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Donald L. Weathers, 84, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital, November 26, 2004. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday, November 29, 2004, at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 North Antioch, Gladstone, MO 64119. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, November 28, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Donald was born April 5, 1920, in Gilman City, MO, the son of William and Amanda (Wooderson) Weathers. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Force. Donald married Helen Ruth Parker on December 12, 1942. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years as an operating engineer. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Alva Weathers; one sister, Esther Leigh; and one son; Victor Weathers, who passed away in 1969. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Weathers, Gladstone, MO; one son, Michael C. and his wife Mary Jude Weathers; one granddaughter, Mary Margaret "Maggie" Weathers, all of St. Louis, MO; and many nieces and nephews. Donald will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he so beautifully touched. (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel (816) 452-8419)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 28, 2004.

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