Funeral Services for Joyce Ann Higgins, 78, Lawrence, will be 10 am, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A Visitation will be 6-7:30 pm, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
She died June 17, 2026, at LMH Health.
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Joan E. Cumpton
Services for Joan E. Cumpton, 94, are being planned and details will be announced as soon as they are available.
Joan passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Gwen Eldon Schultz
Gwen Shultz, 87 years old of Eudora, KS passed away in his home on June 20,2026 surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Gwen was born May 7, 1939, in Great Bend, the son of Edward and Adena (Unruh) Schultz. He graduated from Claflin high school in 1957. He served his country in the US Army and USAF. He graduated from Fort Hayes State and taught for many years as a business teacher and school counselor at Golden Plains High School in Western Kansas.
He married Leanna (Long) Schultz and June 19, 1960. He is survived by his son Eric and his wife Cathy and his daughter Melanie Ruoff and her husband Carl. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Andy (wife Lacey), Matthew (wife Jessi), Jared, Lauren, Michael and Rolan. Great grandchildren Calvin, Tayler, Evangeline, Ryker, Hudson and Felix.
Visitation will be held Friday June 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Rumsey-Yost funeral home. Services will be graveside Saturday at the Eudora cemetery at 1PM.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to consider donating to the Wounded Warrier Project.
Joyce Elaine Huntsinger (Hubbard)
Joyce Elaine Huntsinger (Hubbard) passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 86.
Mom was born on April 5, 1940 in Joplin, Missouri to LaVeta and Bert Hubbard. The family moved to Wichita, KS in her early childhood.
During her childhood, she enjoyed family trips to the lake, where she and her older brother, David, canoed and fished. As a young teen, she displayed her innate caregiving nature by doting on her much younger sister, Cindy.
At the age of 14, Mom was thrilled to see Elvis perform from floor seats at the Wichita Forum; but at that time, her eyes were set on a certain cross-town athlete, Phil Huntsinger. Displaying her tenacity at an early age, Mom managed to convince her parents to allow her to transfer to his high school. She caught Dad’s eye (in his words) walking up the bleachers in her navy blue skirt. Mom and Dad dated throughout high school with Mom being the calm, sweet balance to Dad’s outgoing, fun loving personality. They married on Aug. 8, 1958 when Mom was 18.
They started a family immediately. Before Mom’s 21st birthday, she was caring for two little girls, Jo and Jill, while Dad was attending college, playing football & baseball and working nights to provide for the young family. After Dad got in trouble in class for falling asleep, Mom, with her seemingly meager personality, marched into the professor’s office and gave him a verbal lashing (as the story goes). And so began her lifelong advocacy for her family.
The family moved to Colorado with a 3rd daughter, Julie, and then to Virginia for the arrival of their fourth daughter, Jenny. Mom was the ultimate caregiver. Her house teemed with neighborhood kids and stray pets and she was infamous for sewing homemade matching outfits for her girls throughout their childhood…much to the oldest daughter’s dismay.
The marquee summer of our family life was the summer of 1968. Dad was pursuing his doctorate at the University of Tennessee and decided it would be fun for the family to camp in the Smoky Mountains an entire summer. Mom, as always, was game for Dad’s wild ideas. Dad drove to Knoxville for school daily while Mom was solo in the mountains with four daughters, age 8, 6, 4 and 1 1/2. Unfazed, Mom always spoke of that summer as the best summer. We fished, swam in the lake, played in the woods, and bathed in the lake all while mom tried to keep us away from black bears. The local Knoxville newspaper featured our family in a story and apparently, Mom scrubbed us raw and curled our hair for the newspaper photo so we would appear civilized.
The family moved to Lawrence in 1973 when Dad accepted a teaching position at The University of Kansas. During their 60+ years in the Lawrence area, Mom and Dad pursued several business ventures including Joy’s Upholstery, the marina at Douglas County State Lake (which really meant they had access to boats and bait so they could fish all summer), and in 1977, they founded The Trading Post, a weekly shopper’s guide. The Trading Post became a local staple for buying and selling goods and services in the Lawrence area for 32 years. Despite having no newspaper experience, Mom performed every job imaginable to publish the paper each week including sales, graphic design and bookkeeping while teaching herself various tech iterations from the 1977 Compugraphic machines to the early Macs of the mid 80’s.
Family was central to Mom’s life. Over the years, there were endless family gatherings, vacations, and celebrations, which rarely involved some of the family, but most often involved all of the family. Mom and Dad supported their daughters and later grandkids in their many extracurricular activities taking them all over the state, country and even overseas. Mom and Dad were notorious for always being the first to arrive in the gym or on the field and also the last to leave. They were such staples at these events, that between their kids’ and grandkids’ teams, there were countless teammates who also depended on seeing Joy and Phil (or “Papa and Grandma”) in the stands.
In the early 90’s, Mom and Dad bought a one bedroom cabin at Table Rock Lake and spent every summer weekend there for decades enjoying fishing, lake serenity, and the ever growing family weekends. Although the family has grown to 29, the cabin still only has one bedroom, and it continues to be occupied every summer weekend.
Mom, at her core, was an extremely empathetic caretaker of animals, both wild and domestic. She took in multiple strays and saved countless wild animals at their home in rural Baldwin. When her worry for feral kittens during a brutally cold January was too much to bear, she collected them with the plan to nurse them until they could be adopted. It surprised no-one, that when the time came, adoption wasn’t an option. Mom, subsequently, had a cat entourage everywhere she went in the house for the remainder of her life at home. We daughters got a little salty about this, as we were clearly, and not so subtly, replaced by the 4 kittens.
Throughout her life, Mom had Dad by her side. It’s impossible to think of her without thinking of them. Mom was only 14 when she first set her eyes on Dad, and he proved to be an eternal caring, outgoing, fun loving, ornery partner with a fiercely loyal commitment to her. Dad modeled this lifelong endearment with unwavering, selfless care of Mom in the final years of her life.
Mom leaves a legacy of kids, grandkids and great grandkids who save spiders, live trap mice, and laugh when broken down on the side of the highway. She was light-hearted about the things many take too seriously, and deeply devoted to the things that really matter: family, hard work, fierce loyalty, empathy for animals and kids, laughter, and embracing a full, well lived life.
We are so fortunate to have her as our mom,
Jo, Jill, Julie and Jen
Mom is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Phil Huntsinger, four daughters: Jo Huntsinger, Jill Brown (Dan Brown), Julie Francis (Jon Francis), and Jenny Reid (Clayton Reid), 9 grandkids: Eric Brown (Kelsey Brown), Emily Hess (Rodney Hess), Taylor Brown, Tucker Brown (Grace Sunnell), Davis Reid (Kacey Eis), Evan Reid (Sami Marks), Tess Reid, Kyle Francis, Elaina Francis and 7 great grandchildren: Payten Brown, Adelyn Brown, Brinley Brown, Grayson Brown, Dylann Hess, Logann Hess and Sage Reid, a sister, Cindy Vadakin (Gordon Vadakin), and several nieces and nephews
We would like to offer our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the CNAs, Med Techs, and staff of Cedarhurst of Lawrence as well as to the nursing staff at LMH who provided care above and beyond expectations, not only for mom, but also for our entire extended family. The compassionate care they provide is exceptional.
To honor Mom’s lifelong empathy and care of animals, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Lawrence Humane Society in honor of Joy Huntsinger.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Monday, June 15, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the home of Mike and Terri Broadwell, 992 E. 1600 Road, Baldwin, KS 66006.
James Paul Calvet, Ph.D.
James Paul Calvet, Ph.D., of Lawrence, Kansas, professor emeritus of the University of Kansas, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on June 11, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 58 years, Susan H. Calvet, his daughters, Elizabeth Calvet (Connor O’Brien), Roura Young (Bryan) and Amelia Wyckoff. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, the lights of his life: Cal Young, Marcel Wyckoff, Ellie Young, Violet Wyckoff, Angela Dreiling, Rowan O’Brien, Luke Wyckoff, Jay Calvet and Susie Calvet and one great-grandson, Luca Wyckoff. Jim leaves behind his two siblings, Linda Calvet (Charles Dexter) and Joseph Calvet (Loretta), his nephew Bryan Calvet (Brooke) and many cousins, friends and colleagues.
Born on November 6, 1945, to Paul Eugene Calvet and Angela Roura Calvet, Jim grew up in Ridgewood, N.J., and always spoke fondly about his life with his family and extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents – a beautiful, rich life that he enjoyed remembering.
He attended Franklin Pierce College (now University) in Keene, N.H., where – on the first day – he fortuitously met Susan Hammond Staples. Since that day, they were never far from each other. Jim graduated as valedictorian of his class and six days later on May 4, 1968, Jim and Susan were married. They moved to Plattsburgh, N.Y., for his master’s degree and then to Storrs, Conn., for his doctoral studies at the University of Connecticut and where his three daughters were born.
Jim was a postdoc and senior research associate at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology in Shrewsbury, Mass. Here he learned RNA biochemistry, working with wonderful colleagues who also became dear family friends. It was a busy, sweet time for the family.
Jim and family moved to Prairie Village, Kans. in 1981 for his faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) where he had a long and impactful career. Jim made significant contributions to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) science, working together with his lab, his many colleagues and mentees.
He was honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Classroom Teaching in 2007, Chancellor’s Club Research Award in 2009, the Lillian Jean Kaplan International PKD Prize in 2011, and a University Distinguished Professorship in 2017. Jim was one of the founding members of the Jared Grantham Kidney Institute, serving as Interim Director and then Deputy Director. He served as the Director of the Kansas PKD Research and Translation Core Center from 2005 until 2022, one year before he retired from his faculty position on June 30, 2023.
In retirement, Jim continued to participate at KUMC through his professor emeritus role.
Jim loved his research field, his lab and his work community. The day before his death he was honored to receive the Franklin Pierce University Alumni of Distinction Award for his professional accomplishments and outstanding character.
Above all, Jim loved time with his family, including hosting weekly Sunday extended brunches; attending his grandchildren’s various sports, art and musical events; holiday gatherings; and traveling with Susan in their camping van. He treasured an annual gathering at Rainbow Lake in Colorado, a 32-year tradition, as an opportunity to connect with his beloved sister and brother, their families, his own family, and all those he welcomed.
Jim led a remarkable, beautiful life. His character was of the highest caliber – he was loving, fun, wise, hardworking, gentle, honest, curious, humble and generous. Over the course of his life, he was a poet, sailor, appreciator of beauty, birder, artist, camper, reader, a wonderful conversationalist, and the very best husband, father and grandfather. His impact on his family was profound and will be everlasting.
Services will be 2:00pm, Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Arterra Event Gallery, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. A reception will immediately follow the service. Private family graveside service will be held at Pioneer Cemetery on KU’s West Campus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the PKD Foundation or to the Grantham Endowed Fund for the Kidney Institute.
CPL USMC (Ret.) John David Musgrave
John D. Musgrave was born to Wilda (Bartlett) Musgrave and Robert E. Musgrave on May12, 1948, several weeks early and feet first. It was the first and last time he was early for anything, and there has always been speculation that the footling delivery instilled in him a passion for skydiving. Thereafter, he referred to an umbilical cord as a “ripcord.”
Growing up in Sugar Creek & Independence, MO, John’s early idols included his big brother, Kenneth, actor John Wayne, his dad, and all the other WWII veterans that lived in his community at whose feet he sat avidly listening to accounts of their war stories. There he learned about duty, honor, courage, and patriotism at a time when those qualities still stood in high regard, and they became deeply entrenched in his heart. Between those stories and the war movies he adored, the determination to serve in America’s military was firmly etched in his future and he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the tender age of 17. He said he “felt he owed his country for 17 years of freedom.”
An Eagle Scout in the tribe of Micosay, John’s early years were blessed with peace and countless friends, the most significant perhaps being Jay Van Velzen. They became as close as brothers, and devised many a misadventure together, including enlisting in the USMC at the same time. Jay said he couldn’t resist John’s signature siren calls, “Come on, Jay, it’ll be fun!” and “We owe it to ourselves!” The week before he arrived at boot camp, John attended church camp.
During his deployment to Vietnam, John learned firsthand about the realities of combat (horrific, not at all like the movies) and observed the betrayal of our government in the casual sacrifice of young Americans to no positive end. This shaped his political views profoundly and laid the foundation for his path to demand truth and accountability from our government in all such situations. John said he returned to a different country after his third, near mortal combat wound in 1968, which only added to his disillusionment, anger, and sense of betrayal. His forced medical retirement from the Marine Corps for disability in 1969 all but broke his heart and solidified his need to speak for his brothers who could no longer speak for themselves. Amid much opposition from family and community, John joined Vietnam Veterans Against the War and served as an activist, leader, and national spokesperson for many years. He was an active member of the POW/MIA movement for all wars until his death.
The most important truth about war John learned during his combat experience was the true meaning of love; that warriors do not actually fight for country, policy, or even freedom as much as they fight for each other. This love moved him to spend the rest of his life helping, counseling, guiding, and supporting combat veterans in all facets of their lives. An extraordinary extemporaneous speaker, John’s presentations were mesmerizing, eloquent, and inspiring, reaching varied audiences internationally. Many may be found online, even now, and are worth watching.
John dealt with his own PTSD, in part through skydiving and spent many years “giving his heart to the hawks” with friends and comrades. He was sorely resentful when his deteriorating physical condition required him to give up free fall, as well as the many adventures on his motorcycle he shared with family and his closest friends.
Writing turned out to be the second significant part of John’s healing from the brutal burdens of war after he wrote his first poem in the hospital following his return from Vietnam, and he earned his BA degree from Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS in 1973. Over the years, he published a book of Vietnam facts (with co-author Mike Clodfelter), as well as three books of poetry, one of which, “Notes to the Man Who Shot Me,” led to his receiving the Robert A. Gannon Award for Poetry through the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. His memoir, “The Education of Corporal John Musgrave; Vietnam and Its Aftermath,” was published in 2021 and was well received. John averred that “to tell the truth about combat is to cry out against war,” and he steadfastly did so in all his writings and public speaking.
John was honored to work with documentarians Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on “The Vietnam War,” released in 2017, as a featured speaker, appearing in seven of the ten episodes. He considered that experience one of the highlights of his life and had tremendous respect for the work and integrity that went into the series, he was indebted to Ken and Lynn for this gift and many others.
Aside from the births of his children, the most profound moments of John’s healing occurred during his return to Vietnam in 2019, and again in 2023, the result of so many kind-hearted friends and benefactors. During the first visit, he declared at Con Thien, “There’s no place for me here now,” retrieving a huge piece of his soul to bring back home. He came home from the second visit a more centered, more complete man. The family can never adequately express their deep thanks to all the people and generous benefactors who made this happen for John.
John loved his family, his buddies, the USMC, history, movies, books, music, his Honda Goldwing, skydiving, being at sea, travel, more books, anything sweet, pot roast with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, his house, Mexican Cokes, so many books, and dogs. He gave credit to his many dogs for maintaining his sanity during different life chapters, at least once preventing him ending his life. It’s impossible to imagine him without a dog by his side or, more likely, in his lap.
John and his second wife Shannon (Woods) Musgrave made wonderful team, marrying in December 1998 and blending their families. He and Shannon traveled together, wrote together, helped host workshops for veterans and their families, and lectured about PTSD together. Mostly they laughed together until tears ran and counted each other as best friends for eternity.
John’s last years were joyful, reflective, and full of love. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Lillian Rose Arnold, his parents, sister-in-law Barbara Musgrave, and beloved friend Jay Van Velzen. He is survived by his brother, Ken Musgrave of Grain Valley, MO, in-laws Pat and A.D. Woods of Baldwin City, KS, sons Daniel Musgrave (Stephanie) of Morris, MN and Rye Musgrave (Rachel) of Lawrence, KS, youngest daughter Madeline Roger (Nate) of Baldwin City, KS, several cousins, niece Kendra, nephew Robert, and six beautiful grandchildren (Elsie Ward, Eleni and Cora Musgrave, and Addy, Andy, and Ally Growcock), in whom he delighted.
John’s physical life ended at home surrounded by his family, his pets, and abiding, immutable love.
A memorial event will occur on Saturday, June 27th at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS, 66044 from 1pm to 4pm. Private inurnment with military honors at Leavenworth National Cemetery will occur later this year. Many thanks to the staff at Midland Care for support and hospices services. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Lawrence Humane Society or a veteran’s assistance program of your choice. Please join us in celebrating the amazing life of this extraordinary man. Come on, now, it’ll be fun! And, you know, you owe it to yourselves…
Alvin Martin Fishburn
Alvin Martin Fishburn, 93, died on 06/10/2026 in Lawrence, KS. He was born March 8, 1933 in Lawrence, Kansas to Aubrey and Dorothy (Griffith) Fishburn. Alvin attended Lone Star Church of the Brethren for most of his life, and was a current member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
He attended Apple Pie rural school for six years, Lone Star school for two and graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1951, where he was active in Future Farmers of America and played on the 1951 state championship football team. During high school Alvin took his turn at driving the school bus, picking up his fellow students in the Lone Star and Clinton area and delivering them to school in Lawrence. Alvin attended McPherson College from 1952-1953 where he was part of the undefeated Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship team.
Alvin married Angeline (Angie) Mae Flora on September 6, 1953 in Quinter, Kansas. They moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where they worked in the hospital for two years. This was alternative military service for Alvin, as he was a conscientious objector to the Korean War due to religious beliefs.
In 1955 they moved back to the family farm near Lone Star where he was a dairy farmer for 43 years. Alvin served on many boards including Wakarusa Valley School, Douglas County Farm Bureau, Clinton Township, Douglas County Farmers Co-op, and Kaw Valley Electric for 30 years. He also served as District Chairman of Pure Milk Producers, and as Chairman of Douglas County Rural Water District #5. He served on the water district for 18 years. Alvin was recognized for the work he did in soil conservation, and raising champion milk producing Holsteins. The family farm was featured in the Journal-World for its rock fence that was built by Alvin’s uncle by hand in 1938. Much of it still stands today. “Don’t pick up a rock if you don’t have some place to put it.”
Alvin was preceded in death by his wife Angie, his parents, and brothers Melvin and Gordon. He is survived by his children Allen (SanDe), Arlon (Barbara), Anne (Roy) Dare, Adrian (Debra), and Amy Fishburn. Other survivors include 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses in Alvin’s name.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at 11am at Washington Creek Cemetery, 607 E 550th Rd, Lawrence. To read the full obituary, visit rumsey-yost.com.
Mary Ann Strong
Mary Ann Strong died in her sleep Thursday, March 19, 2026. Mary Ann was born on June 28, 1925, in Pawhuska, OK, the daughter of John and Vivian Kennedy. She graduated from Ferry Hall High School in Lake Forest, IL and the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Mary Ann was a librarian and secretary at St John’s School from 1965 to 1977. She served on the parish councils of both St. John’s and Corpus Christi Catholic Churches. She served on the boards of Meals on Wheels and Catholic Community Services and was a volunteer reader at Audio Reader for 35 years.
She married Jack W. Strong in 1950. They moved to Lawrence in 1960 and established Strong’s Office Systems. She is survived by her children Marjorie of Bothell, WA, John of Woodstock, MD, and Paul of Hawaii, HI.
A Memorial Mass is set for 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 22, 2026 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church of Lawrence. Interment will be with her husband in the National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS.
Memorials may be made to Audio Reader, Girl Scout’s Hidden Valley and St. John’s School and Corpus Christi.
William G. “Bill” Schmeelk Jr.
William G. Schmeelk Jr, born August 11, 1963, and Lawrence resident since 1981, drew his last breath on May 28, 2026. He was a loving father, caring companion, fabulous older brother, and a beloved son. Bill possessed a funny bone or two, had more than his share of creativity and curiosity, and he was always looking for ways to be helpful. He was a brilliant, generous light; appreciated by a large circle of family and friends. He will be missed.
Bill is survived by his son, Carl Burris and daughter-in-law Laura, and his companion Christine Frese. His organs will live forever helping those who need them.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory in Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County CASA, 725 N. 2nd Street, Suite M, Lawrence, KS 66044, or online at dccasaks.org; or to Kansas Public Radio, Membership Department, 1120 W. 11th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044, or online at support.kansaspublicradio.org.
Robert Barlow Swanson
In Loving Memory of Robert Barlow Swanson
August 10, 1936 – June 4, 2026
Robert (Bob) Barlow Swanson was born in Paxton, Illinois to Dorothy Barlow Swanson and Leslie Frank Swanson. He spent his school years there and graduated from Paxton High School in 1954. After high school, he enlisted in the Army as a tank mechanic. After two years, he decided to head west and attend the University of Montana in Missoula—Go Grizzlies! It was there he met his future wife, Edrie Lou Parker. He was stopped at an intersection in Missoula when she suddenly jumped in his car on a dare from her friends. They married in 1959, and he continued his education, graduating with a degree in Business in 1963.
His first job took him to Great Falls, Montana, where they welcomed their first son, Douglas, in September of 1963. After a couple of years, they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where their second son, David, was born in October of 1965. Their travels then led them to Sioux City, Iowa, where Bob began his career at Central United Life Insurance Company, serving as a Vice President in underwriting. In April of 1968, their first daughter, Elece, was born, followed by Megan in June of 1971. They loved to boat on the river, spend time with neighbors, and enjoy golfing and socializing at the Boat Club. Bob’s love for hunting carried through to his sons, and many weekends were spent with their dog, Cody, out in the fields bringing pheasants home where they had delicious family meals.
In 1979, they followed their dreams and moved to the lake town of Alexandria, Minnesota, purchasing the Windjammer Inn. Living the resort lifestyle was a perfect fit for Bob; he thoroughly enjoyed making sure the cabins and boats were all “up to par” so weekly guests could fully enjoy their stays.
Moving to Lawrence, Kansas made Bob and his entire family Jayhawk fans for life—they never missed a chance to cheer for KU basketball! He resumed his career in insurance with Standard Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he retired in 1993 and proudly began his new job in 2000 as “Grandpa.”
Baldwin City later became Bob and Edrie’s home while she was employed at Baker University. He cherished spending time with family, fishing, and teaching his grandkids how to swing a baseball bat and cast a reel. After Edrie retired in 2008, they moved to Table Rock Lake to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. Their days were filled with more fishing, golf cart rides, and a great group of friends for playing cards and gathering at the clubhouse, with their kids and grandchildren visiting most weekends.
Bob was loved by everyone who met him. He was a man who didn’t demand the spotlight, but when he spoke and told stories, everyone listened. He kept his family laughing and never missed a chance to teach his grandkids how to bait a hook, walk the dogs, build a fire, or just hang out in his garage. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Edrie Swanson, his mother Dorothy Swanson Meeker, his father Leslie Swanson, his step-father Ronald Meeker, and his two step-brothers John Meeker and Tom Meeker. He is survived by his brother John Swanson (wife Kathi), sons Douglas Swanson and David Swanson, his daughters Elece Kellerman and Megan Wilson (husband Steve) and six grandchildren Parker Wilson, Annika Swanson, Tennyson Wilson, Jake Swanson, Charlie Swanson, and Max Kellerman.
Please join the family for a come-and-go celebration of Bob & Edrie’s wonderful life on Thursday, June 18th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Baldwin City Beer Company in Baldwin City, Kansas. Please stay casual and feel free to wear your favorite KU Jayhawk or Baker Wildcat shirt to honor her favorite teams. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Bob to the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E 19th St., Lawrence, KS 66046 or online at https://lawrencehumane.org/donate/ or Baker University, Attn: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, PO Box 65, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or online at https://alumni.bakeru.edu/give/endowment/, please use The Edrie Parker Swanson Endowed Scholarship.
