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Wayne Childers Obituary
Wayne was born September 3, 1947 in Emporia, the son of Clifford and Elizabeth Joy Childers. He graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1965.
He was a gourmet cook at Robbie's Restaurant, Shawnee Country Club, and McFarland's in Topeka and the Showboat Restaurant in Memphis, TN. He retired as a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating Engineers Local #101.
Wayne married Betty Atwood on July 8, 1973. They later divorced. Survivors include son, David Wayne (Laura) Childers, Denver, CO; daughters, Bobbi (Steve) Schrader, Lawrence, Susan Elizabeth (Brian) Gibler, Clarksville, TN, Donna (Zach) Newsome, Peyton, CO; grandchildren, Gwyneth Childers, Madeleine Childers, Mika Schrader, Bayn Schrader, Zinnia Gibler, Katelyn Newsome, Charlie Newsome; six siblings, an uncle, and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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The Burnett's Gilbert,Sr.,Lisa-WILLIAM & janie marie
July 25, 2016
To all my dear family members,
In memory of your dear brother,wayne.
Sorry for your loss,May God be with each and everyone of you, May God give you all strength to carry on each day.
We was saddened to read,,,forever in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy and love,,,
The Burnett's,,,Gilbert,Sr., Lisa,and children-(William & janie marie),,,,keeping you in our prayers....
Ms. F. Taylor
April 11, 2016
To The Childers Family,
May God Almighty bring you peace of mind to heal your broken heart, and give you the strength to cope at this difficult time. Through heartfelt prayers, we can come to experience "the peace of God that excel all thought." Philippians 4:7.
With Comfort & Loving-Kindness
L V
April 9, 2016
May the God of all tender mercy and comfort be with the Childers family at this most difficult time.
Allen R & KaAnn Bartels
April 7, 2016
We are saddened by the news of your loved ones passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our son Allen Matthew spent time with your family and sends remembers good times.
April 6, 2016
A love one loss can grieve the heart, therefore treasure the special times spent with your love one. Draw strength from the love of family and friends-and may God loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time.-Psalms119:50,76
Cynthia Harries
April 5, 2016
To all the Childers family. Especially his children, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of times with Wayne. God Bless you
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