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Jack Trefethen Obituary

PRETTY PRAIRIE - Trefethen, Jack, 59, passed on Jan. 23. 2012. By request no memorial services will be held at this time. All correspondence should be sent to Sandra Hutton, 14105 W. Silver Lake Rd., Kingman, KS 67068. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Shirley Trefethen of Douglass, Kan. Survived by his life partner, Jim Braziel of Pretty Prairie, Kan.; his siblings, Larry Trefethen of Mareno Valley, Calif., Howard Trefethen of Haysville, Kan., twin sister, JoAnn Pilant of Kingman, Kan., Sandra Hutton of Pretty Prairie, Kan., Sharon Edmondson of Wichita, Kan.; 14 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Jack dedicated his working career to the art industry through his calligraphy and framing. Loved by many! He will be greatly missed!

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jan. 29, 2012.

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June 29, 2012

A good man, a wonderful person, and a truly great friend.
Joe Harp

Bob Green

April 27, 2012

I so miss my "Little Buddy"...have been friends for well on 25 yrs. I was lucky enough to go visit and say what I needed to say. Fly high my friend, you will always be missed.

February 8, 2012

He was my loving uncle, he opened the world of art for me. Always pushing me to harness my talent and potental.
I miss him alot

Jeanae March-Brown

February 3, 2012

Jack was always so sweet and loving. I rode the same school bus with the Trefethens. We spent many bus rides talking and I have missed him over the years. He was a talented, wonderful person. I hope you can gain comfort from your memories of him and look forward to seeing him again someday!

Patti Myers

February 2, 2012

I, too, have fond memories of dear Jack. He always had a kind and encouraging word....at just the right moment. My only regret was not staying in touch with such a gentle, caring man. Patti Johnson Brewer Myers (Douglass, Ks)

Jan Cochran-Chinn

February 2, 2012

Seems so long ago, we were classmates in a little town named, Douglass. I was a "town" kid and Jack and JoAnn were twin "country" kids. Over the years, I have often yearned for those more simple days of growing up in that little town with great pals like Jack
--comfort and peace to you, JoAnn and all Jack's loved ones.

Janet Weishaar-Holderman

January 31, 2012

Jack was a wonderful person. He was so talented, musically and artistically. All of you, made my school days at Douglass more interesting. I have thought of you all over the years and sorry we lost contact. I pray for each of you. Be strong and brave. He goes to prepare a place for you.

sharon edmondson

January 29, 2012

Jack was so full of love, and filled my life with laughter. He always had the biggest heart and was always there for us. It is only ironic that it was this big heart that let him down in the end. I love you brother! sharon

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