San Diego, CA and Janet Sion Hammond of Denver, CO; brothers, Richard and William Ayesh, both of Wichita; grandchildren, Michael Edward and Melanie Kay Sion, both of Washington D.C., Andrew Gilbert Hammond of Denver, CO and Ainsley Sion Taylor of San Diego, CA. A memorial has been established with St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th, Wichita, KS, 67206. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Edgerton, Hugh Simon
Edgerton, Hugh Simon, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003.
Born Jan. 4, 1916 in Wichita, he attended KU Graduate School, was a graduate of William Jewell College and New York University School of Retailing and served as a 1st Lt. in the Army during World War II. He was the owner and operator of House of Carpet in Wichita for many years before retiring in 1998. Hugh was a former resident of Eastborough and was Eastborough Chief of Police.
Hugh was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Wichita, a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Albert Pike Masonic Lodge, Wichita Consistory as a 33rd Degree Mason, the Midian Shrine and The Royal Order of Jesters. Hugh was active in Friends of McConnell and the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee.
Every Christmas for over 40 years he brought joy to children in his portrayal of Santa Claus for the Institute of Logopedics, Wichita Children’s Home, Wichita Country Club and Crestview Country Club as well as his friends and family.
Survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Anne Bono, Sherman, TX, Carolyn Nickel, Wichita; stepson, Wayne Snyder, Chicago, IL; stepdaughter, Kimberly Osborn, Cotter, AR; sister, Mary Ann Ranney, Wichita; 6 granddaughters; 4 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter; a niece and nephews.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Downing and Lahey Mortuary East. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church of Wichita. A memorial has been established in his name at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Coulter, Craig Alan
Coulter, Craig Alan, 55, registered nurse, died Saturday, October 18, 2003. Visitation 6:00~8:00 P.M., Sunday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Service 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, Hope Mennonite Church. Preceded in death by his father, Harold and sister, Jodi Coulter. Survivors: wife, Yvonne; daughter, Erica Coulter of Wichita; son, Rustin Coulter of Wichita; mother, Mrs. Harold Coulter of Cedar Vale, KS; brother Cary Coulter (Suzan) of Overland Park, KS. Memorials have been established with Hope Mennonite Church~Memorial Garden, 868 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS, 67212 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202.
Gipson, Gary H.
Gipson, Gary H., 62,
retired diesel mechanic,
died Tuesday, January 1, 2002.
Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Thursday; service, 11:00 A.M., Friday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Elaine; sons, Gary and Alan, both of Wichita; daughters, Nannette Calkin, Michelle McWhorter, Denise Ross, all of Rose Hill; brother, Michael of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; sisters, Arlene McDonough of Owasso, Oklahoma, Patricia Rhoades of Wichita, Debra McDaniels of McPherson; eighteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Britton, Elizabeth H.
BRITTON, ELIZABETH, 94, of Wichita,
retired Wichita Public Schools substitute teacher and homemaker, died Tuesday, January 1, 2002.
Service, 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 5, First United Methodist Church, Wichita, Graveside service, 3:00 P.M., Saturday, Wayne Cemetery, Lewis, Kansas
Survivors: daughter, Betty Moats of Wichita; sister, Mary Laney of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren and spouses, Nancy and Tony Supancic; Lee Ann Moats; Britton R. Moats; Amy and Shawn Privat; great grandchild, Tony Supancic V; nephew, Rev. Dr. James T. Laney;
Memorial has been established with
First United Methodist Church T.V. Ministry
330 North Broadway
Wichita, Kansas 67202
