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WIGGINS
Senator Harry Wiggins, 71, passed away July 31, 2004 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 1, 1932 to Dr. John Wiggins and Helen Murphy Wiggins.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 from 5-8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 7502 Main Street. There will be a rosary at 5 p.m. Close friends Fred Dreiling, David Glass and Kevin Mullally will offer special remembrances at 7 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, August 5, 2004 at 10 a.m., also at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Center, 8745 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138 and to the Helen Wiggins Scholarship Fund at Rockhurst College, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64110.
Harry Wiggins was born in Kansas City, Missouri and lived there all of his life. He attended grade and high schools before entering his beloved Rockhurst College. While at Rockhurst he began his life's mission of public service as President of the student body. He also joined Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity, was elected Chapter President and later served three times as National President. As a senior in college he was selected for membership in Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society and to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After graduation from Rockhurst, Harry won a three-year scholarship to attend Law School at St. Louis University.
From 1957 to 1959 Harry served in the United States Army as Legal Advisor to the 2nd U. S. Army Missile Command at Fort Hood, Texas , receiving a Certificate of Achievement for Distinguished Services upon his discharge.
Harry returned home to Kansas City to begin the practice of law but quickly involved himself in public service. He served as Kansas City's chairman for John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign where he met and became close friends with Robert F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy appointed Harry Assistant U. S. Attorney in 1961 and he served in that office for 5 1/2 years, prosecuting in some of Kansas City's most renowned criminal trials.
Harry served as Supervisor of Liquor Control under Governor Warren Hearnes from 1967 to 1970. He returned home to run successfully for Western Judge of Jackson County, an office formerly held by President Harry S. Truman. He served for two years before working to eliminate his own job through the enactment of the Home Rule Charter creating the County Executive and County Legislature.
In 1973, newly elected Governor Christopher S. Bond asked Harry to join his administration as General Counsel for the Public Service Commission. He returned to Kansas City in 1974 to seek the 10th District seat in the Missouri Senate. He defeated a three-term incumbent by 6,000 votes and would be elected by overwhelming majorities six more times and retired in 2002 having served 28 years in the Missouri Senate. He served as Kansas City's first ever Majority Floor Leader from 1980 to 1984. During his 28-year Senate career, Harry never missed a roll call vote, logging a total of over 17,000 consecutive roll calls in what is believed to be a national record.
His legislative record is a legacy of achievement for the rights of the less fortunate, improvements in law enforcement and a variety of initiatives on behalf of Kansas City. His legislative accomplishments include: the creation of 911 emergency calling; the Model White Cane Act; the Bill of Rights for the Blind and Handicapped; the establishment of the Parents as First Teachers Program, which would become a national model; the Crime Victims Compensation Act; creation of the State Department of Health; laws to protect the mistreatment of animals; laws allowing for the prosecution of child pornographers; the Bi-State Cultural District Act; laws requiring DNA profiling of convicted felons; anti-meth legislation that would become a national model; 28 years of legislation for the Kansas City Police Department and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority; legislation to fund and protect the Truman Sports Complex, and many, many others.
Harry is survived by the Jeff Simon, Fred Dreiling and Kevin Mullally families as well as thousands of close friends and the Kansas City community at large.
Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home (816) 444-2060.
FOUNTAIN
Walter K. Fountain, age 76, of Eldon, Mo., died Saturday, July 31, 2004, in Lake Ozark, Mo.
He was born on May 30, 1928 in Knox County, Mo. to Serrel and Florence (Beard) Fountain. He was married on February 17, 1950 to Eva Helen Burkhart.
He was a lifelong farmer in Northeast Missouri until moving to Eldon to become a developer. He was very loyal to his family & enjoyed traveling with his family.
Survivors include: his spouse, Eva Helen Fountain, of the home; one son, Roger Fountain, of Eldon, Mo. ; one daughter, Cheryl Fountain, of Okeechobee, Florida; four grandchildren, Kimberly Mayfield, Camillia Naught, Kelli Seek, & Ryan Fountain; one great-grandson, Kwame Karanja; and four sisters, Margaret Anderson, of Grain Valley, Mo., Ezylene Snell, of Canton, Mo., Pat Black, of Eudora, Kansas, and JoAnn Arment, of Holt Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Troy Fountain; one brother, Serrell Fountain; and one sister, Betty Werner.
Visitation will be held today, Monday, August 2, from 4-8 p.m. at the Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at the First Assembly of God Church, with Rev. James Hedrick officiating. Burial will be in the Eldon City Cemetery, Eldon. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
KEENEY
Austin Brian Keeney, infant son of Brian and Cindy Wilson Keeney of Holts Summit, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at Boone Hospital Center.
He was born July 26, 2004 in Columbia.
Other survivors include paternal grandparents Dennie and Charlene Keeney of Holts Summit; maternal grandparents Thomas and Kathy Wilson of Jefferson City; paternal great grandmother Ellen Billings of Holts Summit; two aunts, Lori Keeney and fiancÈe Ryan Moffitt of Holts Summit; Chrissy and Don Hilt of Jefferson City; and four cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Slater-Millard Funeral Home, Holts Summit. Interment will follow in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the March of Dimes. Arrangements are under the direction of SLATER-MILLARD Funeral Home, 540 S. Summit Drive, 896-5959.
MAIENSCHEIN
Gary Wayne Maienschein, 59, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at University Hospital in Columbia.
He was born March 4, 1945, in Kansas City, a son of the late William Henry and Dorothy Grace Kelley Maienschein.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Paseo High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in German from Drury College in Springfield in 1967. He attended Rockhurst College and the University of New Hampshire. He received his Master's Degree in German Studies from Washington University in 1969 and a Master in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University in 1976. He completed doctoral work at Washington University.
On March 30, 1968, he was married to Kathleen Kaller at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Creve Coeur. She survives him at home.
Gary was an employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri for more than 30 years, during which time he served as the Director and Vice President of Governmental Affairs and lobbied at the Missouri State Capitol. Gary served on the business and governmental affairs committees of numerous organizations. He was a member of the Governor's Lead Commission, Associated Industries of Missouri, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce. He served as the chairman of the Missouri Association of Health Plans and as a representative of Missouri Business United.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, where he had served as Secretary of the Voters Assembly and was a former President of the Trinity School Board. A founding member of the band "Buckshot", Gary greatly enjoyed writing music, spending time with his family, and walking along the greenway with his two beagles.
He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Dr. Greg Boyer of Jefferson City; a son, Paul Maienschein of Jefferson City; his brother and sister-in-law, Gene A. and Carol Maienschein of Poway, California; his mother-in-law, Elva Kaller of Florissant; his grandson, Tanner Maienschein, and a grandchild on the way; and a host of other relatives, colleagues, and friends.
Friends will be received from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Houser-Millard Funeral Directors - Jefferson City Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Hobratschk and Rev. Russ Bowder officiating. Interment will follow in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart of Missouri Humane Society, or an organization of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MIL- LARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St., (573) 636-3838.
NISSEN
Ward D. Nissen, 76, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at St. Marys Health Center Hospital in Jefferson City.
He was born June 28 1928, in Walnut, Iowa, a son of the late Julius and Neatha (Ward) Nissen. Ward was a 1946 graduate of Walnut High School and a U. S. Navy veteran. On June 20, 1951, he was married to Virginia M. Power in Wiota, Iowa. She survives him at home.
Mr. Nissen was an employee of Phillips Petroleum Company in Denver, Colorado and later Jefferson City, Missouri from 1962 until his retirement in 1985. He had also worked for Standard Oil Company for 10 years, from 1950 to 1960. He was a member of Frieden United Church of Christ and the American Legion. Ward loved to do woodworking, and greatly enjoyed golfing and fishing.
He is also survived by his wife: Virginia; three daughters: Linda Sue Hanie of Denver, Colorado, Diana C. Zoeller of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania , Kristie J. Sommerer (husband Wayne J. ) of Jefferson City, Mo. ; a sister, Marilyn McClure (husband Warren) of Naperville, Ill. ; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Susan Isaacs, two grandchildren: Jeremiah and Chad Sommerer, and a sister: Gloria Jean Nissen.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2004 at Frieden United Church of Christ with Rev. Bruce Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Frieden UCC Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Frieden United Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER- MIL- LARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St., (573) 636-3838.
SHIPLEY
Miss Patricia A. Shipley, age 58 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at the Villa Marie Nursing Center.
Miss Shipley was born September 19, 1945, at Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Jewell E. and Lois L. Weber Shipley. Her parents preceded her in death in 1981.
A resident of the Jefferson City area since 1994, Patricia was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Avalon, Mo. She enjoyed singing and listening to music.
Survivors include three sisters: Marilyn K. Schultz of Cleveland, Mississippi, Shirley M. Stringer of Hillsboro, Mo., and Linda J. Skinner of St. Louis, Mo. ; two brothers: Ronald J. Shipley of St. Louis, Mo., and Larry R. Shipley of New Haven, Mo. ; two half-sisters: Judy K. Colliver of Camdenton, Mo., and Barbara A Ogden of Phoenix, Arizona; one half-brother: Jack Shipley of Haymarket, Virginia. She was preceded in death by one half-brother: Richard E. Shipley in 1984.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2004, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend R. W. Beard officiating. Interment will be at the Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Friends may call at the Freeman Mortuary from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society or the Kenneth Kirchner State School. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
ADKISON
Frances Leedell Adkison, 91, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Oak View Living Center in Jefferson City.
She was born August 30, 1912, in Holts Summit, the daughter of the late John Lewis and Effie Mae (Farmer) Adkinson.
She is survived by one sister, Opal Newson of Lee Summit; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, at the Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
BATES
George E. "Tobe" Bates, Stover, died on his 100th birthday, Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Golden Age Living Center, Stover.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Sterling and Jean Bates, Stover; one sister, Gertrude Jones, Raytown; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Stover. Burial will be in Big Buffalo Cemetery, Stover.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
BRASHEAR
James L. Brashear, age 77, of Ashland, died Friday, August 13, 2004.
He was born September 5, 1926, in Callaway County to William and Ida Frasher Brashear. He grew up in Henry County and attended Calhoun Public Schools. Jim married Viginia Fern Harrison on January 13, 1951. They had two children, Jan Ray of Hartsburg and David of Highland, California.
Jim served in the Untied States Navy during World War II and then in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in Germany as a member of the Missouri National Guard 175th Military Police Unit. During this time, he was also employed at Tweede Shoe Factory and with the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Mr. Brashear was a member and served as deacon of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Jefferson City. He was also a member of Hartsburg American Legion Post #424, 40 & 8 Vouture 292, Columbia. James was a Past Master of Ashland Masonic Lodge #156, A. F. & a.m. and Past Worthy Patron of Ashland Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 309. Jim retired in 1988 after 27 yeras of service to the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he worked as a carpenter and then as assistant foreman in Campus Facilities. After retirement, Jim worked part time for Mid-Missouri Auto Auction.
He is survived one son: David of Highland California, and one daughter: Jan Ray of Hartsburg. He is also survived by two granddaughters: April and Emily Ray of Hartsburg; one brother: Ronald Dale of Phoenix, Arizona, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in his memory to the Hartsburg American Legion Scholarship Fund.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 16, at the Robinson Funeral Home in Ashland.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, at the Robinson Funeral in Ashland.
GRIGGS
Curtis Kemp Griggs, 87, of Fulton, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton.
He was born March 22, 1917 in Boydsville, Mo., the son of the late Paul W. and Sallie E. (Kemp) Griggs. On Feb. 27, 1938, he married Mary Wilfey. She preceded him in death. On Oct. 29, 2000, he married Alene Harris who survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Carolyn Lou Montagne and Joyce Ellen Morlan; three grandchildren; one step-son; one step-daughter; and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Debo Funeral Home in Fulton. Entombment will follow in Callaway Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
JOHNSON
Keith A. Johnson, 60, of Jefferson City, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, in Jefferson City.
He was born December 15, 1943, in Redlands, California a son of Roy R. and Julia (Purcell) Johnson. He married Bobbie Jean Webster in 1976. She preceded him in death in January 1996. Keith had worked as a city bus driver in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a U. S. Army veteran, having served from 1961-1964.
He is survived by one son, Bryan Keith Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri; two step-children, Katie and Quintin; two sisters, Sandra J. Rhoads (husband Roy) of Brooksville, Florida and Virginia Taylor (husband Earl) of Germany; five nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean, and his parents.
Graveside Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004, at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas with full military honors.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the HOUSER-MIL- LARD Funeral Directors - Jefferson City Chapel, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838.
