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Leland Whaley Obituary
CMSGT Leland C. "Lee" Whaley USAF (R), 85, of Baldwin City, KS, died late Friday evening, November 27, 2015, at Baldwin City Care Home.
Lee worked most of his career as a technician for the soil conservation service in Brown, Miami, Douglas & Franklin counties. He also served 37 years between the active and reserve U.S. Air Force, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant, and spent considerable extra duty with the Industrial College of the Armed Forces earning two Joint Services Commendations.
He was born in Brown County, August 12, 1930. Lee served two terms on the Baldwin City council and multiple terms on the Douglas County Conservation District Board of Supervisors. He was a charter member of the Lawrence Toastmasters, also the Baldwin City Lions Club. Lee was also a member of the American Legion.
He married Elizabeth "Ann" Field at Ft. Benton, MT, August 20, 1948. She survives.
Lee is also survived by a daughter Karla R. Grosdidier & David Grosdidier of Eudora Kansas;
two sons: Darren Whaley & Paulette of Avondale PA, & Mark Whaley of Baldwin City, KS;
6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
e was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Maxine Egner and a sister Mary Lou Shaw.
The family will visit with friends from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at The Lodge, 502 Ames and Highway 56, Baldwin City, KS.
Graveside services with military honors will follow at 3:30 Wednesday, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha. Reverend Cheryl Misher will officiate.
Memorials: Brown County Veterans Honor Guard, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.
www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
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Joyce Thomas Stewart
March 24, 2022
Just out of the blue today I Googled your Fathers name to see if he is still with us and I´m so sorry to read of his passing! i worked with him at RGAFB 1983-1993 and made so many happy memories with him and Ann through the years! In my heart he still holds me as we dance across the dance floor with Anns blessings! BIG HUGS ANN! I loved you too! <3
Chuck & Jennifer Mauk
December 3, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family. So sorry to hear the news that Lee passed away. You all will be in our thoughts.
Milton Bland
December 2, 2015
Lee was a great individual. My father enjoyed working with him on conservation matters and spoke so highly of him.
Rick Hird
December 2, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I enjoyed working with him on the Conservation District. He made huge contributions to his community and he will be missed.
JT and Julie Schwalm
December 1, 2015
Sorry to hear about Lee's passing, he was a good friend and a great car enthusiast. He will be missed, our prayers and thoughts are with Ann and the family
Marilyn Pearse
December 1, 2015
I know he wasn't doing well, but I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. I served with him on the City Council and appreciated his efforts to always put the City's best interest at heart when making tough decisions. He will be sorely missed.
Mary Holmes
December 1, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Let the happy memories keep you warm and cotent. You are in my prayers.
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