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Mary Climer Obituary

Mary Jane (Atwell) Climer, 59 of Baldwin City, KS passed away January 19, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 1, 1957 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Bobby Gene Atwell and Mary Mae (Coon) Atwell. She graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School with the class of 1976. She worked for many years as an assembler for King Radio and Bendix/King, which is now Honeywell.

Mary loved her family and especially loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed taking day trips and sight-seeing, as well as socializing.

Mary was united in marriage to Steven Climer on September 14, 1982 at the Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, KS. They shared over 34 years of marriage. He survives of the home.

Mary is also survived by her mother, Mary Mae Atwell, Perry, KS; her daughter, Christina Reed and husband, Ryan, of Edgerton, KS; her son, Preston Climer of Eudora, KS; three grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Atwell and wife, Becky, of Tonganoxie, KS; two sisters, Rose Bass of Topeka, KS and Patty Hadl and husband, Kim, of Lawrence, KS.

Mrs. Climer was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Atwell.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City. Inurnment will follow at Underwood Cemetery, Perry, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Climer Memorial Fund and sent in c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through lamb-roberts.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 26, 2017.
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Janie, you were my only real friend in school. We had good times. I have missed you throughout the years. I have thought about you many, many times. You are an angel and you have spread your wings to be with God. You are an amazing lady. Love you

Donna (Duncan) Hale

February 22, 2017

Very sorry for your loss Steve. My thoughts and prayers for your family.

Dale Hofer

January 27, 2017

I will always remember the wonderful times we had growing up together. I remember you comming and seeing us. It was such a shock to hear of your passing. But you are no longer suffering. You are with some of the great loved ones who loved you deeply. I'm so sorry I hadn't seen you. I love you. Rest in peace my cousin.

Kimberly Stanford

January 27, 2017

I just found out this morning. Don't know if we'll be able to attend the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Janie, we grew up together and had a lot of good times. You will be greatly missed. I love you

Donna (Duncan) Hale

January 27, 2017

You worked for me for many years, I loved you, and your sister Patty, May your wings lift you. You were an Angel, and I loved you. Please help your family through their time of grief.

Judi McCartney

January 26, 2017

Rest in peace my sweet little Janie, My heart breaks for you and your family, You worked for me at bendix king for years, and I loved you and your Sister Patty. Hope you are at peace and your wings will lift you. You are an angel. Be free. Prayers for your family, at their time of grief.

Judi McCartne

January 26, 2017

You were a sweet friend Janie. So many happy memories with you at work.

Dorothy Delg

January 26, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

A. M.

January 26, 2017

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