Special - November 23, 2010
We lost Rose Wile McKinley Barham

Hi, Classmate!

Thanks goes to Doris Harter Clubb for bringing Rose Wiley's passing to our attention.

----- ROSE Wiley McKINLEY BARHAM -----

Rose (Wiley) McKinley Barham, 63, passed away November 18, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center after a courageous battle with COPD, lung, heart and fibromyalgia.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Garden. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday at the funeral home.

Rose was born July 19, 1947 to Delmer C and Edith June (Cummings) Wiley in Trenton, MO. Rose was in the first graduating class of Truman High School in 1965. She was a member of the Hidden Valley Christian Union Church of Independence.

Rose worked and retired after 20 years from the City of Independence doing various jobs. Rose was preceded in death by her father Delmer C. Wiley; brother, John W. Wiley; and husband Ron Garner.

Rose is survived by her mother, Edith June Wiley; sister, Greta Ferguson and her husband Steve of Independence; 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 11 great nieces and nephews and 5 great great nieces and nephews. Also her constant pride and joy companion, Sidney her cat. Many aunts, uncles and cousins she was proud of.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com http://www.speakschapel.com/ (Arrangements; Speaks Suburban Chapel)SUBURBAN Chapel Speaks PO BOX 259, INDEPENDENCE MO 64051 Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600 Published in Kansas City Star on November 21, 2010

Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=rose-mckinley-barham&pid=146717230&fhid=4641#ixzz1693cSjSe

----- From Bill Landers -----

Thanks for posting information about Linda's passing away. (LINDA SUE (Kennedy) LANDERS)

We had a wonderful marriage throughout our whole adult life. I am so thankful for the time we had together and I am absolutly devestated that we have lost her. I don't know how our sons and I can live without her but obviously we have no choice but to go on.

She will always be in our thoughts and she will never be forgotten.

Sincerly, Bill Landers

----- From Terry White Stapleton -----

(Nov 3) It seems the sad news is becoming a daily thing. I wanted you to know that we just received word a few hours ago that Melody (Morgan) and her husband Bob Skelton returned home this evening to find their son, Travis had passed away. There will be an investigation so Bob and Melody could not even stay in their home tonight.

I have not talked to Melody yet, so this is all we know at this point. As soon as we know more, I will let you know.

We have attended funerals or memorial services almost weekly since the end of July and that's not counting the ones that have passed from our class or others we were not able to attend! This makes four couples who are dear friends of ours who have lost sons, all under 40 or 50 years old, two in the last week! These boys were all close to the same age as our son. It is so scary. Please remember Melody's family in your thoughts and prayers and also Cindy DeLong's father, who just had major surgery. We must all cherish our loved ones, for we never know when we might lose them.

God Bless -- Terry Stapleton

(November 4, 2010) Talked to Melody today. She seems to be holding up pretty well...probably hasn't hit her yet. They found him (Son) at the bottom of the stairs. It will take 4-6 weeks to get test results for cause of death.

There will be a visitation on Monday, Nov. 8, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at the South Crysler Community of Christ Church at 3100 S. Crysler, Independence.

He will be cremated.

Thanks -- Terry Stapleton

----- Jeannie Swaim Witte's mother-in-law -----

'65 grad, Jeannie Swaim Witte's mother-in-law. Also, Chrisman grad, Richard Witte's mother ALTA M. WITTE

Alta M. Witte, 93, passed away Oct. 30, 2010 at the Groves in Independence. Services will be at 1 p.m., Sat., Nov. 6, in The Groves Community Room; interment at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Outreach International or Habitat for Humanity. Alta was born Dec. 13, 1916 in Deer Lodge, MT, to George and Victoria Thorburn. She graduated from Graceland College in 1936 and taught country school in Montana for two years. She graduated from Butte Business School in 1940 and moved to Independence in 1941 where she worked as a secretary for the Community of Christ Church (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). She retired in 1982. Alta was a charter member of the College Park Community of Christ Congregation, which she attended for over fifty years. She was ordained to the office of Teacher in 1993. Alta spent her life sharing her time, her talents, her resources, and her love, not only with those she knew, but also with some she would never meet. Some of her volunteer activities included twenty-two years at the Independence Regional Health Center, Meals on Wheels, Community of Christ Temple Museum, church school teacher, neighborhood councils, storyteller and counselor at countless church camps, Cub Scout Den Mother and adult literacy tutor. She was an avid reader and a prolific writer for church publications. She loved her family dearly and the ripple effect of her life will be felt for generations to come. Mom, you were the best. Alta was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, August H. Witte; and sisters Jessie Fleming and Helen Bricker. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Richard A. and Jeannie Witte, Raymore, MO; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn M. and L. D. Harsin, Independence, MO; granddaughter Natalie Holick and husband Bill, Shawnee, KS; grandson, Kevin Witte, Kansas City, MO; great granddaughters Reagan and Audrey Holick; and many extended family. T!

he family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to our angels at Integrity Home Care and the Rehabilitation Center at The Groves for all their loving care. A very special thanks also to all the wonderful Groves Staff, Groves Hospice Staff, and fellow residents who surrounded us with love and support. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; 816-252-7900. Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052, 816-252-7900

Published in Kansas City Star on November 2, 2010

Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=alta-m-witte&pid=146372602&eid=sp_shareobit#ixzz1NEraUgqe

----- 45th Reunion stocking stuffers for your favorite grad -----

Here is the link to the website page where you or anyone can purchase 45th Reunion items: http://www.tmes.biz/williamchrisman/classes/1965/45_post_reunion_purchase.shtml

----- WCHS 10 Year Reunion Memory Book -----

Ran across this old memory book and thought some might enjoy going through it.

Just click on: www.WilliamChrismanHighSchool.com/classes/1965/10_year_reunion_wchs.pdf.

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