Mariam Leffler was born March 19, 1943 in McPherson ...



Funeral ServiceBFirst Baptist ChurchMcPherson, KansasSaturday, April 14, 2012Officiating ClergyRev. Les CantrellScripture ReadingPeggy Holloway508000013081000Special Music “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone” Jill Reifschneider, vocalist/pianistHymn: “Rock of Ages” #490Honorary CasketbearersAndrew D. Butts Don Christensen LaRue NelsonLowell Nelson Dylan C. Schulz Mel Wright UshersMaury Edmonds Wendell FolkertsIntermentMcPherson Cemetery ~ McPherson, KansasMilitary Honors by McPherson V.F.W. Post #2715Memorial DonationsIn lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to First Baptist Church in loving memory of Billy.AppreciationOn behalf of the family, we wish to express their sincere appreciation for all your kindnesses, evidenced in thought and deed and for your presence at this service. Stockham Family Funeral HomeBilly G. SpannSept. 5, 1923 ~ April 9, 2012258635511811000illy G. Spann, son of Emory Hershel and Sammie (Coleman) Spann, was born on September 5, 1923, in Dalhart, Texas. He was one of twelve children born to the Spann family. Billy spent his formative years in McPherson and graduated from McPherson High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard, serving during World War II. Billy was a retired insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company and had also been a sales associate at Morris & Son Clothiers. On August 10th, 1947, Billy was united in marriage to Della Mae Becker. This union was blessed with the birth of four children; a son, Randy, and three daughters, Karla, Kristi, and Karen. Being a twin himself, Billy was especially thrilled when his youngest daughter Karen was born on his birthday. Billy was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as an usher for numerous years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #24. Billy entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Cedars in McPherson. He was eighty-eight years old. Billy will be remembered as a wonderful provider for his wife and family. His favorite pastime was fishing and he always had a story to tell his family and friends. He was the type of person that never knew a stranger. Billy will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. Survivors include: his wife of 64 years, Della, of the home; son, Randy Spann and wife, Karen Ann Garrigan, of Piermont, NH; three daughters, Karla Snyder, of Lemoore, CA, Kristi Spann, of The Colony, TX, and Karen Schulz and husband, Mitchell, of Canton, KS; twin-sister, Maxine Easter, of El Paso, TX, sister, LaNell Hopkins, of Chandler, AZ; niece, Billie Van Winton, of Amarillo, TX; eight grandchildren, Whitney Snyder, Griffin Snyder, Taylor Snyder, Chloe Snyder, Holly Losiewicz, Andrew Butts, Jamie L. Papatheodoulou, and Dylan C. Schulz; and two great-children, Andrew Butts, Jr. and Layne Losiewicz. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, four sisters, and granddaughter, Sara Spann. “To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me”309880768350042221155524500When I am gone, release me, let me go –I have so many things to see and do.You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.I gave you my love. You can only guessHow much you gave to me in happiness.I thank you for the love you each have shown,But now it’s time I traveled on alone.So grieve for me a while if grieve you mustThen let your grief be comforted by trust.It’s only for a while that we must part.So bless the memories within your heart.I won’t be far away, for life goes on,So, if you need me, call and I will come.Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near…And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hearAll my love around you soft and clear.And then, when you must come this way alone,I’ll greet you with a smile, and say,“Welcome Home” ~Author UnknownIn Loving Memory ofBilly G. Spann1923 ~ 2012 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download