Lewis’s life began on December 24, 1948 in El Dorado. He is the first-born son of Henry and Arlene (Clark) Clayborn. Lewis grew up in El Dorado and was a graduate of El Dorado High School. After graduation, Lewis was drafted into the military and joined the United States Air Force, where he served his country for nearly 30 years. Lewis was very talented. He self-taught himself to play the piano, saxophone and was a superb singer. He enjoyed cooking for his family who will all miss his...
Lewis’s life began on December 24, 1948 in El Dorado. He is the first-born son of Henry and Arlene (Clark) Clayborn. Lewis grew up in El Dorado and was a graduate of El Dorado High School....
Earl’s life began on December 26, 1943 in El Dorado. He is the son of Oran and Mary (McVay) Wakefield. Earl is a 1961 graduate of Leon High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree with honors from Wichita State University. He was united in marriage to the former Martha Marshall in March of 1965. Earl served his country in the Kansas Army Reserves and Guard. He retired from Texaco as a supervisor and electrician. He also owned Wakefield Electric and did lots of electrical work in...
Earl’s life began on December 26, 1943 in El Dorado. He is the son of Oran and Mary (McVay) Wakefield. Earl is a 1961 graduate of Leon High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree with...
Kerri’s life began on February 6, 1975 the daughter of Jesse George and Maryanna (Andrews) Reed in El Dorado, KS. Kerri graduated from El Dorado High School in 1994. She was a resident with Flint Hills Services and enjoyed her Flint Hills family. She also enjoyed collecting purses and shopping. Kerri was a huge fan of the Karate Kid movie and star Ralph Maccio. Kerri especially enjoyed eating chicken wings and spaghetti. Kerri was also a member of Jerry’s Kids and attended several...
Kerri’s life began on February 6, 1975 the daughter of Jesse George and Maryanna (Andrews) Reed in El Dorado, KS. Kerri graduated from El Dorado High School in 1994. She was a resident with...
Amber’s life began on August 21, 1986, the daughter of David Wayne and Sue Lynn (Gillespie) Prewitt in Wichita, Kansas. She attended El Dorado Schools and graduated from high school in Salina. She was trained and licensed as a massage therapist and was currently studying to become a yoga instructor. Amber loved spending time with her 9 year old daughter and going to the beach. She played the violin, cello, guitar and loved music. She enjoyed running every night after work, also...
Amber’s life began on August 21, 1986, the daughter of David Wayne and Sue Lynn (Gillespie) Prewitt in Wichita, Kansas. She attended El Dorado Schools and graduated from high school in...
Carita’s life began on April 25, 1938 in El Dorado. She is the daughter of Samuel G. and Lolita (Hurlbert) Unger. Carita is a graduate of Leon High School and attended junior college briefly before she married her husband of 61 years, Donald Cox on December 16, 1956 at the Presbyterian Church in El Dorado. She was a homemaker and worked alongside Don in managing their rental properties in El Dorado. She loved growing flowers and was a loyal card sender; always writing encouraging words...
Carita’s life began on April 25, 1938 in El Dorado. She is the daughter of Samuel G. and Lolita (Hurlbert) Unger. Carita is a graduate of Leon High School and attended junior college briefly...
Lloyd’s life began on February 3, 1930, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Quillin) Higgins in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. He graduated from North High School in Wichita, Class of 1948, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War in November of 1948. He was united in marriage to Wilma Mae Roland on April 17, 1965, in Park City, Kansas. Curly retired after 37 years from Derby Coastal Refinery as an electrical and instrumentation man. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and...
Lloyd’s life began on February 3, 1930, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Quillin) Higgins in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. He graduated from North High School in Wichita, Class of 1948, and then enlisted in...
Francis’s life began November 14, 1939 in Leon, KS. He is the son of Francis W. and Ruby (Cousins) Sowers, Sr. He is a 1957 graduate of Leon High School and attended Butler County Junior College. He married his high school sweetheart, Juanita Faye Westervelt on August 6, 1960 at the Leon Methodist Church. Francis retired in 1997 from the Texaco refinery in El Dorado. He also kept a small herd of cattle on his farm near Leon and for many years operated Sowers Hay Hauling. Francis...
Francis’s life began November 14, 1939 in Leon, KS. He is the son of Francis W. and Ruby (Cousins) Sowers, Sr. He is a 1957 graduate of Leon High School and attended Butler County Junior...
LaDonna’s was born to Carroll and Mildred (Stebbins) Honn on November 6, 1939 in El Dorado, Kansas, and left this earth on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Her desire was to make it back home to the farm, so that she could see her dog and hear the sounds of the cattle, and the family made sure that happened. LaDonna was a self-professed tomboy, choosing to hang out at the rodeo grounds every chance she got. She was a natural around livestock,...
LaDonna’s was born to Carroll and Mildred (Stebbins) Honn on November 6, 1939 in El Dorado, Kansas, and left this earth on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018, after a short but hard fought battle with...
Doris’s life began on February 27, 1931 in Strawn, KS. She is the daughter of Henry Nelson and Mildred (Peyton) Steenbock. Doris was united in marriage to the Rev. Mack Roy Ferren on June 7, 1948 in Topeka. She had attended Butler County Junior College and studied business. Doris raised puppies and worked as a breeder. She enjoyed Quilting, sewing, playing the piano, puzzles and was an avid reader. Her greatest joy was her family which includes her son David (Judy) Ferren of Burns;...
Doris’s life began on February 27, 1931 in Strawn, KS. She is the daughter of Henry Nelson and Mildred (Peyton) Steenbock. Doris was united in marriage to the Rev. Mack Roy Ferren on June 7,...
Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton was born April 29, 1923 at St. Luke's Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas to Andrew “Andy” J. Lehr and Flora May Rogers Lehr. She attended St. John’s school for 8 years. She graduated from El Dorado Jr. High and El Dorado High, then attended El Dorado Jr. College, as it was known in the 1940s. She died peacefully October 25, 2018. WWII was going strong in 1942. Mary began to write to a young man who had worked in Phil McDonough's Grocery Store. He...
Mary Elizabeth Lehr Eaton was born April 29, 1923 at St. Luke's Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas to Andrew “Andy” J. Lehr and Flora May Rogers Lehr. She attended St. John’s school for 8...
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