GARLAND SPENCER Obituary

Garland Spencer, 77, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away July 7, 2011. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tues., July 12, at Abundant Life Assembly of God, 12400 Antioch Rd., Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Mon. at the church. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Garland worked for the postal service for 31 years and was a member of Abundant Life Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 59 years, children Douglas Spencer (Rebecca), Rebecca Sparks (Robert) and Charlene Whitney (Bruce), grandchildren Chad Whitney, Abagail Whitney, Amanda Powell (Adam), Jonathan Spencer and Ramona Hicks (Woody), 3 sisters and two brothers. Charter Funerals, 816-921-5555

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for GARLAND SPENCER

15 Entries

Dan Graham

August 1, 2011

Garland was a good friend of my parents, Louise and Kenneth Graham. They were friends from their teenage years growing up together in the Maryville, MO area. I remember Garland especially from my childhood years when our families got together. He was fun loving and friendly. As I grew up and moved into my adult life and spent some years away from the Kansas City area, I saw less of Garland and his family. But every time I saw him over the years he was the same friendly, cheerful and kind person.
Shirley, Doug, Becky and Charlene – I’m sorry for your loss and for that of the rest of the family.

Stephen Branch

July 12, 2011

Shirley and family. I am sorry for your loss, and know that God will be with you in your time of sorrow. Steve Branch, retired Post Office Breakfast group.

Ceci Bethel

July 12, 2011

Shirley,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories of your husband fill your heart with peace.
Blessings,
Ceci and All the Nurses in the Infusion clinic at Menorah.

July 12, 2011

dearest shirley, my heart is full of strength for you. I know you will be at peace. I think of you fondly. With much esteem, Barbara , one of your nurses at Menorah. GodSpeed

Gene Allen

July 12, 2011

Shirley and Family: Please accept my condolence in the passing of Garland. I worked with Garland in the Postal Service as a Customer Service Representative. I enjoyed working with him. I was assigned to Kansas City. We had many good times together. May God Bless You. Gene Allen

Rhonda Betts

July 12, 2011

Aunt Shirley and family:

I extend my sincere sympathy to all of you at what I know is a very sad and mournful time.

I know first hand how profound a loss it is when you realize that Garland will no longer be there for all the events in your life. I can tell you though that the very best way to mark his passing is by filling your hearts and minds with all of the wonderful memories you have of happier times.

May you find peace in the knowledge that Garland brought much joy, love and laughter to all and accomplished so much in his lifetime. He will long be remembered as the hardworking, intelligent and loving man that he was.

My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this difficult time. I hope you feel some comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from all of us who share your loss.

In Deepest Sympathy and with much love,

Rhonda Betts

July 11, 2011

Shirley and family - thinking of you and praying for God's comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Kathy Rutledge-DeMasters, Sedalia, MO

Kathy Rutledge-DeMasters

July 11, 2011

Thinking of you and praying for God's comfort and peace during this difficult time.

July 11, 2011

DEAR SHIRLEY
ED AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
YOU AND GARLAND HELPED US AND MY DAUGHTER THROUGH ARE TIME OF NEED
FINDING A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
ED AND JAN ROBERTS

Melanie Hartland

July 11, 2011

I will always miss my dear friend - who else will pick on me and then just give me that smile. Shirley, I pray for God's comfort for you - we love you dearly

July 10, 2011

Dear Shirley and family-I am so sorry for your loss. Garland was such a blessing to so many. He was very special to Roger, Luke, Tabbie and I. We loved him so-he believed in us when no one else did! And many thanks to you for sharing him with us. Shirley you hold a very special place in our hearts also. I can't begin to know how your heart aches. I remember the first time we met (on Craig) and from that day forward you both took us under your wings and just loved us! The knowledge he gave to Roger can never be taken from him but only passed on to Luke and his son and so on. We will be praying for you and not a day goes by that I don't think of how you gave us the chance to make this house our home! Thanks for being in our life and we will miss you Garland! See you in the Promise Land some sweet day! Much love-Roger Teri-Luke- Tabbie Carrender
Overland Park

July 10, 2011

To the family of Garland Spencer, We are so sorry for your loss.
Brian, Shawna, Avery & Crosby White (Tulsa, OK)

Jackie Meeker

July 9, 2011

No words can ever express our sorrow when someone we love dearly leaves us. I loved Garland's sense of humor and funny smile-I admired his straightforwardness and frankness. Garland reminded me so much of my own father. I will miss him greatly.

Debby and Mark McDonald

July 9, 2011

We could not have asked for a better neighbor these past twenty years. Such a kind and generous person. We'll miss him very much.

Don, Linda, & Alisha Truby

July 9, 2011

We are very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather....Garland always had a warm and friendly personality and we all will miss him.

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