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John Alden Obituary
John 'Jack' Alden of Olathe, KS passed away on August 4, 2015 at the age of 64.
Jack was born to parents Mary Elaine Johnson and Bernhard Warkentin Alden on November 11, 1950 in Kansas City, KS. He grew up on Lake Quivera in Shawnee where he enjoyed swimming, sailing and was part of the diving team at Shawnee Mission North High School where he graduated in 1968.
He married his love, Jean Ann 'Jeannie' Dempsey in 1971 and became a father to son, Scott in 1976 and daughter, Briea in 1980. After receiving a BS in Journalism from KU in 1972 his career began at WREN Radio in Topeka as a political reporter where he covered multiple National Conventions. He and his family moved to Lawrence when he was named News Director at KLWN-AM/KLZR-FM in 1976. He worked on and off-air at the station in news and sales until 1987 when he left to pursue a full-time career in sales.
During his time in Lawrence, he refereed junior high and high school football and basketball games throughout Northeast Kansas for over 20 years. He also loved serving as an occasional PA Announcer for his beloved Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse and Memorial Stadium. In Olathe, he enjoyed getting back to his journalistic roots by being involved in the Media Arts Ministry at Westside Family Church.
He dearly loved the water, classic rock, Kansas sports, a good political debate, his church community and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Judy Alden Camp; wife Jeannie Alden; son Scott Alden; daughter Briea Alden Berry; grandchildren Sean Alden, Alyssa Alden, Brooke Berry and Reid Berry.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Dr, Lenexa, KS 66227.
Memorial Donations can be made to Westside Family Church's Global Missions program. Checks can be made out to One Life with 'in memory of Jack Alden' in the memo and sent to: One Life P.O. Box 860078 Shawnee, KS 66286.
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for John Alden
August 17, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the beautiful promise found at Is. 25:8 provide a measure of hope and comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ann
August 14, 2015
Love and prayers to Jack's family. Remember him from Jr. High. What a wonderful, warm person. He will be missed and remembered.
Cathy Moffett
Larry McCarthy
August 13, 2015
I knew Jack from high school at Shawnee Mission North. He was like our Student Body President, Dr. George Pierson he was always cordial and said hello to everyone! He was just a nice guy, and will be missed. I offer my deepest sympathies to his family.
Larry McCarthy
SMN, Class of 68
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August 13, 2015
May God's peace find you in this tough time. I hope and pray that sorrow and sadness can be turned to happy memories and laughter. I am so thankful for Jack's contributions to the men's group that was so instrumental to me and my family finding our way back to God. God Bless, Nathan Gronberg
August 13, 2015
May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during a this time of sorrow.
Elisabeth Burch
August 13, 2015
My heart is with all of you. I'm so sorry I am not able to be there in Kansas with you to honor my cousin Jack.
Betty Alden Burch
Diane Ash
August 13, 2015
So very sad to hear of your loss...may God strengthen you in the days to come.
Jan Larson
August 12, 2015
I knew Jack for over 20 years in an online sports discussion group. I met him three times in person. Like Jack, I had a love for officiating and we spent many hours (and keystrokes) discussing rules and plays. A good friend who will be missed. Condolences to his family.
August 12, 2015
It is still hard to believe that he is gone. We love all of you so much. We continue to pray for the Comforter to surround all of you. Love, Jim & Donna
Steve, Kay & Matt Pylant
August 12, 2015
Jack was a great next door neighbor and friend. He could always be counted on to help out, give good advice, or for fun conversation on any topic. He showed me how to grow grass on Kansas clay. He told me about watering the foundation so our house wouldn't sink when the clay dried out. He also gave me the nerve to repaint our rusty, faded yellow fire hydrant a bright red, white, and blue. He called it a KU plug. It was more on his property so I figured Olathe would give him the ticket. Jack will be greatly missed by many, but memories of fun times will live on forever.
Marcus and Emily Bean
August 12, 2015
A man that will be greatly missed. Love you Uncle Jack. All our love to the Alden and Berry Families!
August 12, 2015
It was a priviledge to have worked with Jack at KLWN-KLZR! So very sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss our political debates!! Frank Chaffin
Christine Isern
August 12, 2015
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Lenette Adams Hamm
August 12, 2015
Jeannie ~ I have fond memories of you and Jack hanging out with us, listening to music so long ago. I know he'll be missed by many whose lives he touched. Remember the good times and cherish those memories. Love you, my friend.
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