Elmer LaVern Easter, 89, retired Boeing Management, passed into the presence of the Lord on June 6, 2008.
He was born November 19, 1918 to Elmer C. and Ethel Claudia (Scott) Easter in White City, Kansas.
Elmer was a World War II Army Veteran, serving in the European Theater, under General Patton, during the Battle of the Bulge with the 161st Field Artillery Battalion.
Visitation and viewing will take place Monday 1 - 8 p.m. with family receiving friends between 5 - 8 at Old Mission Mortuary.
Celebration of Mr. Easters life will take place Tuesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel.
Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Garden of Atonement, 1801 North Oliver.
Mr. Easter is survived by his son, Nicholas (Patricia) Easter of Wichita; daughter, Dian (Stan) Lawrence of Wichita; brother, Lyle (LeElla) Easter of Douglass; sisters and brothers in law, Bill Rule, Nina (Delton) Patterson of Wichita, Donna (Herb) Crawford of Ottawa; grandchildren, Tracey (Bruce) Rumsey, Ben (Tricia) Lawrence, Jamie (Tyson) Langhofer, Andrew Lawrence, Kim (Carl) Maxson, Kris (Matt) Briceland, Scott, Karp, Kim Harp, Sheri (Mark) Coffey; great-grandchildren Reece, Brielle, Keland, Jayce & Shay Rumsey, Hillary & Bennett Lawrence, Allie, Ashton, Carter, Reagan & Austin Langhofer, Amy (Ben) Johnston, Kaitlyn, Meghan & Josh Curtis, Tyler Manlove, Matthew & Rachel Coffey, Justin, Jordan Maxson, Abby Briceland,; great-great grandson, Braden Johnston; numerous nieces & nephews; friend Wilma Stoffer of Winfield; faithful pets, Bailey & Benji.
Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Eldon Edwards, Marion Edwards, Lola Warner, Don Easter; Maxine (Glen) Ainsworth, Mary Burgoon, Dean Easter, Norma Easter; sisters & brothers-in-law, Arlene (Theron) Smith, Audrey Rule; cousin, Dale Scott.
Memorial contributions may be made to Richter United Methodist Church, 3300 Idaho Road, Pomona, Kansas 66076.