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Steve Wantland Obituary
Memorial services for Steven "Mike" Wantland, 62, Lawrence, will be 4pm to 6pm, Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Smith Center on the campus of Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
Mr. Wantland passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, after a short fight with lung cancer.
He was born August 12, 1950 in Monett, MO to William Joseph and Helen Lucille Shaffer Wantland.
Mike enjoyed fishing, spending time at the lake with his dogs, and being outdoors. He also enjoyed the 15 years he spent at Brandon Woods at Alvamar getting to know the residents and his co-workers.
He married Linda Kunkle February 4, 2006 in Lawrence. She survives of the home with their faithful dogs Shelby and Buster.
Other survivors include a son, Adam Wantland of Neveda City, CA; sister Phyllis Martin and brother in law Jeff of Lawrence, KS; step sons, Brian, David, and James; grandson, Sirius Wantland of Neveda City, CA; nieces, Kathryn Kimbrell of Irving, TX and Tonia Day of Oklahoma City, OK.
The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Department, Grace Hospice, or Lawrence Memorial Hospital 3rd Floor West, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
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Kim Turner
February 12, 2013
Linda, I am so sorry to hear this Mike was a wonderful guy who loved you very much, this is Kim Turner I used to be the housekeeper in South at BW. My prayers are with you and your family
Phyllis Barnhardt
February 11, 2013
Bless Steve Mike Wantland and his family. As the lord has choose to take him away . Comfort the family in this time of their loss
Betty Laird
February 10, 2013
I still can't believe that Mike is gone. Seems like only yesterday that he was maintaining the pool at B.W. in his quiet, cheerful, and and thoughtful way. We will miss him very much.
Phyllis Barnhardt
February 10, 2013
Many prayers sent to the family of Mike. The Lord has lifted him and taken away his illness as we lay him to rest. I use to work with Mike for many years and he was always a swell man. He has left me with many many happy memories, and will I will always remember him. May the Lord bless the family in this time. Sincerely, Phyllis Barnhardt.
February 10, 2013
So sad to hear of this. My heart goes out to his family. He was one of the nicest and kindest men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He will truly Be missed. Brandon Woods will not be the same without him. My sincerest condolences to all of the lives he has touched.
Sincerely, Selenna Beebe and family
February 10, 2013
I am so sorry of Mikes passing. My mother is at Brandonwoods and i met him thru there he was always so nice my prayers are with his family.
Linda Hayden
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