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John Greeson Obituary

John Aaron Greeson, 53, of Lecompton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO. He was born on June 12, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to James W. and Verna M. (Harrold) Greeson. John graduated from Seaman High School in 1975. He was employed with Noller Ford, Santa Fe Railroad both in Topeka, Xcel Car Washes and Biomune both in Olathe. He is survived by his two sons, James Aaron (Amanda) Greeson of Olathe and Chad David Greeson of Lawrence; his siblings, Pamela R. (Danny) Rees of Lecompton; James Steven (Lucille) Greeson of Mesa, AZ; David W. (Paula) Greeson and William Karl (Terry) Greeson all of Topeka; and one granddaughter, Nora Greeson of Olathe. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Cremation will follow. John will lie in state after 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to SEMA Cares, SEMA assists under privileged and terminally or chronically ill children through activities like the SEMA Pinewood Drags and the SEMA Show and Shine Car Show, checks should be made payable to Child Help and mailed to SEMA, 1575 S Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, Attn: Tricia Ward. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2010.

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Pamela Davidson Benton Hunt

September 17, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Michelle Jones

September 21, 2010

My most beloved John,
The days are so much longer without your jokes, the little things you did to annoy me purposely, the laughs and stories we shared, our working together, but mostly I miss your hugs. I miss the way you always made me feel like hope was knocking at my door, even in the worst of times. You always let me know how much I was loved and appreciated; I miss those words.
For your family, I pray for healing and hope that this will lead to something good. We don't know what God's plan is, but He is the answer. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7 (and) your favorite passage, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten son, that whosoever belives in him, will not perish, but have ETERNAL LIFE." John 3:16
I am sad that our dreams were not realized and that our time was so brief. Please know that your friendship and love have carried me these last 5 years. You'll forever be in my heart. Your constantly in my thoughts.
I hope (as you did) that this will lead to others seeing, KNOWING your love for Christ that they too see His love for them.
I'll always love you John. You're my once in a lifetime...

With all my heart and soul - Michelle Jones

Dave & Patti Hill

September 21, 2010

James & Chad
I am so sorry to hear about your father. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God be with you all.

Deb Milford

September 20, 2010

Steve & family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Linda Urton

September 20, 2010

To the Greeson family,
I knew John from working at Laird Noller Ford. He was such an awesome person. I will not ever forget that little smile of his. He would light up the room when he walked in. Remember the good times and his memory will live forever in your hearts! So long John, see you again someday.

Cindy Gibbs

September 20, 2010

James and Chad,

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cindy, Mike, Jennifer and Bryan Gibbs

Buffy & Wayne Coleman

September 20, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle John. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

LARRY HYSTEN

September 20, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patricia Hunt- Neis

September 19, 2010

I am so sad to here that John passed away. I have some wonderful memories of growing up together. He will be missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Patricia Hunt Neis and Family

September 19, 2010

Karl sorry to here about John I know how hard it is to loose a loved one remember all the good times and you will find comfort in that....
Ralph & Marilyn Ponte
Mcfarland Ks.
Buckeye Az.

Mike & Rita Mills

September 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

September 19, 2010

Karl & Terry, David & Paula, and family. We are so sorry. May you find comfort (in time) in your memories.
Mark & Debi Meinholdt, Topeka, KS

September 18, 2010

So sorry to hear about John. Our prays and thoughts are with all of you. James and Chad we think of you always.
Jim and Bonnie Carroll

Connie Bailey

September 18, 2010

Man, I just cannot believe this...I just saw John at our Reunion this year. Will miss you, John, but I'll see you again in Heaven some day.

Terry and Pamela Hunt

September 18, 2010

To all, our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Terry and Pamela Hunt

Fred & Kim Hunt

September 18, 2010

Terri, Karl & Johnny's family, I'm so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. We will keep all the family in our prayers.

September 18, 2010

Terry and Karl...Our sympathy to you and your families. Butch and Colleen Walstrom

September 18, 2010

To all of you, We are so sorry to here about John. Hope you will find comfort and understanding through this. Love to all of you at this hard time. John was so young to have this happen but he is resting in peace now. Love Gary and Patty

Kevin Hamm

September 18, 2010

Pam, Steve and family...my sincere condolonces and know that with God, John will always have a home. Our prayers go with you during this time.

September 17, 2010

Please know you have our heartfelt sympathy - Pam and Danny, and all your family; especially John's children. Our prayers are with you now and in the days to come. May God touch your hurting hearts.
Madeline and Allen Tollefson

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