CALVIN EUGENE BURCH

1940 - 2013

CALVIN EUGENE BURCH obituary, 1940-2013, Prairie Village, KS

BORN

1940

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri - Prairie Village

8837 Roe Avenue

Prairie Village, Kansas

CALVIN BURCH Obituary

Calvin Eugene Burch, 73, of Prairie Village, Kan., passed away Oct. 19, 2013 in his home with his wife of 53 years, Linda by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 6630 Nall Ave., Mission, Kan. The family requests casual attire in festive colors. Calvin was born in Lamar, MO to William and Frances Burch on March 17, 1940 and moved to the KC area in September 1958. He was employed for 41 years by Garnac Grain Co., until his retirement in January 2001. He always considered Garnac employees as his second family and lifelong friends. He enjoyed family, working in his yard and visiting with friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife Linda and his two sons Brian and his wife Beth, Kevin and his wife Julie as well as three grandchildren Samantha, Benjamin and Sara. He also leaves 7 nieces and 1 nephew and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and his sister. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, www.kccremation.com

Published by Kansas City Star on Oct. 24, 2013.
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I was so sorry to read that Calvin had passed away. I know that he will be greatly missed by all. I have very pleasant childhood memories of him and of the last reunion at which I saw him. Darlene Blackmore

October 30, 2013

So sorry to hear that Calvin had passed away . We grew up together and he was one of the "funnest" guys in our group and a great dancer. Got many great memories of a wonderful guy! Hope you are doing well. Love you, Marian (Fast) Shirley

October 26, 2013

So sorry to hear of Calvin's passsing. He will be greatly missrd. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Patsy VanGilder

October 25, 2013

Jane and I were so sad to hear of Calvin's passing. He was a long-time friend from childhood and a really fun person. He will be missed by all of his old friends.

Dan & Jane Payton

October 25, 2013

Sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. He was a good friend while in High School. He was also a good person.

Barry Buchanan

October 24, 2013

We are saddened to learn of Calvin's passing. Calvin was one of our favorite students at Lamar High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Don and Barbara Wilson

Don & Barbara Wilson

October 24, 2013

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Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

6630 Nall Ave., Mission, KS

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Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri - Prairie Village

8837 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66207

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