Arlo Wayne VanMeter

1931 - 2020

Arlo Wayne VanMeter Arlo Wayne VanMeter was born on August 23, 1931 in Orange County, California to Joel and Irma VanMeter, and passed away in Weston, MO on June 9, 2020. Wayne was highly regarded both professionally and in his church community. As a Civil Engineer, he worked for Clarkson Construction Company from 1966 to his retirement in 2002. Wayne attended Northland Cathedral from 1978 until his death, serving on the boards of Elders and Deacons, as well as the Vice President of the Church. His leadership was widely known as wise, deliberate, godly, and founded in a deep love for Christ and His Church. Wayne graduated from Thayer High School and continued his education at Kansas State University, where he graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Wayne married Ruth Stephens on June 14, 1958 and together they anticipated celebrating their 62nd Anniversary days following his death. Together, Wayne and Ruth built a home and family which reflected their characters of stability, abiding love, deep faith, work ethic, commitment, and integrity. Their union brought three daughters and eight grandchildren. Their long-standing family motto is, "Work like a VanMeter," and all who knows this family knows that this is reflection of a tradition of selfless and tireless service to others. Wayne is survived by his wife, Ruth; three daughters - Debbie (Larry) Coats, Tammy (Carlton) Quattlebaum, and Linda Wilkinson (John Dussold), (Rick Wilkinson); and eight grandchildren - Austin (Melissa) Coats, Daulton Coats, Logan Coats, Jon (Kaylee) Quattlebaum, Sarah (Isaac) Worley, Cade Wilkinson, Dallas Wilkinson, and Abbey Wilkinson (fiancé Cole Kretchmar). He is survived by siblings Dale (Iris) VanMeter, Marjorie Stringer, Phyllis (Howard) Johnson and brother-in-law, Roy Carson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wayne VanMeter Memorial Fund at Northland Cathedral. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 from 2:00-5:00 PM, and funeral service on Monday, June 15, at 10:00, both held at the Church at 101 NW 99th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64155. Arrangements by Vaughn Funeral Home, Weston, MO. 816-386-2281. www.vaughnfuneralhomes.com