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King Family's Legacy After Plane Crash Tragedy
In Hesston Kansas the King family faced a fatal plane crash near Silver Plume Colorado on October 2 1970. State Rep Ray King and Yvonne King died along with Wichita State University football players and fans leaving seven orphaned children who chose to stay together. Over the decade the siblings rebuilt a life, honoring their parents through education personal growth and community service while reflecting on loss and resilience.
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Ray King
Yvonne
Wichita
Logan
Utah
Kings
Wichita State University
Logal
Silver Plume
Colo
Ray
Yvonne King
Terry
Hesston High School
Lynne
Daddy
Gary
Terri
Lori
Lisa
Julie
Dina