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Douglas Verburgt
July 3, 2004
Douglas E. Verburgt, 72, Archie, formerly of Peculiar, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at his home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 9, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville.
Burial will be in Spring Garden Cemetery, Eldon, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
Richard Monroe York
June 27, 1932 - June 30, 2004
Richard Monroe York heard and answered his Savior's call to come home on June 30, 2004, at the age of 72 years, 3 days. He was born on June 27, 1932, the youngest son of Clara Nadene Goodbar York Vansandt and Thomas Monroe York Jr. Richard now resides in his heavenly home with family and friends who have preceded him. He sings with the angels now and forever for his loving Lord.
Richard was born in Archie, Missouri, and lived in the Archie community until his death. Richard York married Ruth Esther Gilliland on August 11, 1963. Richard will be greatly missed by his wife, Ruth, with whom he shared over 40 wonderful years. This union was blessed with two children: a daughter, Amy Ruth York Eatherton and her husband, Donald, of Garden City, Mo., and children Amanda and Adrienne; a son, Staff Sergeant Thomas Monroe York III and his wife, Brenda of Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, Mo., and children, Shanna, Courtney, Thomas and Abigail. In later years, he enjoyed the company of his adopted daughter, Maribeth Ryan, of Columbia. Mo.
His love of country was evidenced through his service to his country. He served during the Korean War and then in the Army Reserves. He passed this love of country onto his children. Richard was a proud member of the National Sons of the American Revolution and served in various offices of The Spirit of 76 Chapter of Harrisonville, Missouri. This gave him the oportunity to share his love of our country with schoolchildren as well. He did this by dressing in period costume and taking replica revolutionary flags to multiple local and city schools. During his presentations he would point out the changes the national flag went through as new states entered the Union. He loved to teach the children both respect and proper care of the American flag before presenting each of them with a miniature American flag to take home.
His love of community was shown in his dedication to the Archie Whirlwind sports programs. On weeknights he attended both home and away high school football and basketball games. He rarely missed a game during the last twenty-two years. Richard enjoyed videotaping the games and playing them on the First Baptist Church of Archie's local cable TV channel for community shut-ins to view. Besides games, Richard also taped grade school and high school musical programs, plays and special programs that homebound grandparents might otherwise not be able to attend. Richard attended and graduated from Archie High School in 1950. For the past sixteen years, Richard has cheerfully served as the president of the Archie Alumni Association.
Richard was most defined by his love of God and dedication to spreading the Word through his actions and life. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Archie serving as both deacon and active choir member for 50 years, or as he put it "for as long as I can remember." Richard also served as the Sunday school director for 32 years, in various capacities on numerous church and associational committees and as a Sunday school teacher in later years. Richard was also active in the Osage River Baptist Association throughout the years. He enjoyed going to the Southern Baptist and Missouri Baptist Conventions.
After retiring from AlliedSignal with 40 years of service, Richard and Ruth joined Missourians on Missions. Richard enjoyed traveling to various states and helping in the constructing of churches. They traveled together on many church and associational missions trips to help people, always spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ as they went.
Richard was a special man with a heart full of love. He never met a stranger he couldn't talk to and he always tried to be a friend to all. He delighted in children and loved making them smile. He was a good and helpful neighbor and tried to represent Christ's love to everyone he met. Richard was a wonderful father and good role model for his children. His home was open to anyone; it was full of love, laughter, music and a round of pitch if one cared to play cards. Throughout the years he enjoyed singing tenor in duets with his sister, Jean Sliffe. Richard loved to travel with his family and take in "God's handiwork" as found in the various national parks of America.
Historical museums were always included along the way for his children because Richard loved history. He was an avid reader and began every morning by reading his Bible; he also enjoyed books on history, travel and any Louis L'Amour he could get his hands on. If he didn't have a book in his hands he had a "National Geographic" or a "Reader's Digest."
Richard also enjoyed trout fishing at Roaring River State Park. He began going to the trout park with his brother fifty years ago and later shared this with his wife, family and friends. He enjoyed bringing his catch home to share with his friends and neighbors. In his later years, Richard came to love genealogy and often traveled on trips with his wife, Ruth, in search of the sometimes-elusive family history.
Richard York was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas York and Clara York Vansandt; one sister, Mildred Jean Sliffe; one sister-in-law, June York; three stepsisters-in-law, Cordell Brooner, Mabel Wigton and Shirley Brooner; a brother-in-law, Richard Gilliland; three stepbrothers-in-law, Orville Wigton, C.J. Ford and Newell Brooner.
Richard is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; two children, Amy Eatherton and husband, Donald, and SSgt. Thomas Monroe York III and wife, Brenda; six grandchildren, Amanda and Adrienne Eatherton, Shanna, Courtney, Thomas and Abigail York; one brother, James York; one sister, Mary Graim and husband, Jack; two sisters-in-law, Sheri Gilliland and Mary Weston and husband, Kenneth; four stepsisters-in-law, Mildred Wigton, Mary Aileen Ford, Doris Phillips and husband, Harlan, Jewell Shanks and husband, Charles; and three stepbrothers-in-law, Glenn Brooner and wife, Mary, Albert Wigton, Howard Brooner; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Osage River Baptist Association, Mission Department.
Honorary Bearers were Richard Atkinson, Lyle Baker, Jim Barnard, Vincent Barnard, Steve Bartholomew, Charles Boyce, Joe Crook, Raymond Flanary, Billy Gebhardt, Daryl Limpus, Chuck Logue, Tim McGinnis, Chris Mills, Maurice Snare, Kenny Stevens, Albert Tomlinson and Dwight Wood.
Casket Bearers were Jim Arnold, Bob Bure, Randy Grimes, Roger Newport, Frank Osborn and Calvin Porter.
Services were Saturday, June 3, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Archie with the Rev. Denny Rives and the Rev. Jeff Paul officiating. Paul Davis was the soloist and Jan Davis was the pianist. Carol Lynne Arnold was the organist.
Interment and military services were at the Crescent Hill Cemetery near Adrian with the Whiteman Air Force Base Honor Guard, the Harrisonville Honor Guard and the Sons of the American Revolution Honor Guard.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
Bob J. Gough
May 1, 1929 - Feb. 25, 2005
Bob Joe Gough, 75, Raymore, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Raymore Health Care, Raymore.
He was born May 1, 1929, near Creighton, the son of Joseph Perry and Katy May (Page) Gough.
June 26, 1949, he married Dorothy Marie Gwinner in Garden City.
Mr. Gough was a machinist for Western Electric, Lee's Summit, until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Raymore Christian Church, Raymore, and was chairman of the building committee for phase I and phase II.
He was a member of the Veteran Motor Care Club of America. He had lived in Peculiar before moving to Raymore in 2001.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and an infant brother, Buddy Wayne Gough.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M. Gough, of the home; two sons, Philip K. Gough, Harrisonville, and Perry E. Gough and wife, Lynda, Belton; a daughter, Penny L. Gough, Grandview; a brother, Bill E. Gough and wife, Betty, Harrisonville; a sister, Anna M. Bryan and husband, Charles, Oklahoma City; two grandsons, Christopher and Jake Gough; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, at the Raymore Christian Church, Raymore.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the church.
A private burial will be at the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Raymore Christian Church Building Fund.
Corine Frances Ludlow
May 10, 1917 - Feb. 25, 2005
Corine Frances Ludlow, 87, Harrisonville, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at her home.
She was born May 10, 1917, in Harrisonville, the daughter of Clarence S. and Una Laura (Benjamin) Ludlow.
Ms. Ludlow was a graduate of Harrisonville High School. She was a lifelong Harrisonville resident.
She joined the First Baptist Church of Harrisonville in 1930. She was a very active member of the church. She briefly worked for the Harrisonville R-9 School District in the grade school cafeteria.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and three brothers, Boyd, L.R. and Delmer.
Surviving are a cousin, Shirley Knox, Harrisonville; a sister-in-law, Mary Ludlow, Lee's Summit; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services were Feb. 28, 2005, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, with the Rev. David Noble officiating.
Burial was in the Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
Paul J. Mathes
March 1, 2005
Paul J. Mathes, 91, Harrisonville, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville.
Lydia Ann Schrock
April 10, 1904 - Feb. 19, 2005
Lydia Ann Schrock, 100, Goshen, Ind., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born April 10, 1904, in Latour, the daughter of Levi and Nettie (Yoder) Zook.
April 10, 1975, she married Lawrence Allen Schrock in Harrisonville.
Mrs. Schrock was a homemaker and nurse. She attended College Mennonite Church, Goshen, and was a member of the Harrisonville Mennonite Church. She had lived in Harrisonville before moving to Goshen in 1993.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Lawrence, Nov. 8, 1992; two sisters, Carrie Schrock and Elsie Hooley; and two brothers, Jonathan and Ira Zook.
Surviving are three stepsons, Jim Schrock and wife, Sue, Richard Schrock and wife, Rosella, all of Garden City, and David Schrock and wife, Judy, Harrisonville; a sister, Phebe Hershberger, Goshen; 10 step-grandchildren; and 24 step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers were Mitch Schrock, Kelly Schrock, Rick Schrock, Ron Schrock, Jeff Schrock, Shane Schrock, Derrick Schrock, Brian Schrock and Scott Schmucker.
Services were Friday, Feb. 25, at the Harrisonville Mennonite Church with Richard Schrock officiating. Music was provided by Dale Hershberger, David, Jim and Richard Schrock with Kay Schrock as the pianist.
Burial was in the Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the church memorial fund.
Chester V. Yoder
Sept. 19, 1912 - Feb. 23, 2005
Chester Vernon Yoder, 92, Garden City, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton.
He was born Sept. 19, 1912, near Garden City, the son of Elba J. and Erma (Miller) Yoder.
July 22, 1936, he married Bernice Fern Schrock in Garden City.
Mr. Yoder was a farmer and stockman. Earlier he had been a partner in Schrock & Yoder Implement Company, Harrisonville.
He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church near Garden City. He was a lifelong area resident.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two sons, Lowell Chester Yoder, July 3, 1978, and David Lee Yoder.
Surviving are his wife, Bernice Yoder, of the home; a son, Ed Yoder and wife, Donna, Garden City; one daughter, Eldora Yoder and husband, Rodney, Versailles; two brothers, Wilmer Yoder, Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Glen Yoder, Toledo, Ohio; a sister, Mildred Hughes, South Greenfield; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ed Herzer, Coburn Schrock, Russell Schrock, Stanley Schrock, Ed Yoder, Michael Yoder and Willard Yoder.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, with the Rev. John Kukovich officiating. Music was provided by John Hartzler, Rufus Kenagy, Coburn Schrock and Willard Yoder.
Burial was in the the Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City.
