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Hubert Townsend Obituary

Hubert D. Hugo Townsend, 86, went to be with the Lord, Sat., Sept. 13, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1922, on a farm East of Billard Airport in the Community of Oakland, the son of Cecil and Dolin Townsend. He lived in Oakland his entire life. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. Hubert and Betty Kitch were married April 13, 1947 in Rozel, KS. He started his career in the glass business in 1947 with Acme Harding Glass, he worked for PPG Industries until 1979, when he retired as the Topeka Branch Manager. He and his sons established Townsend Glass and Mirror in 1979. A date he was very proud of and felt was the turning point in his life was Jan. 29, 1956 when he and Betty dedicated their life and their family to the Lord. Hubert became a Disciples of Christ minister in 1988. He and Betty were very involved in ministering to the sick and dying. The last ten years he has been a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene where he was a Local Minister, continuing his visitation ministry. Hubert was a member of Gideons International, Scottish Rite, Topeka Lodge #17, AF & AM, and the American Legion Capitol Post No. 1. Surviving are his wife, Betty, children and their spouses, Steve and Shelly Townsend, Summerville, S.C., Jerry and Connie Townsend, Connie and Mell Frazier, and Tim and Donna Townsend, all of Topeka; sisters, Faye Kelsey, Edmond, OK, and Greta Kelsey, Topeka; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill Townsend. Hubert was very dedicated to his family and his Church. His love and his prayers will always be cherished. He has attained The Promise of Eternal Life that was given to him in 1956 when he accepted the Lord into his life, a life well lived. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thurs., Sept. 18, 2008, at Lakeview Church of the Nazarene. Military honors will be conducted at Mount Hope Cemetery. Hubert will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Road, Topeka, KS 66605-1875 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 8084, Topeka, KS 66608. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Hubert D. Townsend

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Sep. 15, 2008.

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Rena Millard-Blomberg

September 19, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I will forever be grateful that he was able to do the service for my mother,Roma Millard as that was her wish that I promised her would be done. That is more of God's work that he has done personally for me because I know what that meant to my mother. God bless each and every one of you and may your loved one rest in peace.

Bonnie Price

September 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. ( Sister of Charles Price Jr.)

Gene & Norma Merchant

September 17, 2008

Joe, Tracy and family, Was sorry to hear of your grandfather passing away, glad we were able to meet him when you got married. Was such a caring loving man. Our sincerest sympathy. With love, Unc Gene, Aunt Norm;-) & Family. oxoxo

Layton Lewis

September 17, 2008

Tim,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Billy & Melissa Wyre

September 17, 2008

Just wanted to say what a Saint Hubert was, and how blessed we are to know him and Betty. Lord bless and keep you Betty, and the rest of the family. Our prayers are with you.
Gripping the Solid Rock,
-Billy & Melissa Wyre

Rick Nesbitt

September 17, 2008

Tim & Donna,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad. Although we only met your Dad a couple of times he was very nice and it was easy to see the great relationship you had. Our thouughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Rick & Cathy Nesbitt

Jim Ellison

September 17, 2008

Hi Connie

Nancy & I are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thought's and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Nancy Ellison

Linda McCormick

September 17, 2008

Dearest Betty and Family,
God called one of His most precious angels home to Heaven when we gave up Hubert. If there was ever a person who went express to Heaven, it definitely was Hubert. He was one of the most Godlike men I've ever known, and I looked up to him in oh so many ways. His love for you, Betty, his family and for all of God's chldren he met was always so beautiful to watch, and his hugs were something to treasure.
I was very blessed to have the opportunity to be the church secretary during Hubert's pastorate, and thru Hubert's leadership and role model, I attended the Education for Ministry program.
My memories of Hubert will last me a lifetime, and I will always treasure the fact that Hubert baptized me when I finally decided to be immersed.
My sympathy to all of you, but we can praise God that Hubert's good health has been restored and he is walking the streets of Heaven. He will be missed!

Love and Prayers,

Linda McCormick

Donna Wendel

September 16, 2008

Dear family .. our thoughts an prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow an heart ache .. we have been there an know your pain an feel your loss . Our love to you all .. Donna and Walt Wendel..

Barbara (Sappenfield) Goodman

September 16, 2008

To the Townsend Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God Bless you and keep you within His Infinite Grace. Your neighbor,

Erich and Sandie Newman

September 16, 2008

Dear Betty and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jeff and Teresa Kinstler

September 16, 2008

To the Townsend Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Find comfort in the thought that your Dad is home with God, and you will be with one another again in time.

Cindy Williams

September 16, 2008

Betty and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Hubert's passing, he was such a wonderful gentle soul. He took us into his family and it was our priviledge to share holidays, family gatherings and special times together. Our heartfelt condolences; he will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Williams and Ray Bailiff

Corinne Fields

September 16, 2008

Goodbye, Hubert. You and Faye, Bill and Greta were my "sisters and brothers". I will miss your smile and your thoughtful manners. Love, Corinne

Dominic Gutierrez Sr

September 16, 2008

Tim, extending my sympathy and prayers to you on the loss of your Dad.

Take Care,

Chris G. Alumbaugh, RN

September 16, 2008

Betty, Jerry & Connie, and family:
I'm so thankful for the priveledge of having known Hubert. His sweet nature and spirit will remain with me always. Please accept my heartfelt condolences; you all are in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Chris

Claudine Keller

September 15, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you face this difficult time. A promotion for Hubert, but a great loss to all of us who loved him.

Wendell and I spent a lot of time with Hubert and Betty on vacations and just visiting in our homes. Hubert was always so thoughtful and loved to laugh. His conversations were peppered with comments and stories about the children and grandchildren. He was truly a "family man". His devotion to Betty was a joy to witness as they spent most of their time together.
You will be missed dear friend.

In Our Savior's Love,
Claudine

Mary Shaw

September 15, 2008

Tim, Donna and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marlene Lewis Funk

September 15, 2008

Betty & Families:
So sorry to hear of Hubert's passing and know you will miss him dearly. He was a great man of the Lord and a great Father and Grandfather. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless

Peggy Helmkamp

September 15, 2008

Tim
So sorry to read of your dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Helmkamp

Paxton Jones and KS regional staff

September 15, 2008

Betty --
I remember Hubert well from our earlier days in Topeka. He served the Lord faithfully, and I'm sure his reward in heaven will be great. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Frison (Taylor)

September 15, 2008

Hello, Connie. I was sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

September 15, 2008

Jennifer,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Bowen

David and Kelly Cross

September 15, 2008

Betty and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Hubert's passing. Seems like we just ran into you guys not too long ago and as always Hubert greeted us with a smile and a hug. You are all in our prayers.

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