ALLEN F. BOGARD

Allen F. Bogard, 78, of Kansas City, KS, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at Indian Creek Nursing Ctr. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 20 at the Welborn Community United Church of Christ, 5217 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, KS; burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to services at 1 p.m. Thurs. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Mr. Bogard was born July 19, 1934 in Kansas City, KS, and was a life long resident. He was the son of Edgar and Jessie Bogard. Allen worked for Safeway for 31 years, retiring in 1994. He was a Korean War Air Force Veteran. Allen was a member of Welborn Community Church, serving on its board of trustees, and served as a deacon for 17 years. He was a member of the VFW. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ruby Derr; brothers, Joseph and Ralph Bogard. Survivors include wife of 37 years, Mary Ann Bogard; sons, Kerry Roberts and William Roberts; daughter, Melinda Luthye; grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Booth; great grandchildren, Sophia and Avery Booth; a number of nieces and nephews. The family wants to thank Dr. William Taylor and most recently Ward Parkway Health Services as well as all the staff at Indian Creek Nursing Center for their care of Allen during his lengthy and difficult illness. (Arrangements: Highland Park Funeral Home 4100 State Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 66102 Online Condolences: www.highlandparkfh.com)