Kansas City, Missouri
VANDENBOOM JR. Eugene H. "Gene" VandenBoom Jr., 79, Kansas City, Mo., passed away April 26, 2007. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo., where the rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Church, 6415 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. Private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Legacy Fund. Gene was born June 25, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., to Eugene and Loretta VandenBoom. He served in the Marine Corp and graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1950. He was a member of St. Peter's Church since 1953, where he served as a Lector. He worked as Vice President of VandenBoom Furniture before going to work for Farmers Insurance as Senior Claims Adjuster, where he spent 30 years. Gene was also a member of A.A. and the Toastmasters. Gene requested his bone marrow to be donated to Midwest Transplant Network. Gene is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Kay (Purcell) VandenBoom of the home; children, Gene VandenBoom, III, MD, and wife Kathy of Kansas City, Mo., Mary Christine Stanton and husband Mark of Gladstone, Mo., Frank Purcell VandenBoom of Baltimore, Maryland, James H. VandenBoom and wife Sandee of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Theresa and Joe VandenBoom; step grandchildren, Amber, Matthew, Crystal and Brandon and two step great grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother. (Arr.: Muehlebach Funeral Home, 816444-206, www.muehlebachchapel.com)
Read MoreMy sympathy to you Mary Kay and family. Gene was employed at Farmers when I was hired 4/19/71 in Mission BCO. He was always very helpful and friendly to me.
Jim Crew
May 11, 2007 | Norman, OK
Mary Kay,
I was so sorry to read about the death of your husband. You may not remember me, but I am the daughter of Mary Paul, a longtime friend of yours. My mother thought so much of you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
Pat Crawford
May 04, 2007 | Overland Park, KS
Mary Kay & family - I returned to the City today (Monday) to learn of your loss. You and Gene were the perfect example of a beautiful
Catholic marriage. Gene surely rests in the hands of the Lord. I grieve with you as you cope with these difficult days of bearing his loss. My love and prayers to you & the family. Betty Davies
Betty Jane Davies
April 30, 2007 | Kansas City, MO
Mary Kay, Gene and Kathy,and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gene was always there with a smile at St. Peters. He will be missed by many.
Mary Kies Hogan
Mary Kies Hogan
April 30, 2007 | Kansas City, MO
Mrs. 'Boom and Gene III: Heaven just became an even nicer place. Mr. 'Boom was an inspiration to all of the Troost Lakers, and showed us how a loving husband and father behaves. We are all better persons for having known him. You and your families are in my prayers.
Bernie Becker
April 30, 2007 | Topeka, KS
Frank and family,
My family and I (Dana and Riley) would like to send our most heart felt condolences to the vandenBoom family. Be strong in the knowledge that Eugene is warm in the glow of all of your love. Stay safe and remember the good times most of all.
Bill Robinson
April 29, 2007 | Palm Harbor, FL
Mary Kay and Family, I just got back in town and was very surprised when my sister told me about Gene's death. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Zahner Bauer
April 29, 2007 | Leawood, KS
Mary Kay and Family, I just got back in town and was very suprised when my sister told me about Gene's death. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Zahner Bauer
April 29, 2007 | Leawood, KS
Dear Mary Kay, Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. God bless you! Randall and Loretta Stanton
Randall Stanton
April 29, 2007 | Weston, MO
