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1934
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2020
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James Warner Obituary
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 18, 1934 the son of Raymond A. and Marie M. (Gippner) Warner.
Jim was a 1951 graduate of the De La Salle Military Academy and attended the Seminary in Carthage, Missouri.
He served in the Army National Guard.
Jim was President and Co-Owner of City Glass and Mirror until his retirement. He began his career at Whelan's Lumber Company.
He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he sang in the Resurrection Choir. He enjoyed fishing, reading, watching tv, and traveled extensively in the United States and abroad.
Jim married LaVon M. Straub at St. Joseph Church in Flush, Kansas on August 27, 1955. She survives. He is also survived by four children; Christine Schroeder of Nashville, TN, Cynthia Martin of Topeka, Caroline (John) Parker of Colorado Springs, CO and Carrie (Scott) Thompson of Topeka, five grandchildren, Brandi, Adam, Katelyn, Justin and Breanna, two great grandchildren; Mariah and Ashley, and a sister Betty Solomon of Kansas City, MO and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Raymond Warner, Patricia Wray, Rosemary Wessling, Doris Frederick, Kathleen Morgan, Joanne Stadler and Virginia Wessling.
Jim will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Thursday, December 17th after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18th. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Elara Hospice, or the Mother Teresa Missionaries of Charity, and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. James H. Jim Warner
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Ginny Wessling
January 1, 2021
Uncle Butch was sweet & gentle like my Mom - you could tell they were siblings. Uncle Butch & Aunt Lavon
travelled to Germany & visited Great-Grandmother Gippner's hometown of Igersheim. I have copies of
the pics he took in her town & will always be grateful to him for them. They will be passed down through
the family. Love you Uncle Butch & will miss you. Ginny Wessling
Shelly Jarvis
December 23, 2020
Cyndi and family,
Keeping you in my prayers. May God bless you with His love and peace.
Love,
Shelly Jarvis
Samantha gintrr
December 22, 2020
O how I loved jim. I worked with him while he was at Plaza West. He was such a joy to be around and always so full of life, happiness, and love. I was sure sad to hear the news prayers to the entire family.
Rob & Robin Troupe
December 22, 2020
Sorry so for your loss Carrie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carol Smith
December 18, 2020
Oh what a home coming there is in Heaven. His brother and sisters have all come to greet him. I can feel the love in my heart, feel their laughter in my belly, their tears of joy cloud my eyes and there is a little do si doin in my step. He is home. Such an amazing man that so many of us are blessed to call our uncle. He gave love so easily and openly. He was always genuinely happy to see you and it showed. His hug was strong and caring. His smile lit up the room. I loved listening to his stories and he had a bunch. He will be missed greatly by many. Aunt Vonnie, Chisti, Cyndi, Caroline and Carrie our love and prayers are with each of you. Hugs
Vince Wessling
December 18, 2020
Dear Aunt Lavon & Family:
Rose & I & family extend our sincere condolences in the passing of your husband/father. Uncle Jim loved his family and instinctively demonstrated his love of his Catholic faith through his daily words, deeds and actions. Be it of consolation to all that through your prayer, he will intervene through the Lord to oversee and grant you your earthly petitions. As on earth, he’ll not forsake you in heaven.
Kind, compassionate & loving to all, Uncle Jim couldn’t have known the meaning of “social distancing”. He had the unique quality of instantly connecting with anyone, on any level. It didn’t matter if one were a CEO or a housekeeper, once he locked eyes on you, smiled at you, affirmed his greeting with a firm handshake or strong bear hug.he left no doubt in ones mind that he loved you, & that you had his undivided attention. His reassuring voice would resonate with conviction, emotion and happiness, leaving one to feel like a million dollars after talking with him.
Our temporary earthly loss is heaven’s eternal gain, and in that belief, as per our faith, we’ve all the hope to meet again. His earthly journey and burdens past, I have to think that somewhere in Heaven, his sister Doris has a large shelter house reserved with all of his siblings & friends in cue, long awaiting his arrival, teeming & replete with a food buffet, joy and merriment unknowns. We can all revel in the happiness of knowing that uncle Jim, now reunited, is rejoicing along with all of his siblings and those who’ve preceded him, having achieved his earthly sought goal, eternal life in heaven, with God the Father.
Eternal rest grants unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Vince & Rose Wessling
K.C.MO.
Matt Wray
December 16, 2020
Such a great uncle! I will dearly miss Uncle Butch. Hard to know very many men in life where all memories of them are always filled with happiness and laughter, I can honestly say he leaves us so many great memories, and stories I always enjoyed the time I got to see him. So sorry for the loss and may he rest in peace.
Larry Frederick
December 15, 2020
Aunt Lavon, and Uncle Jim's girls and their families. May the Lord bring you peace as you gather around to share memories of your Dad and the love he had for you. He certainly was a good man always had a encouraging word for me. I was proud and blessed to call him Uncle Jim.
Pamela Stevens
December 13, 2020
Cyndi and family our thoughts and prayers are sent to you. May God bless each if you with peace and comfort.
Love, Dennis and Pamela Stevens
Dennis Jones
December 13, 2020
To the family of Jim Warner: I shall always be grateful for all of Jim's help and support over these many years. Jim was a good friend and business partner. I shall have great memories of him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Greg Frederick
December 11, 2020
Dear Lavon,Chris,Cindy Carolyn and Carrie you have our thoughts and more important our prayers Your husband and dad was the second most important male in my life .I owe him so much to who I am today because of our relationship and partnership. I will always look up to him and be grateful to God for him, in my life. I admire him for his example for me on his dignity and life challenges, at the end of his life. Jim I will always thank you love ya Greg and Janine
John Warner
December 11, 2020
Uncle Jim and aunt Vonnie were always there for our family with lots of Love and support during Mom and Dads health issues over the years and that meant a great deal to all of us. Aunt Vonnie and Family may his memory always bring you Happiness and smiles.
Mary Wessling
December 9, 2020
Uncle JIm was always so sweet and loving. I remember as a little girl him coming and staying with us on 75th. I looked so forward to him coming to visit and will never forget how kind he was to me. He was such an interesting man talking about his travels when I was older and we would compare our trips to various places. Most of all I know how much he loved God and his family. Rest In Peace dear man. You are truly loved and missed.
Mary warner
December 9, 2020
Uncle Jim always had a ready smile and a big, generous heart. I have happy and love filled memories of him that range throughout my life. He was so kind to me both when I was growing up and through my adult years. Wishing Aunt Vonnie and all of his daughters and family peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Those who love us never go away.
Debbie Wray
December 8, 2020
I'll always remember you Uncle Butch. You bought laughter and joy into many of our lives. Your work on earth is done - the salvation you strove to achieve has come. Rest in Peace my dear man, and pass through those pearly gates with joy! PS Give my mama a hug for me.
December 8, 2020
Carrie, LaVon, and Cyndi,
We always enjoyed visiting with Jim at family get-togethers. He had such interesting stories.
Lots of prayers for your family at this difficult time.
Sending hugs and love.
Rod and Susan Chilson
Theresa Lundquist
December 8, 2020
Cyndi and all of Mr. Warner’s family...I am so sorry for your loss and please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of your Dad and I know he is in the company of the angels and saints. Rest In Peace Mr. Warner.
Dominic Gutierrez Sr
December 8, 2020
Extending our prayers and sympathy to Cindi and the Warner Family.
Rick and Kathy Strecker
December 7, 2020
Cindy, Carrie and families,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was a genuinely nice man.
God Bless,
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