Life tribute for Ross Beach prominent Kansas businessman
Ross Beach 92 of Lawrence Kansas died November 12 2010 at home. A celebration of life will be held November 18 at Douglas County Bank in Lawrence with a memorial service November 30 at First Presbyterian Church in Hays. Beach was a 1940 Kansas State University graduate and former president of Kansas Natural Gas Company. He served in naval aviation during World War II and earned multiple honors for aviation safety. He funded major university and arts programs through the Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation and supported Kansas education and disability initiatives. Surviving are his wife Marianna and three daughters along with eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorials to the Kansas 4-H Foundation or Center for Life Experiences at First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences welcomed.
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Lawrence
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Hays
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Abilene
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Mary
Lankow) Beach
Solomon, KS
Mattie
Lowe
Roy
Beach
Central Kansas Power Co
Solomon Power Company
Young Ross
Kansas State University
Marianna Kistler
Manhattan
Naval Aviation
Kansas Natural Gas Company, Inc
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Association of Commerce and Industry
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Kansas 4-H Foundation
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First National Bank of
Kansas City
Dillon’s Stores, Inc
Hutchinson
Woods Petroleum Corporation
Ross and Marianna Beach
Port Townsend
Terry
R.A
Kansas
Center For Life Experiences
Warrenmcelwain.com
Deaths of Don B Whitaker and Jean Whitaker
Memorial services for Don B. Whitaker 94 and Jean Whitaker 93, both of Lawrence, will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Warren McElwain Mortuary with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. Don died Nov. 10 2010 in Lawrence after a career as teacher coach and businessman. Jean died in August 2010. The couple had two daughters seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of the mortuary.
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Jean Whitaker
Lawrence
Warren- McElwain Mortuary
Highland Cemetery
Ottawa
Whitaker
Brandon Woods
Alvamar
Mr. Whitaker
Bucyrus
Don C
Nancy E. Thomas Whitaker
Lane High School
Ottawa University
Air Force
Scott Field
Sioux Falls
S.D
Selden, Plains
Tonganoxie
Plains
International Harvester
John Haddock Ford
Laird Noller Ford
Lawrence Kiwanis Club
University Bridge Club
First United Methodist Church
Jean Allen
Ted
Lewis
Robert
Elizabeth
Nancy Fabrizio
Frank
Lakewood
Cole
June A. Cummings
Steve
Andy
Joe
Heath
Lisa
Marcie
Carl
Cody
Richard Whitaker
New Carrollton
Phillip Whitaker
Overland Park
Warren-Mcef
Wain Mortuary
W. 13Th St
Warrenmcelwain.com
Selma Marie Southard obituary announced by funeral home
Selma Marie Southard, 57, Lawrence, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Kansas University Hospital. Services and burial details will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
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Selma Marie Southard
Lawrence
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Kansas University Hospital
Snowden service set for 88 in De Soto
Q V Snowden of De Soto dies Tuesday November 9 and a memorial service will be held at 10 a m Thursday at De Soto Baptist Church. He was 88.
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Snowden
de Soto Baptist Church
Kansas University Hospital
Wynona Sloat Graveside Service in Little Axes OK
Wynona Sloat 59 of Lawrence Kansas dies Friday November 12 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital A graveside service is planned Tuesday at Absentee Shawnee Burial Grounds in Little Axes Oklahoma Cooper Funeral Home Tecumseh handles arrangements at 210 West Walnut Street Tecumseh OK 74873
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Okla
Wynona Sloat
Lawrence
Kan
Little Axes
Ms. Sloat
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Cooper Funeral Home
West Walnut St
Tecumseh
Obituary Policy Clarifies Local Resident Standards
The Journal World publishes obituaries of residents or former longtime residents of the paper area and those with survivors in the circulation region. Information is supplied by a mortuary and photos are welcome. Call 785 832 7154 or visit www ljworld com obits policy for details.
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Motorcycle Lesson at NEET Institute on Saturday
Michael Ohlesn guides himself through cones learning basic motorcycle riding at age 19 under instructor supervision at NEET Motorcycle Institute on 19th Street at Haskell Avenue.
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Michael Ohlesn
Lawrence
19Th Street
Haskell Avenue
Neet Motorcycle Institute
FHSU to lead energy education project
Fort Hays State University will head a statewide energy education system called the Energy Network of Education and Training. President Edward Hammond said the plan pairs colleges with the energy industry to identify labor gaps and needed skills. funded by federal stimulus and Carl Perkins funds. Fort Hays will provide project management and coordination.
Finalists named for Kansas Court of Appeals seat
Three candidates are named for a seat on the Kansas Court of Appeals including Overland Park Municipal Judge Karen Arnold Berger and Finney County District Judge Robert Frederick. The statewide commission announced the finalists as Gov. Parkinson plans the appointment before departing office January 10.
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Kansas Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
Mark Parkinson
Overland Park
Karen Arnold Berger
Finney County
Robert Frederick
Jayhawks Start 2010 11 Basketball Season Outlook
KU men’s basketball begins the 2010 11 campaign with predictions for a deep NCAA run but not the title. Fans weigh in with optimistic but cautious perspectives. Cast your vote at LJWorld.com for reader responses.
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Ljworld.com
Lawrence Journal-World contact and delivery details
The Lawrence Journal-World lists staff contacts including editors and department heads and provides subscription, delivery, and customer service numbers. It notes publication by The World Company, address in Lawrence Kansas, and postal and press association affiliations.
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