John E. Worthan

John Worthan Obituary

Worthan, John E., 84, of Wichita, formerly of Toronto, Kan., died March 30, 2006 in Wichita. Friends may call the Campbell Funeral Home from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday; services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Toronto United Methodist Church; interment with military honors will be in Toronto Cemetery. Mr. Worthan was born May 26, 1921 in Cherokee, Okla., son of Harry and Edith B. Beaty Worthan. He grew up and graduated from high school in Marlin, Okla. He then joined the U.S. Army and served in the Ardennes in central Europe and Africa, receiving the Purple Heart March 4, 1945. After his discharge from the Army he joined the Air National Guard 240th Air Service Group in Wichita as an Air Police Supervisor. Retiring in 1951, John worked for the Wichita Police Dept. as a patrol officer from 1949-71. In 1983 he moved to Toronto, Kan. and was City Marshall. In 2003 he moved back to Wichita. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police in Wichita, American Legion in Toronto and the Toronto United Methodist Church. On Oct. 24, 1958 he married Barbara Jean Hodge. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara on Oct. 20, 1988; son, John and brother, Harry. Survivors: sons, James, David both of Wichita, Tim of Colorado Springs, Mark of Okla.; daughters, Robin Lea Hughes, Carla Jean Walker, Faye Kaufman all of Wichita; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Wichita Children's Home in c/o Campbell Funeral Home, PO Box 188, Yates Center, KS 66783. 620-625-2211.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Apr. 1, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Worthan

12 Entries

Donetta Summers

March 27, 2007

I MISS YOU, PAPA!!
Love Always,
Donetta

Ron Eggleston

April 6, 2006

I joined the Police Dept. in 1957 and went directly to 3rd. Det. I met John there and learned so much from him. I rode Cycle Escorts with him,and Worked at Joyland as security part time with him( as many of us had to). He was a hard act to follow and will be missed.

Susan Smith

April 4, 2006

Robin, I just want you to know how special you are to me. Grandpa was a great and loving man. he use to tell Kim and I "sleep well tonight girls, grandpa is watching" and now I'm going to tell you "sleep well tonight sweets, daddy is watching". I love you and I miss him.

Shelly Cox Bates

April 2, 2006

Dear Robin, Carla, Faye & Family,

Sorry to hear about your father. Sounds like he was a great guy, and I know he will be missed. Cherish your memories. Robin haven't seen you for a long time, your the sweetest. Carla, would love to hear from you, its been a long time ago at RHHS. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Sincerely, Shelly Cox Bates

Tracy Browning- Formerly Vaughn

April 2, 2006

I have known John since I was a very small girl. I stayed with him and his family in Rose Hill when my mother had surgery, and he made it a point to keep me cheered up. I found him again when he lived in Toronto next to my sister Robi, and was very delighted! I would go visit and make him cookies, and play bingo because he called the numbers. He was a wonderful caring man that I know will me missed by so many. Heaven has been blessed with another Angel. My thoughts are with his family.

Danny Taylor

April 2, 2006

I never knew John, but his son Dave is a good friend of mine. In the brotherhood of policemen, we all lose a little from the loss of one. It sounds like John was a great cop. My condolences to the family.

Mike Draper

April 2, 2006

I made friends with John when I was seventeen. It was at Hugo's Harley Davidson. John rode funeral escorts then on his days off from the Police Department. He was the nicest guy. I will miss him.

ED BARGDILL

April 1, 2006

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH AND FOR ONE OF THE BEST POLICEMEN THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT EVER HAD.WHILE ON THIRD DETAIL, ONE NIGHT I WAS TALKING TO JOHN, AND IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE, HE BROKE IN AND SAID,"I'LL BE BACK IN A LITTLE BIT." ABOUT THREE MINUTES LATER, HE CAME ON THE RADIO AND SAID,"I HAVE ONE IN THE BUILDING 1700 N. BROADWAY, AT THE TIRE STORE." THIS WAS ONLY ONE OF THE MANY TIMES HE DID SOMETHING LIKE THIS. HE WAS A "NATURAL". "SO LONG JOHN."

Robi/Butch Kellough

April 1, 2006

We are so sorry to hear bout John.We had alot of fun living next door to John in town. I have known John since i was a little girl an was very happy to find him again in Toronto. In the 10 years we lived by him I never fixed a fish or deer dinner without haveing John eat with us.I can not say how sorry we are to have lost a wonderful man.God be with the family

Cindy Robertson-Bonus

April 1, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about John. I remember him and Barb very fondly. You lived next door to my aunt and uncle and my parents became friends of your parents. My mom worked at the Sheriff's Office. I know how it feels to lose both parents. God Bless you all.

Don Young

April 1, 2006

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of John. I was on the PD with John in the 60's. John was noted to be an expert in catching Burglers in the act. He was truly an excellent police officer. He will be missed.

DON Young

Roger Yates

April 1, 2006

As a young police officer in 1966, John was one of my mentors. He was a good officer and a good teacher. My sincere condolences.

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