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V. Gaston Obituary

V. Ralph Gaston

99, went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2016. Ralph was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed. He was a charter member of the Rolling Hills Country Club with a five holes-in-one record with the last one at 88 years of age. He was preceded by wife, Virginia Ann (Goin) Gaston parents, Ralph F. and Ina Lee (Morrow) Gaston brothers and sisters, Verta, Pete, Doc, Vic, Hook and Verla grandsons, Geoffrey and Caleb Gaston. He is survived by sons, David (Rosemarie) Gaston, Lanny (Margie) Gaston, and Doug (Lisa) Gaston daughter, Carol Munson grandchildren, Paul Munson, Heidi Padley, Dana Strange, Luke Munson, Lexie Faulkner, Josh Gaston, Cory Gaston, Katie Gaston and Chris Gaston great grandchildren, Emily Munson, Eric Munson, Nate Padley, Sophia Padley, Alec Strange, Keefer Strange, Elliotte Strange, Jack Munson, James Munson, Daelyn Faulkner and Reagan Faulkner. The services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Pathway Church, 2001 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS. 67212. Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's Association Research & Treatment, 1820 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214. The family would like to thank the staff of Oxford Grand and Good Shepherd Hospice for showing Ralph such great love and care.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 17, 2016.

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February 23, 2016

Doug, Lisa & Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers during this time of loss. May God be with you till we meet again.
Debi & Rod Waggoner

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

February 20, 2016

My deepest condolences to Margie, Lanny, and Josh during this difficult time. May the Lord Jesus give you His peace. Much love and God bless.

Lori Haywood

February 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you Doug and your family. No matter what age, it is hard to loose a parent. Find comfort in your memories.
Lori Haywood-(Mary Benton alumni)

Tony Justin

February 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss, Doug. My prayers are with you and your family.

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