Jean Gwaltney obituary: Jean Gwaltney's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Jean F Gwaltney
1923 - 2018
In Memory Of
Jean F Gwaltney
1923 - 2018
Almost 65 years ago, Jean married Vesta Bush on October 18, 1953 at her parents’ (Hartley & Vella Bush) farm home in northern Lyon County, KS. In March of 1955, Jean and Vesta joined Countryside United Methodist Church and were active in many activities, functions, and duties within the church.
One of Jean’s passions was photography. He enjoyed taking pictures at weddings, church and scouting events, vacations, and developed and printed annual family Christmas cards. For the 5th anniversary of Countryside Church, Jean helped to create and present “A Church Is Born”, a slideshow detailing the history of the church, which he continued to update for many years.
Jean and Vesta enjoyed genealogy and compiled family history books for both of their families. They were active in their children’s scouting and athletic activities and also attended many of his naval reunions for the Destroyer Squadron 48. They enjoyed camping since 1957, traveling to all the contiguous 48 states, with the Coachmen International and National United Methodist Campers. They also took an inside passage cruise to Alaska as well as a cruise throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
He is survived by his wife, Vesta; sons: Darrell (Tami) and Ron (Linda) of Topeka, Ernie (Marti) of Silverdale, WA, and Marlin (Kenna) of Augusta, KS; daughter Marlys of Wichita; grandsons: Jason, Wyett, Walker, Michael (Kelli), Matthew, and Justin; granddaughter Amy; step-grandchildren: Aryk (Hilary) Lukens, Apryl (Antoni) Hill, Holland (Scott) Ensle, and Houston Cahoon; and step-great grandchildren: Mykel, Mykena, Caleb, Tre, Kaitlyn, Antoni II, Eli, Maddison, and Connor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Brian; sisters: Pauline “Polly” (Bill) Jackson and Eula Faye Gwaltney; brother John (Thelma); and nephew Gary Jackson.
The family will greet friends during a visitation on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd., Topeka, KS. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in northern Lyon County, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church. To leave a message for the family visit www.dovetopeka.com
Almost 65 years ago, Jean married Vesta Bush on October 18, 1953 at her parents’ (Hartley & Vella Bush) farm home in northern Lyon County, KS. In March of 1955, Jean and Vesta joined Countryside United Methodist Church and were active in many activities, functions, and duties within the church.
One of Jean’s passions was photography. He enjoyed taking pictures at weddings, church and scouting events, vacations, and developed and printed annual family Christmas cards. For the 5th anniversary of Countryside Church, Jean helped to create and present “A Church Is Born”, a slideshow detailing the history of the church, which he continued to update for many years.
Jean and Vesta enjoyed genealogy and compiled family history books for both of their families. They were active in their children’s scouting and athletic activities and also attended many of his naval reunions for the Destroyer Squadron 48. They enjoyed camping since 1957, traveling to all the contiguous 48 states, with the Coachmen International and National United Methodist Campers. They also took an inside passage cruise to Alaska as well as a cruise throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
He is survived by his wife, Vesta; sons: Darrell (Tami) and Ron (Linda) of Topeka, Ernie (Marti) of Silverdale, WA, and Marlin (Kenna) of Augusta, KS; daughter Marlys of Wichita; grandsons: Jason, Wyett, Walker, Michael (Kelli), Matthew, and Justin; granddaughter Amy; step-grandchildren: Aryk (Hilary) Lukens, Apryl (Antoni) Hill, Holland (Scott) Ensle, and Houston Cahoon; and step-great grandchildren: Mykel, Mykena, Caleb, Tre, Kaitlyn, Antoni II, Eli, Maddison, and Connor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Brian; sisters: Pauline “Polly” (Bill) Jackson and Eula Faye Gwaltney; brother John (Thelma); and nephew Gary Jackson.
The family will greet friends during a visitation on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd., Topeka, KS. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in northern Lyon County, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church. To leave a message for the family visit www.dovetopeka.com
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:30am
Countryside United Methodist Church
Interment
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Admire, Kansas
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family