1925
2014
William A. "Bill" Teasley, 88, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the F.O.P. Lodge #4. Bill was born May 13, 1925, in Horton, KS the son of Isham Teasley and Elinor Sewell Gewelke. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Bill worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and as an Ironworker. In 1955 he joined the Kansas City Kansas Police Department and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1992 after 37 years of service. Bill then worked in the security department at Jack Cooper Transport up until this past Monday. He was an active member of F.O.P. Lodge #4, the K.C.K. Police & Fire Retirees Club and a member of Basehor United Methodist Church. Bill loved his family and friends and enjoyed going to Melvern Lake, Grand Lake and trout fishing at Branson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Eugene, sister, Beverly and a nephew Barry. Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna M. Teasley, of the home, 4 children and their spouses, Michael and Lori Teasley, Ft. Worth, TX, Kenneth Teasley, K.C.KS, Cathy and Michael Rose, K.C.KS, David and Marcy Teasley, Shawnee, KS, 6 Grandchildren, Sarah, Brandon, Brennan, Bradley,twins Amanda and Kayla, 5 great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Gabrielle, Ray, Jr., Nicholas, Isabella and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves a half- sister, Mary Sue Jones, step-sister Jo Etta Wilt and her husband, Bill all of Alabama, a sister-in-law, Vivian Teasley, Simi, CA and brother-in-law Earl Duane Zutterman and his wife, Geraldine, Basehor, KS. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400) Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory
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Mary Noble Stephenson
Family
February 15, 2021
Mary Stephenson
February 15, 2019
Donna, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Susie Becerra
February 23, 2014
He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. I will miss his humor and how he made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. He truly is one of the good ones. I'm glad I got to know you Bill. Thank you!
Ron Jones
February 22, 2014
Although I didn't get to spend as much time with you uncle bill I will always love and remember you. Love Samantha
Samantha joiner
February 22, 2014
Mike (Tes) and Lori sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts prayers are with you and your family
Susan Ellington
February 22, 2014
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Teasley. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Bob
February 21, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss
Kellie Ramey Hogan
February 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill was a good man and loved you were Grandpa to many..I'm Honored to have met you and was a part of the family..I know where Sarah gets her smile from....You!! Sir..Smile down from the heavens to your family..my heart breaks for your lost....Rip SIR..
Connie Jones Pacheco-Montoya
February 21, 2014
David--you and Marcy and your mom and all the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love, Kari, Darren, Dallas & Devyn
Kari D'Amato
February 21, 2014
So very sorry about his passing. He was one of my mothers favorite nephews, and I also loved him. He helped me during my wild younger days....prayers and thoughts to all his family....
February 21, 2014
Bill was an old friend from back in the 50's thru the 80's. I still have a set of pistol grips he gave me, back in the 60's. He alway's had a smile. "Great guy" Bill Smith
February 21, 2014
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