Kathleen Larson Raney

Kathleen Larson Raney passed away November 19, 2015. She was born October 26, 1928 in Wamego, Kansas, daughter of Eugene and Virginia Larson. Upon graduating from high school in 1946, she attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia and then the University of Kansas from which she received her baccalaureate in social work in 1950. While attending KU, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, she met Dick Raney whom she married in 1952, a marriage that lasted more than 63 years.

Living her entire adult life in Lawrence, Kansas, she served on numerous boards and activities. Among her greatest joys were delivering Meals on Wheels and serving meals at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (L.I.N.K.). She was also a runner for many years, followed by years of speed walking, and she would run or walk at least three miles per day at least five days per week.

Kakie was loved and admired by all who knew her. If one word were to describe her, friends agree that one word would be grace.

Kakie and Dick had two children, Michelle and Richard, both of whom predeceased her, Rich in 1983 and Michelle in 2006. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Richard H. Raney, her two grandsons, Jehren and Jonathan, Jonathan's wife Fernanda, and three great grandchildren, Jehren's daughter Amora and Jonathan's son and daughter, Jackson Richard and Gabriela.

At her request, there will not be a formal service. Kakie's ashes will be interred at a later date in the family plot in Pioneer Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to her favorite programs, L.I.N.K. and Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Raney

12 Entries

November 24, 2015

Dear Dick, Jehren, Jonathan and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
Donna, Joe, Matt & Laura Falkenstien

Dr. Charles Kincaid D.D.S. Associates in Dentistry

November 23, 2015

We are so sorry to hear the passing of Kathleen. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Jane Wilson (Reed)

November 23, 2015

Dear Mr. Raney, I'm so very sorry to hear of Kakie's death. The Raneys were a big part of the lives of us Westwood kids. I remember many hours of playing at your house with Rich and Michelle, who are both in my heart, but also that Kakie was a wonderful mom to all kids who entered your home. As an adult on visits home, I would occasionally find her jogging, and visit with her. She will always be young and vibrant in my mind. Our condolences on your loss. Jane Reed Wilson and Joseph Wilson

Ralph Reed

November 22, 2015

Kakie,
I will miss you as will many here. You were (are) one of the anchors of my life, of which more and more are shaking loose all the time. You will be sorely missed.

Mr. Raney (Dick), please let me know if there's anything we can do, even if it's simply a cup of coffee and a talk about old times.

Paul Getto

November 21, 2015

Dick: So sorry for your loss. Growing up in Westwood, I have fond memories of your family. Shanti... May she rest in peace.

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

November 21, 2015

Dick, I was so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I am the niece of Mel Cottom, who was a good friend of yours. He died in 2011. A few years ago, when we were with my dad, Bill Pendleton, we got to visit with you at the Eldridge Hotel. Dad died last May. My heart goes out to you in your time of sadness and loss. Having such a long and wonderful marriage as you did with your wife is a remarkable thing these days. May the Lord Jesus comfort you with His peace, which passes understanding. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Moore

November 20, 2015

Dick, Unfortunately I know too well what you have gone through these last few years. My sympathies are with you. Bob

Beverly Purcell

November 20, 2015

"Dick our deepest sympathy to you and your family".

Beverly Purcell

November 20, 2015

"Dick our deepest sympathy to you and your family" Allen & Purcell Insurance

November 20, 2015

Dick and family, So sorry to see about Kackys death. Our thoughts are with you always. Mary and Brower Burchill.

November 20, 2015

I was sorry to hear about this loss. I loved seeing Kakie on her walks. She was a lovely person.
Sympathy to all the family.
Katie Armitage

Tom & Sally Jones

November 19, 2015

To Dick and Jehren and Jonathan and their families: We Loved Kakie, as we're you know. She was a wonderful friend to to us all these years and we will miss her! Love to you all, Tom and Sally

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