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     Hirrel Catherine Sheldon was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.⁴ She was born on August 20, 1924 at Kansas.^5,4 She died on September 12, 1931 at Kansas at age 7.⁴

     Harry Raymond Sheldon Harry "Ray" Sheldon, 95, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas, with his four daughters by his side. Burial to follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Overland Park, Kansas. Ray was born December 18, 1925, in a small, rural home near Louisburg, Kansas, to Harry Olen and Virgie Evelene (Young) Sheldon. While attending Stilwell High School, he took off a year to work in order to save the family farm. He returned to school and graduated in 1944 then attended Kansas City Junior College to study accounting. It was during his senior year he met his future wife of 63 years. He married Onita Ruth Young on February 22, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas; she passed away December 29, 2009. A member of the "Greatest Generation," Ray believed in serving his country and community. He was a United States veteran of two wars. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II stationed in the Aleutian Islands. When he returned from this service, he joined the Reserves and was eventually called to fight in the Korean War as a member of the US Navy. He was stationed off the coast of Korea on the aircraft carrier USS Boxer and was proud to be a member of the "Bitter Birds," the nickname given to the squadron from the Olathe Naval Station. When his military career was finished, Ray focused on his proudest profession – farmer. Ray loved spending time on the farm with his family and enjoyed raising hogs, which he called his "steady paycheck." He also raised cattle and row crops on his picturesque land in southern Johnson County. An advocate for education, Ray attended Kansas City Jr. College to study accounting and later Olathe VoTech School to learn the trade of welding. He was also a skilled carpenter who spent countless hours building homes. As a lifelong area resident, Ray found countless ways to give back to the community. Ray was a member of the Spring Hill United Methodist Church where he had the distinctive title of Sunday School Superintendent for 10 years. He dedicated his time to the Hilltop School as a member of the school board and the boys and girls basketball coach as well as a referee at Hilltop Elementary School. Basketball was one of Ray's favorite hobbies. He loved playing and always had a basketball goal in his barn so he could shoot hoops in his limited downtime. He traveled across the state as a referee for high school boys basketball games. His other community service roles included president of the USD 230 Spring Hill school board and a member of the Johnson County Fair Board, VFW, and the Farm Service Agency. He was on the Ski Bees, a performance ski team with the Olathe Marine Club. Ray and Ruth were also active members of the Olathe Trail Riders where they served in numerous committees and leadership positions. In his leisure time, Ray enjoyed boating, water skiing, camping, collecting Allis-Chalmers tractors and toy tractors. Above all, Ray's favorite time was being with his family. He will be remembered for his positivity, generosity, and loving spirit. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruth Sheldon, sister Hirrel Catherine, and great-granddaughter Evelyn JoAn Dilts. Ray is survived by his daughters: Linda (Loyd) Johnston, Buena Vista, Colorado; Mary Sheldon, Olathe, Kansas; Diane (David) Meyers, Olathe, Kansas; and Elaine (Kelly) Girton, Sabetha, Kansas. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.⁷ He was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^7,5 He was born on December 18, 1925 at Louisburg, Miami Co., Kansas.^3,7,5 He married Onita Ruth Young on February 22, 1946 at Kansas City, Kansas.^7,5,8 Harry Raymond Sheldon died on November 23, 2021 at Olathe, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 95.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 440-09-2741.⁶ Dan Isaac Guinn was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chetopa, Labette Co., Kansas.^3,4 He was born on November 10, 1903 at Grovespring, Wright Co., Missouri.^3,4,5,6 He married Virginia Evelene "Virgie" Young, daughter of George Addison Young and Mary Catherine Gray, on September 3, 1935 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2 Dan Isaac Guinn died on April 16, 1975 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 71.^2,3,4 He CHETOPA - The body of Dan I. Guinn, 71, of Chetopa will arrive here at noon Saturday for services at 2 p.m. in the Sperry Funeral Home. Guinn died late Wednesday in the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. He and Mrs. Guinn retired to Chetopa in 1969 after he had worked 25 years in the Los Angeles school system. He was born on Nov 10, 1903, in Grove Springs, Mo., to Hunley and Mary Burttrum Guinn, and grew to manhood in Missouri. He and Virgie Sheldon were married in 1936 and lived in Chetopa for a few years before going to California. Survivors include Mrs. Guinn, of the home; a daughter, Mary Frances; a stepson, Ray Sheldon of Olathe; three brothers, Howard of Chetopa, Bill of Vinita, Okla., and Rutherford of Anchorage, Alaska; and five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Crow of Commerce, Okla; Mrs. Delila Stanislaus of Bluejacket, Okla., Mrs. Alma Jones of Hilandville, Mo., Mrs. Dulcie Wright of Kingman, Ariz., and Mrs. Gladys Wells of Vinita. The Rev. Ronnie Frazier will conduct the services and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery near Chetopa. on April 18, 1975.⁴

     Virginia Ruth Goodloe was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,4 She was born on March 25, 1917 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas; Her gravestone has a birth date of Jun 25, 1917.^3,4 As of October 13, 1935,her married name was Young.¹ She married Wilbur William Young, son of George Addison Young and Mary Catherine Gray, on October 13, 1935 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,1 Virginia Ruth Goodloe died on February 21, 2008 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 90.^3,4 She Wilbur William Young, 95, and his wife, Virginia Ruth Young, 90, both of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 20, 2008 at their home. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. Mr. Young was born May 23, 1912 in Stanley, KS; Mrs. Young was born June 25, 1917 in Stanley, KS. Wilbur and Virginia were 95 and 90 years "Young" and had been married over 72 years; they still lived in the home they shared for over 65 years. They both died peacefully in their sleep, laying together side by side, holding hands, and within four hours of each other. Wilbur was a respected, long-time home builder in the KC area; Virginia was involved in many community organizations. She also helped in her husband's business while they raised their family of five. Their children, nieces, nephews, spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren were able to be with them in their final days. They were special to all that met them and serve as a symbol of true love and commitment to each other and family. Mr. and Mrs. Young are survived by their five children: Laura Evans, Dwight Young, Nancy Gordon, Janet Tracy and Larry Young. In addition, they are survived by eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister Gerry Hower and sister in law Mae Goodloe. on February 23, 2008.³

     Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Patricia Lucas.¹ Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham was born on October 8, 1959 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 He married Nancy Carol Puckett on August 24, 1991 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.³ Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham and Nancy Carol Puckett were divorced on January 6, 2000 at Russell Co., Virginia.⁴ Timothy Neal "Tim" Basham died on April 16, 2011 at Virginia at age 51.^1,7 He Timothy Neal Basham, 51, of Salem and Belfast, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. He followed his father's footsteps for many years working as a heavy equipment mechanic, and later was employed by Mike's Super Save. Tim was a wonderful woodworker, and loved his home and being there very much. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Ernest and Ada Basham and Jewell and Lillie Reed; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy Ray Lucas and Patricia Tucker; brothersin-law, Donald Maxwell and William Lucas; and uncle, Vern Basham. His surviving family includes his parents, Edsel and Mary Basham; wife, Patricia Basham; stepchildren, Daniel, Jonathan, Michelle, and Kevin Moore; siblings, Sherry Maxwell and Terry Basham and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Ashley, Zachary, Isaac, Hunter, Tina Paige, and a very special grandson, Jacob; nephews and nieces, Jeremy Basham and wife, April, Stephanie Alderson and husband, Bill, Jennifer Moles and husband, Kourtney, Jonathan Maxwell and wife, Mindy, and Joshua Maxwell; great-nephews and great-nieces, London and Tinley Basham, Grant and Erika Alderson, and Audrey Moles; many very special aunts and uncles; and numerous other family members. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 19, 2011.¹