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Darrel Easum Obituary

Darrel E. Easum

A memorial visitation for Darrel E. Easum, 80, Lawrence, will be tonight from 6-7:30 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Darrel died Tue., Oct. 1, 2013, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

He was born Sept. 4, 1933, in Toronto, Kan., the son of Allan C. and Hildred B. Carlisle Easum. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School, and later served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Darrel worked as a union carpenter for 42 years, mostly for B.A. Green Construction and Harris Construction, and retired in 2000. He enjoyed sports, KU football and basketball, Royals baseball and Chiefs football. He coached baseball for 20 years, in the South Park, Broken Arrow, and Holcom leagues. He coached many great players, including all three of his sons. He enjoyed playing golf, and served as a marshal at Alvamar for several years. He loved his pets, raised ponies for several years, and enjoyed the companionship of his cat, Amber. Darrel was fondly known as 'Coot' and 'Cotter' by his friends, family, and coworkers.

He married Shirley Ann Stevens on Nov. 6, 1953, in Lawrence. She preceded him in death, as did four brothers, Chuck, Norman, Cloyce, and Roy, and two sisters, Donna and Eva. Survivors include three sons, John Easum and wife Debbie, New Carlisle, Ind., Andy Easum, and Doug Easum, both of Lawrence; a brother, Allan Easum, Lawrence; a sister, Nelda Hodson, Lawrence; and four grandchildren, Adam, Kara, Doug Jr., and John.

Memorials are suggested to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 4, 2013.
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Doug, Andy and John

Your dad was very special to me, as he was the coach who gave me the first opportunity to "learn" the game of baseball. I often tell people that the success that I enjoyed as a baseball player was due to the opportunity I got from his VFW team and his assistant coach Mel Lisher. I am thinking of you and I am thankful to have had the chance to know "Coach" for so many years.

Richard Todd

October 7, 2013

John, Andy, and Doug my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families, Darrel will be deeply missed by all who knew him

Kim Sattler

October 4, 2013

Back in the 1950s I lived at 1308 Connecticut Street with my maternal grandparents, Clyde and Mamie Cottom, my mother Edith, uncle Melvin Cottom, and brother Steve. The Easum family lived next door, just north of us. They were good neighbors and we enjoyed playing with their dog, Pal. About three weeks ago my husband and I drove from our home in Austin to Lawrence and visited with Darrel a couple times in the Brandon Woods dining room. I told him of our connection and he nodded his head. I took a photo of him. When I read of his passing last Tuesday, I was very sad and my heart went out to his family. May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ comfort all who loved Darrel.

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

October 4, 2013

Sending prayers of peace and comfort to you and yours during this difficult time.

Bobbie Ward Hinds

October 4, 2013

Doug and family, so sorry to hear about your loss.

October 4, 2013

Doug, Young Doug, and Family:
My thoughts are with all of you. Your father coached me in baseball and I always thought he was a good man. Michael, Alex, and myself are thinking of you.

Larry Sinks

October 4, 2013

Mike Case

October 4, 2013

My brother was coached by Mr.Easum and has many fond memories of him.I only met him twice yet I could tell he was a great person.I am so sorry for your loss as is my brother Mark Cool.

Becky Leslie

October 4, 2013

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