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Jonas Potter Obituary

Jonas "Lee" Potter, 99, Harveyville, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018.

Lee was born November 17, 1918 at Merritt Hill in Chase County, the son of William and Clara Archer Potter. In his young life he worked for several farmers and ranchers throughout Chase County.

September 28, 1939, Lee married his lifelong partner Maxine Christlieb and celebrated 76 years together. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2016. After returning from WWII, in 1954 they moved to the Harveyville community where they purchased their farm and built their homestead. Lee was very active in the community and served on various boards and committees in the area.

He is survived by his son, Mike Potter, Moorpark, CA. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Lee Potter. He is also survived by a brother, Bob Potter of Tonganoxie, KS; nieces, Donna Slade, Joyce Buckridge, nephew, Dan Potter, grandchildren, Mike, Mark, Chad, Michelle, Quinton, Rod, Robin, Renae and many beloved great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Harveyville United Methodist Church, Harveyville, KS. Burial will follow in Harveyville Cemetery. Lee will lie in state from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Carey Funeral Home, where the family will greet friends and relatives from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harveyville United Methodist Church or the Disabled American Veterans and sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Burlingame, KS 66413.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2018.

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Jody Hiegert

January 16, 2018

I enjoyed many a lunch at the Eskridge Cafe with Lee during my years as the Eskridge Postmaster. I loved listening to his stories and just having a wonderful conversation with him. He was always pleasant to spend time with. He will be missed by the community.

Ashley Lister

January 9, 2018

R.I.P Grandpa. You will be dearly missed and loved. Love Always, Ashley and Ryder.

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