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Moyne Lavona Hayes Golub Mohs

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Moyne Lavona Hayes Golub Mohs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away September 25, 2017 at home in Lawrence, Kansas.

Born in Wheaton, Kansas, June 25, 1919, Moyne lived all her childhood in Onaga, Kansas, till returning to Kansas City, Kansas after high school to attend Business College. Onaga Rural High School class of of 1937 was comprised of 28 seniors.

The remainder of her 98 years was spent in Kansas City, and Overland Park, Kansas, until her move to Lawrence in 2014. Fiercely independent, she remained in her home til age 93.

Moyne was preceded in death by her parents: E.C. (Con)Hayes and Avis DeGraw Hayes, husband Joseph Golub and husband M.C. (Mike) Mohs.

Her children include daughter, Marsha Jo Owen (husband Jean); son, J. Richard (Rick) Golub (wife Maryln); grandchildren, Justin Owen (wife Yvonne), Molly Golub Brown (husband Toby), Andrew Golub (fiancé Katelyn Boehler), Sean Golub; great-grandchildren, Kyle Owen, Tyler Owen, Caden Owen, and Mia Brown).

Moyne was an active longtime member of First Pilgrim Congressional Church, 22nd & Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. She later joined Colonial Church in Prairie Village.

She was a 47 year member of Chapter FX, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Psi Psi Psi, and Life Member of the St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary.

Family was central to her life and she took care of everyone else first. She worked behind the scenes, never for outward recognition. Moyne’s recipes are her legacy as she was an exemplary cook. She prepared huge family meals, loved the holidays, was a prim and proper lady who loved to dance, and was a stellar bridge player. She will be greatly missed by her family and all her friends.

Private family burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

If desired memorial contributions can be made to Colonial Church in Prairie Village, 7039 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208.

Brad Ley Brown

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Brad Ley Brown was born on September 23, 1962 to Richard and Peggy Brown.  He married the love of his life, Debbie Ireland on June 25, 1988.

He passed away on his 55th birthday, September 23, 2017, at his home, after a courageous three year battle with ALS.

Brad is survived by wife, Debbie and his son Tyler Brown both of the home, and a step-daughter, Linda Brown of Lawrence. Also surviving are his parents of Baldwin City, Kansas. He is also survived by his brothers James, Steve, Kenny and Keith all of Lawrence. Also his sisters Peggy Hedenberg of Katy, Texas;  Judy Klemme, Lecompton, Kansas; Patricia Burgen of Lawrence, Kansas; and Lisa Schultz of Westminster, Colorado.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Lee Jr. and Ronald Eugene.

Brad graduated from Baldwin High School, Baldwin City, Kansas in 1982.  He was proud to be a Bulldog, excelling in football, wrestling and weight training.  After graduation Brad found his passion of carpentry.  He was proud to build his own home.

He worked for the University of Kansas for 25 years.

His weekends were family filled at motocross events that his son participated in, where he acted as mechanic.

Brad was a compassionate and warm hearted man.  He was always happy to give an extended hand to those who needed it.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and co-workers.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 1100 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, Kansas.

A box for donations to help with medical expenses will be available at the service, or can be given at the service, in person to Debbie, or at the following go fund me account that has been established in Brad’s name:

https://www.gofundme.com/kq9zkkas

Dianna Dean Schell

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Dianna Dean Schell died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the age of 78. She died peacefully at home while being attended by her husband and family members with the aid of very special hospice workers.

She was the daughter of Robert and Christine Helm who preceded her in death.

She married Raymond Boyd Schell September 3, 1956. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary earlier this month.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Boyd Schell; two daughters, Christa R. Sharpsteen and Robin R. Bayless; two grandchildren, Whitney R. Dilegge and spouse David A. and Raymond D. Butler; one great grandson, Ty Beau Dilegge; brother, Robert Helm; and sister, Gail Ann Knab.  Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, and their families; cousins, Sandra Johnson and Robert Cline and their families.

Her brother, David Helm, preceded her in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory should be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Memorial services for Dianna have not been scheduled but at some future date should that change, family and friends will be notified.

 

William E. ‘Bill’ McCrary

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Graveside services for William Eugene ‘Bill’ McCrary, 81, Lawrence, will be at 10 am Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.

He was born Nov. 15, 1935, in Lawrence, the son of Marlin George and Ruby Olive Fairbanks McCrary. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School. Bill served in the United States Air Force in air traffic control, and retired as a Technical Sergeant after 20 years of service. He later worked for FMC Corporation. He was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion, and enjoyed spending time with his Tuesday morning HyVee coffee group.

Bill married Letha Transmeier. They later divorced. He married Barbara F. Jones on Apr. 2, 1970, in Lawrence. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, Debra Maulden and husband Henry, DeSoto, Ron McCrary, Dallas, Tex., Pamela Brown and husband Eric, Lawrence, and Kelli Tipton and husband Kirk, Clemmons, NC; a sister, Barbara Alldredge, Lawrence; a brother, David McCrary and wife Kathy, Baldwin City; and three grandchildren, Erika Brown, Jesse Brown, and Brooks Tipton. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Betty Curtiss, Vera Hadl, and Harold McCrary.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, or the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com

Bouppha Sengsathevane

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There will be a traditional Buddhist ceremony for Bouppha Sengsathevane of Lawrence, KS on Saturday, September 23rd at 1 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

Bouppha died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at his home. He was born May 6, 1935 in Nakonphanom, Thailand. He is the son of Thip and Oui Sengsathevane. He graduated from high school. The family came to the United States from Laos in 1981. Bouppha worked and retired as a machine operator at Berry Plastics. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

He married Khamphet Phaopacheurth in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home. He is survived by his five children, Noy Powkom in Lawrence, KS, Souvanna Sooksengdao in Olathe, KS, Kanhnika Khanthavixay in St. Louis, MO, Patthana St. John, Overland Park; Somboun Byer in Lawrence, KS and Somphanh Sengsathevane in England. Also, survived by his sister, Homchanh Khankeo in St. Louis, MO and a brother Sathianephong Phioukham in St. Catharines, Ontario. He has twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Phouthong ‘Airr’ Kinsky and first wife Kong Sengsathevane.

Teddy Joe (Ted) Ridenour

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On Monday, September 11th Pastor Ted Ridenour passed away in his home in Buffalo, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21st, at 10:00 a.m. at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Lawrence, with Pastor Melvin Jones and Mark Reeves officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence with graveside services to follow the funeral. Donations in Pastor Ted’s memory may be made to the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Lawrence, Kansas in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Teddy Joe Ridenour was born on February 26, 1956 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Clarence and Yvonne Ridenour. He started school in Bartlesville and moved with his family to Lawrence, Kansas when he was in the 5th grade. He graduated from Lawrence High School with the class of 1974 and was married on December 6, 1974 in Lawrence to Vickie Cotton and they made their home in Bartlesville where Ted worked at TRW. They later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and in 1989 they moved to Springfield, Missouri where Ted attended Central Bible College and received a B.A. Degree with a double major in Pastoral Ministries and Bible in 1995. After entering the ministry Ted and Vickie pastored churches in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Wyoming. Most recently they pastored the New Life Assembly of God Church in Buffalo, Wyoming until his death.

Ted’s passion was his family and he spent his time doing those things that involved his grandchildren. He loved to take them fishing, hiking, canoeing, biking and church. He always looked forward to their summer vacations into mountains of Colorado and Wyoming.

He is survived by his wife Vickie of Buffalo; two sons, Byron Ridenour of Springfield, Missouri and Dallas Ridenour and his wife Robin of Independence, Missouri; one daughter Amanda Tillery and her husband Chad of Marceline, Missouri; two brothers, Bob Ridenour of Independence, Missouri and Jeff Ridenour of Lawrence, Kansas and ten grandchildren, Hunter, Jayla, Addison, Ciera, Emree, Drake, Reece, Gage, Anna, and Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Wanda Hardister Burnett Cox

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A Celebration of Life for Wanda Hardister Burnett Cox, 76, Lawrence, will be at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence.

Wanda died of cancer on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at her home.

Wanda was born June 17, 1941, in Columbia, Mo., the daughter of John Hardister and Violet Morrison. John and Violet were divorced when Wanda was a small child, and John married Addene Hinchman. Wanda attended Lawrence High School.

She married Charles Burnett in St. Joseph, Mo., and they had three children: Vicki Burnett, Dena Ward, and Charles Burnett. Her husband Charles was killed in the Vietnam War. She married David Reed, and they had one child, Jon Reed. They divorced, and she married Brian Cox. They later divorced.

Wanda is survived by children Vicki Burnett, Topeka; Dena and Dan Ward, Arkansas City; Charles and Kathy Burnett, Boaz, Ala.; Jon Reed, Oskaloosa; sister Beverly Lasswell, Lenexa; sister and brother in law, Donna and Jerry Avey, Longmont, Colo.; aunt Patty Allen, St. Joseph, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Wanda enjoyed reading the Bible, crocheting, knitting, needlework, puzzles, painting, using her computer, and all kinds of games.

 

 

Arthur Alan ‘Artie’ Shaw

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Arthur Alan “Artie” Shaw passed away on the afternoon of September 16, 2017, at the age of 88 from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Artie was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 27, 1929, to Samuel and Esther (Levy) Shaw (Swirsky). He was raised as an only child although his parents had several other children that died at or shortly after birth.

Artie graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, NY, as Class Actor in 1947. He earned his BA in Psychology from Brooklyn College in 1952. Soon after, he drove west to work as a firewatcher in a 50-ft observation tower in Kaniksu National Forest in northern Idaho for the summer. Then, he settled in Kansas to attend graduate school at the KU Psychology Dept. where he earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1968. He spent the rest of his life—more than 65 years–in Lawrence, Kansas.

While completing his Ph.D., Artie worked in various training programs/internships or as a psychologist at the Kansas School for the Deaf (‘55-‘56); at the Topeka VA (’57-’58); at the Leavenworth VA (’58-’59); at the Topeka VA Medical Center (’60); at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center (’61); and at the Franklin County Guidance Center in Ottawa (’61-’66). He was then hired as a staff psychologist at the Leavenworth VA (‘67-’88). In 1980, he exposed misuse of research medications for patients that did not meet protocol requirements. In May, 1981, a KC Star investigation confirmed that research medications had been used improperly for some time.

One of Artie’s passions was National Parks. He visited all 59 US National Parks and more than 400 national historic sites in the US and Canada. Artie volunteered for many local organizations: Lawrence Friends of the Library, Lawrence Area Clergy; Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging; Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation; and served as a board member of Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC).

Artie is survived by his partner Julie Trowbridge-Alford; five children and spouses: Debbie Shaw Schwartz (Ron); Alan Shaw (Gin Myers); Risa Shaw (Sharon Gervasoni); Leah Shaw Fen (Michael); Jennifer Shaw (Tim Peltier) and seven grandchildren: Aaron Shaw; Casey and Haley Shaw; Allie, McCall, Jamil and Kiana Fen. Artie was married and preceded in death by Jean Lois Rabinowitz and Sandra Jane Cote.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the organizations for which Artie volunteered. Donations may be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.

John Wesley Clark

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John Wesley Clark, 78, of Lawrence died Friday, September 15th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

John was born May 15th, 1939 to Amos and Nancy (Tiger) Clark.

He has been a member of the Lawrence community since 1956, when he started school at Haskell Indian Nations University.  He worked for Coca-Cola for 27 years as a warehouse manager, and he also worked for Stokely- Van Camp for some time. In his spare time, John enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Many people around Lawrence knew him as Joe or “The Hustler”, a nickname he acquired over the years of playing pool around town. John was a member of the Indian Methodist church, and was a sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous, the River City, Jayhawk, and Retreat and Sunshine chapters. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed greatly.

He married Martha Mae Watson on October 8th, 1962. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his sons John Clark Jr., Ramus Clark, and David Clark; brother Charles Maylen, sister Mary Chotkey, and step-daughter Laquita Watson. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers James and Andrew Clark.