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Obituaries | November, 2008Robert Gray | d. November 27, 2008 Robert Gray, 68, formerly of Raytown, MO passed away at Truman East Hospital November 27, 2008. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Survivors: Children: Donald Gray-Lee’s Summit, MO and Linda Hobbs, Jefferson City, MO. Warren Gray Lee’s Summit, MO. Arrangements entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276. John David Leath, III “Trey” | d. November 24, 2008 Trey Leath, 18, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on November 24, 2008. Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Kansas City Baptist Temple with funeral services to follow at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made care of Meyers Funeral Chapel. Trey was born on July 27, 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri to John David Leath, Jr. and Angela (Rutherford). He was a senior at Valley View High School and had been working at Auntie Ann’s Pretzels in the Independence Center. Since grade school, Trey had participated in many sports, but loved to wakeboard, snowboard, and hang out with his friends. Trey was a member of the Kansas City Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Atkinson. Trey is survived by his: Dorothy M. Story Parman | d. November 24, 2008 Dorothy M. Story Parman, age 91, went to join her Savior on November 24, 2008. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services to follow. Burial will take place at Blue Springs Cemetery. Dorothy was born on February 25, 1917 in Independence, Missouri and was baptized at the age of 8. She was a member of the RLDS church. She was raised on the family orchard farm on East 39th Street. She graduated from Blue Springs High School and was married on November 24, 1936 to Aubry J. Story, to this union was born 4 children, Earline, LaVern, Letha, and Buster. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Upon the death of Aubry, she went to the school of cosmetology and opened a beauty shop in her home. In 1966, she started working at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant where she met Ray Parman, her second husband. This union added six step-children, Ray Jr., Betty, Reva, Curtis, Janet, and Debbie. They retired to their home at the Lake of the Ozarks until 1993. Following Ray’s death, she moved back to Independence, Missouri. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles F. and Lillian F. Hurshman; brothers, Rex & Eddie; husbands, Aubry J. Story and Ray Parman; step-children, Ray Jr. & Reva; grandchild, Shon D. Walcott; daughter-in-law, Joanne Story. Dorothy is survived by one brother, Earl Hurshman and wife Bernie of Excelsior Springs, MO; children, Earline & Reuben Walcott, LaVern Zieger, Letha & Dale Newkirk, and Buster Story; step-children, Betty Booger, Curtis Parman, Janet Ambrose, and Debbie Floore, 9 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and three on the way. Jevon Eric Basler | d. November 23, 2008
Jevon was born on May 25, 1976 in Independence, Missouri to Alan M. and Joyce E. (McDole) Basler. He graduated from Truman High School in 1994 and attended one year at Bryan Career College in Grandview, Missouri. Jevon was currently employed as a Production Manager at Lane Blueprint in Kansas City, Missouri. Jevon loved to play baseball and go to the Lake of the Ozarks where he enjoyed the nature and wildlife. He was a very caring and undemanding person with a captivating smile who would do anything to help a friend. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Virginia Lee Basler and Leona McDole. Jevon is survived by his: Lisa M. Speer | d. November 21, 2008 Lisa M. Speer, 48, Oak Grove, MO passed away November 21, 2008. Margaret Paula Susan Sanderson | d. November 20, 2008 Margaret Paula Susan Sanderson, 48, of Blue Springs, MO passed away November 20, 2008. Visitation and receiving of friends will be held from 6-7 pm Tuesday November 25, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276 Memorial service will follow at 7 pm at the chapel. Susan was born May 9, 1960 in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from She was preceded in death by her parents Ward and Marilyn Badder of Survivors: Children: Siblings: Lorraine Frances Scott | d. November 18, 2008 Lorraine Frances Scott, 79, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on November 18, 2008. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, November 21, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 22, 2008, also at the church. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Lorraine may be made to the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs (1405 Main St. Blue Springs, MO 64015). Lorraine was born on December 16, 1928 in Greenfield, MO to William Andrew Jackson and Mary Rebecca (Cooper) Cook. Lorraine was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Scott on June 8, 1945, and in 1947 graduated from Greenfield High School. She was employed at JC Penney from 1970-1981, but her true joy was taking care of their four children, and later enjoyed spoiling all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lorraine was a Daughter of the American Revolution and also a member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs where she volunteered for 30 years helping with the finances of the church. Lorraine was an avid flower gardener and genuinely loved tending her gardens. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clyde T. Cook; and grandson, John Michael Scott. Lorraine is survived by her: Pinckney Scott Boman, Jr. | d. November 16, 2008 Pinky Boman, 69, of Sedalia, MO, passed on November 16, 2008 after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Born in Ponca City, OK on November 14, 1939, he was the son of Pinckney and Helen Boman of Independence, MO where he grew up and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1957. He served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Diesel Jet Mechanic (ADJ) until 1960. He was employed at Western Electric shortly after his naval service and worked several jobs, but most of his adult life was in the trucking industry as a driver and then an owner/operator when he formed Boman Trucking in 1977. Pinky and his wife, Sandy raised their family in Blue Springs, MO, moving to Sedalia in 1991. Pinky retired from the trucking business and began raising beef and working his farm with Sandy. In addition to his wife of 47 years, he is survived by his children, Paul D. Boman & wife, Sue Boman of Grain Valley, MO, and D’Ann R. Sherwood of Chesapeake, VA. He also leaves a brother, Lewis W. Boman & wife, Sharon of Blue Springs, MO and five grandchildren, Andy (Kim), Aaron and Emily Boman, McKenzie and JoAnn Sherwood. Visitation will be at Parkview Christian Church at 1405 E 16th Street in Sedalia, MO on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the church on Friday at 12 Noon with a luncheon prior. Private family graveside services and burial at Blue Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Parkview Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. Ruth Wrinkle | d. November 16, 2008 Ruth Wrinkle, 80, of Blue Springs , MO passed away November 16, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 12:30 -1:30 pm Wednesday November 19, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Service will follow at the chapel at 1:30 pm. Burial will be at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters. Ruth was born November 2, 1928 in Lawrence County, Missouri to Rama and Alta (Mullett) Johnson. She was a self-employed seamstress and had worked at Crescent Cleaners in Lee’s Summit for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. She loved gardening, being outdoors and she also loved making quilts. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Wrinkle in 2005, son Wayne Wrinkle in 1987 and Great Grandchild Hillary Farmer in 2004. Survivors include: Children: Charlotte & John Trabue Holts Summit, MO 13 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren Rev. William Woodrow (Woody) Taylor | d. November 15, 2008 Rev. William Woodrow (Woody) Taylor, 91, of Hannibal, formerly of Blue Springs, went to be with the Lord on Sat. Nov. 15, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at the Hannibal Regional Hospital. Rev. Taylor was born in Sheldon, Missouri on December 29, 1916 to William and Ollie Taylor. Both have preceded him in death. Rev. Taylor grew up in Kansas City, graduating from Central High School. He graduated from William Jewell College of Liberty in 1947 and then from Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Kansas City, Kans., in 1951. Rev. Taylor pastored Baptist churches in Helena, Stewartsville, and Lathrop, Missouri, before entering the United States Air Force as a Chaplain in 1953. After serving in the USAF at four different stateside assignments and three overseas assignments, he retired after twenty years of service at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Following his tour of duty with the USAF, Rev. Taylor served for ten years as the Chaplain for North Kansas City Memorial Hospital in North Kansas City. Rev. Taylor was married to Betty Louise Wallace on June 9, 1937 in Kansas City. She preceded him in death following their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30, 1987. Rev. Taylor is survived by two sons, Rev. Larry W. (Beth) Taylor, of Hannibal, Jimmy (Faye) Taylor, of Biloxi, Miss.; two daughters, Judy (Rev. Maxie) Haynes, of Malvern, Ark. And Kathy Baumann, of Tampa, Florida. Survivors include nine grandchildren, Stephanie (Donnie) Schmitz, of Shelbyville, Angie Wilcoxson, of Hannibal, Debbie (Royce) Harvey and Michelle Anglada, both of Biloxi, Miss., Chris (Marikaye) Taylor, of Mobile, Ala., Donnie (Lisa) Haynes and Keith Haynes, of Malvern, Ark., Brian (Catherine) Baumann and Taylor Baumann (James) Clifton, of Tampa, Florida. Also surviving are thirteen great-grandchildren, Riley and Shelby Schmitz, of Shelbyville, Emily and Abby Wilcoxson, of Hannibal, Sarah and Sam Harvey of Biloxi, Miss., Ashley Taylor, of Mobile, Ala., Maddie Anglada, of Biloxi, Miss., Mandy and Daniel Haynes, of Malvern, Ark., Jace & Taggart Haynes, of Malvern, Ark. and Adam Kohut of Tampa, Florida. Included among the survivors is one sister, Dorothy Briggs, of Mesa, Ariz. Preceding him in death was one sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tues., Nov. 18, 2008 at the Myers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Dr. Tom Snead, officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Springs Cemetery at Blue Springs. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation, 109 Virginia, Suite 157, Hannibal, MO 63401. David Nelson Taylor | d. November 14, 2008 David Nelson Taylor, 62, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on November 14, 2008 at Research Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made care of Meyers Funeral Chapel. David was born on August 1, 1946 in Clinton, Missouri to Bill and Jean (Bernard) Taylor. After graduating from Clinton High School, he entered the US Air Force and served his country from 1964-1969. David was employed by the Kansas City Star for 13 years for the Independence and Blue Springs routes, and retired last summer. He has also worked many years at Haldex as a supervisor in the shipping department. David absolutely adored his grandchildren and loved to take them shopping and could never spend enough time with them. David had a unique gift for cooking, and took pleasure in preparing food for all of his family and friends on many occasions. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Taylor. David is survived by his: Elizabeth “Betty” Karaff | d. November 9, 2008 Elizabeth “Betty” Karaff, 90, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on November 9, 2008 at her home. Visitation will be held from 12:30-2 pm on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services to follow. Burial will take place at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Betty may be made to Vitas Hospice. Betty was born on March 4, 1918 in Fall City, NE to Lewis and Martha Fink. She was a beloved wife, mother and friend. Betty loved to tend her garden and cook for her family. On November 13, 1975, she was united in marriage to Eugene Karaff and they enjoyed almost 33 years together. Betty was Catholic by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Catherine Miller, son, Ralph Witt, two grandsons and a granddaughter. Betty is survived by her: William Henry (Bill) Boyd | d. November 8, 2008 William Henry (Bill) Boyd, 75, of Blue Springs, MO passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 14, at the Woods Chapel Lodge, 1000 NW Arlington Place in Blue Springs, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Good Bears of the World (GBW). Contributions may be sent to Meyers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Boyd was born June 30, 1933 in Warrensburg, MO. He graduated from Central Missouri State University with a B.S. in theater and performed in Kansas City at the Lyric. Later, while teaching middle school in the state of California, he received his Master’s Degree in art history. Bill started the Spooner’s Forum, a newsletter to connect spoon collector enthusiasts from all around the world in 1974. In 1980, he moved back to the Kansas City area where he opened an antique store and later started the Teddy Bear Jubilee, an annual fundraising effort to support the Good Bears of the World (GBW) organization. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Buena Boyd, five brothers, and one sister. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Charles Michael Shay | d. November 8, 2008 Charles Michael Shay, 38, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on November 8, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will take place at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made care of Meyers Funeral Chapel. Charles was born on April 27, 1970 in Kansas City, MO to Michael Shay and Susanne (Springer). He was employed by WabTec Industries as a machinist. Charles loved to watch football and cheer on his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, but most of all, he loved to go fishing and play with his dog, and best friend, “Boys”. He was preceded in death by a son and his father, Michael Shay in 2008. Charles is survived by his two children, fiancée, Stacey and her two children; mother, Susanne; sisters, Stephanie and Brandi; brother, Thomas; and loving grandfather, Charles Springer. Patrick M. Hay | d. November 7, 2008 Patrick M. Hay, 72, born on October 25, 1936 in Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2008 after battling cancer. He was the husband of Joyce Hay for 52 wonderful years and have lived in this area most of their married life. To this union were born four boys: Mike Hay & wife Jane of Blue Springs, Rusty Hay & wife, Cindee of Independence, Doug Hay & wife, Gayla of Grain Valley, and Willy Hay & wife, Dee of Oak Grove; 11 Grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild on the way, and a host of friends and family. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Sarah Willetta Cook | d. November 6, 2008
Willetta was born on December 11, 1913 in Blue Springs, Missouri to William J. and Myrtle D. (Selvey) Adams. She graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1932 and attended Beauty School in Independence, MO. On September 11, 1953, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert C. Cook and together they raised four wonderful children. She was very active at First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, where she had attended for 88 years, Rebekah Lodge, TOPS, and loved to volunteer her time at the Blue Springs Historical Society, and at Vesper Hall in the kitchen. In April 2008, she was selected as Vesper Hall’s Outstanding Individual of the Quarter and in 2006, she was named Blue Springs’ Citizen of the Year. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Robert L.Gorman | d. November 5, 2008
Bob was born on May 6, 1925 in Wentworth, Missouri to John B. and Effie E. (Chance) Gorman. Bob served his country honorably during World War II as a Sergeant aboard a B-17 in the U.S. Army Air Corps. After his military service, he completed his studies at Kansas City University where he received his BA, met his first wife and completed two years of study towards a Masters degree. His thesis in hypnosis remained incomplete due to lack of faculty support. His greatest desire was to be a psychiatrist dedicated to the support and healing of veterans returning to civilian life. He also attended one year of medical school in Columbia, MO. Bob exemplified a lifelong commitment to learning and education. He instilled those values in his children and grandchildren. He began a 45 year career with the railroad in 1947 with the advice and counsel of his beloved sister, Gertrude. During his lifetime, he was a Railroad Conductor for the Santa Fe Railway and Amtrak. He used his experience to develop a light rail plan for Kansas City that has yet to be realized. He was married to Elizabeth (Bettie) E. (Morton) Gorman of Prairie Village, Kansas from 1956 to 1976. Bob and Bettie have seven loving children. Bob married Marie L.(Bickett) Gorman in 1991 and she remained a devoted companion to Bob until his death. Bob was a member of St. John LaLande Catholic Church and American Legion Post #0021. He was a very big-hearted man who could never pass by anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: John, Edward, Hugh; and five sisters: Gertrude, Martha, Mildred, Chloe, Velma; and a daughter, Sharon S. Knowles. Bob is survived by: Leah Evans Cook | d. November 4, 2008
Visitation will be held from 9-11 am on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services to follow at 11 am. Burial will be at 3:00 pm in Dawn, Betty Joyce Turvill | d. November 4, 2008 Betty Joyce Turvill, 71, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on November 4, 2008. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 1:30 pm on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Betty to the American Heart Association. Betty was born on March 24, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Herman and Loretta (Stidman) Fuget. In 1957 she was united in marriage to Stanley Turvill, who preceded her in death. Betty was a faithful member of Christian Assembly of God in Independence, Missouri. She looked forward to going to Sunday lunch with her special friends. Betty enjoyed traveling and shopping and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her: Norine Ellen Bitonti | d. November 3, 2008 At the age of 82, Norine Bitonti, formerly Norine Allan, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior while residing at the Shangri La Care Facility in Blue Springs, MO. She is survived by one daughter, Holly Humbyrd of Blue Springs, MO, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Rayborn of Lee’s Summit, MO. Originally from LaConner, WA, Norine is also survived by a sister, Frances Fowler of Annacortes, WA and a brother, William Allan of Freeland, WA. She also leaves behind LaRea Fowler of Rockport, WA whom she loved as a second daughter for many years. Norine was cremated under the direction of the Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 West Main Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-3276 . A private family memorial is scheduled for a later date. At age 65, Norine retired from her Home Health Care career and left her lifelong home in Washington in order to be near her daughter and granddaughter. Her adventurous spirit enabled her to enjoy traveling with them as they completed a military career before finally retiring to Missouri in 1997. Among her interests were crocheting, Pinochle, and collecting antique eggcups from around the world. In this life, Norine had many interests and pursuits, but the most important of all to her were her daughter and granddaughter. She also had many gifts; a quick wit yet a gentle spirit that endeared her to everyone who knew her. But her greatest gift was, and still is, her ability to love. She gave herself freely and endlessly without expectation to those she loved. She loved without judgment, without dominance, and without restraint. We who remain behind mourn our loss, yet we rejoice that Norine is now at home with the Father who loves her as she loved us. Our lives will be the emptier for her absence, but while she was with us she made our lives rich, full, and we knew we were loved. Floreyne K. Ramage | d. November 2, 2008 On November 2, 2008, Floreyne (Flo) K. Ramage of Blue Springs MO passed away following an illness. She was born on July 22, 1922 and was 86 years old. Flo lived in Blue Springs for many years, and also resided in Frontenac KS, Pittsburg, KS and Minden Mines, MO. She attended Blue Springs High School and worked for the Federal Government in Kansas City until her retirement. She is preceded in death by her bother, Robert F. Hatfield, sister in-law Judith (Wolf) Hatfield, her mother and step-father Mary (Drenik) Hatfield, and Whitley C. Hatfield, all residents of Blue Springs, MO; and her father, Thomas Ramage of Frontenac KS. Her survivors include her nephew, Mark Hatfield and his wife Nancy, Grain Valley, MO, her niece Hollis (Hatfield) Weishar and her husband Greg Weishar of Louisville, KY and her great niece and nephews, Michael Hatfield, Alison Hatfield, James Weishar and Robert Weishar. A private, family graveside service will be held, per her wishes. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington DC 20037. |
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Jevon Basler, 32, of Independence, Missouri passed away on November 23, 2008. Visitation will be held from 9-10 am on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Glendale Restoration Branch (17803 Susquehanna Ridge Independence, MO). Memorial services will be at 10:00 am at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Jevon to Midwest Transplant Network(1900 W 47th Place Mission, KS 66205).
Sarah Willetta Cook, 94, a life-time resident of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on November 6, 2008 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10-11 am on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Willetta to the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, Rebekah Lodge, or the Blue Springs Historical Society.
Robert L.Gorman, Sr., 83, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on November 5, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be open to all friends and family from 5-7 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel (1600 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO). Funeral mass will be at 10:30 am on Monday, November 10, 2008 at St. John LaLande Catholic Church (425 NW R.D. Mize Blue Springs, MO). Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Bob may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House (12000 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145).
Leah Evans Cook, 93, a resident of 