Charles E. Haverty passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 26, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born May 22, 1929 in Lawrence, Kansas to Alvin A. and Dalphine M. Haverty. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1947. Following high school, he pursued a degree in economics from the University of Kansas. His studies were interrupted while he served four years in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator. During his time in the service, he met Barbara Wurth of Independence, MO, who he married on March 6, 1954. Following his discharge from the Navy, he and Barbara returned to Lawrence so that he could finish his degree at KU.

Charles began his career with Procter and Gamble, working in Wichita, Kansas City, New York, Cincinnati, and finally Chicago. After KU's 1969 trip to the Orange Bowl, he and Barbara decided to move back to Lawrence to be closer to family, the Jayhawks, and to raise their three children (Matt, Tom and Susan). He initially worked as a stock broker. He later worked as president of Lawrence National Bank, before finishing his career as a broker. While president of the bank, he helped to introduce the bank's first ATMs (known as OTTO). This led to several speaking engagements at both state and international banking conventions.

Charles was active in the community. He served as drive chairman for the United Way, and president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a board member of the Lawrence Art Center and the Douglas County Historical Museum. He was a member of the Lawrence Country Club, serving as president the year a new club house was built. He also loved to play bridge. He noted that while he spent more hours playing golf than bridge, he was a much better bridge player.

He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church over 50 years, where he served on the Vestry as well as treasurer for 3 years.

Family was most important to Charles. He fiercely loved and supported his children and grandchildren. He planned and led regular beach trips for the entire family to St. Simons Island, GA.

Preceding him in death are his parents and brothers J.R. Haverty and Alvin (Beebe) Haverty.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Matt Leawood, son Tom (Jenny) Kansas City, daughter Susan (Doug) Eck Lenexa, granddaughter Madison Haverty-Hassig (Nick) Denver, grandson Luke Haverty New York, grandson Jay Haverty Kansas City, granddaughter Kyle Haverty Dallas, granddaughter Dr. Lindsey Eck Johnson (Dr. Tyler) Kansas City and grandson Austin Eck (Lexie) Denver.

A memorial service will be held on November 9 at 2:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence, KS followed by a celebration of life at Lawrence Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 3, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Haverty

6 Entries

Cathy Tarr

November 11, 2024

I am so sorry that I missed Chuck's service. I haven't been able to drive since my surgery, He was such a wonderful man and he made coming to church that much more delightful. You all are in my prayers. I am grateful I was blessed to know him.

Pamela Mayfield

November 6, 2024

I worked with Chuck from 1983 (Dean Witter then Morgan Stanley) until Chuck retired. He was a great mentor and friend. As most of all others in Lawrence we all loved going to Jayhawks Basketball games, of which my mother who lived in Derby, KS was a die hard fan. One Christmas season mom was spending time with me in Lawrence and Chuck planned a surprise for my mom. He came to pick us up to go see the Christmas lights around town, but after a bit made his way to Allen Fieldhouse where he surprised mom with tickets to the game. Needless to say, it was the best Christmas she said she ever had. Also, I was thrilled to run into Chuck at the grocery store about a few weeks back and he looked great and also told me he was 95; with a big proud smile. I carry many fond memories of Chuck. My condolences to Barbara and family.
Pam Mayfield

Susan Haverty

November 1, 2024

Our group of cousins got together fairly regularly and enjoyed a meal together at various locations. I fondly remember how proud Charles was of his age. He would quite often ask the servers to guess how old he was. Whether they made a guess or not he would always proudly share. And they were always amazed. Those times together with our extended family, provided some special memories to cherish.
Susan Haverty

David Haverty

November 1, 2024

Some of the memories I have of Charles are going down Route 66 on our way to California to see grandma & grandpa. There was AA in his Nash in front of us and 3 pair of feet sticking out the back window. He, Beebe and JR. The other thing I remember is when we would go to Lawrence to see Uncle Bus and Aunt Dalphene, if Charles or Beebe had a date, they had to take Karen and I with them. Charles always carried on that family tradition. He will be missed.
David Haverty

Karen and Mark Huggins

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Kent Shelley

October 31, 2024

Dear Matt, Tom & Susan,
I am very sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. He was a great man who was passionate about his family! He supported you all in your activities growing up & always enjoyed seeing him at the ballpark. I know my mom, dad, brother & sister-in-law always enjoyed their visits with your dad when he would stop by to buy vegetables/tomatoes at the market or out at the house. May your memories & great times shared with dad, help to comfort you & bring peace in the days & months ahead!

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