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Former longtime Garden City resident, Homer D. Campbell, age 95, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on January 11, 1918 in Garden City, Kansas the son of Wayne M. and Hazel Downs Campbell. Homer attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas where he was active in theatre, music and was a member of the Beta Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business in 1939. Mr. Campbell had been an insurance appraiser, tax accountant, real estate salesman, and owner of Campbell Abstract and Insurance Company in Garden City, Kansas for 60 years.
Homer was an Eagle Scout, a member of the First United Methodist Church, Optimist Club, and Garden City Community College Quarterback club, involved in years of bowling leagues, an avid golfer, and numerous community service efforts.
He was survived by his wife, Doris Mae Brinley of 74 years.
Other Survivors include:
His Nieces, Shannon Meadows of Colorado Springs, and Dr. Sherrin Bonebrake of Olathe, KS., and their children Chelsea Hutchens, and Caysi and Cody Bonebrake, as well as several other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A memorial Service will be held in the Skyline room at the Villages at Skyline, 2365 Patriot Heights, Colorado Springs, at 3:00pm, on Friday, February 8th.
Graveside Services were privately held in the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, KS.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be given to the Beta Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma, in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas. priceandsons.com
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Mel Smith
February 7, 2013
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dear loved one, he will be greatly missed. Mr.Campbell was blessed to live a long fruitful life. Psalms 90:10 says that those who live to be 80 and older have "extra strength" Mr. Campbell had that extra strength. May you keep fond memories of him always in your hearts as you seek the peace and comfort that only God can give during this time of grief.
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