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Jared Michael "Jeb" Rathbone

1977 - 2017

Jared Michael "Jeb" Rathbone obituary, 1977-2017, Gunnison, CO

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1977

DIED

2017

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Jared Rathbone Obituary

RATHBONE Jared Michael "Jeb" Rathbone, was born Feb. 4, 1977, in Wichita, KS, to Michael Rathbone and Susan Reiff Rathbone (Brown). He died May 9, 2017, in Gunnison, CO. He had been struggling with severe Type I diabetes for several years. Jeb was raised in Wichita and graduated from Kapaun-Mt. Carmel High School in 1995 and attended Kansas University. Jeb was a very good athlete and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed tennis, golf and fishing. He moved to Colorado in 2016 where he was employed by Crested Butte Mountain Ski Resort. He was a kind and loving person and had a special ability with children. He is survived by his father, Michael (Lynda) Rathbone; mother, Susan (Hal) Brown; sisters, Molly (Peter) Maxwell and Susanna (Mike) Jones; brother, Joel Rathbone; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be so missed by all who knew him and especially by his family. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 22, at Downing & Lahey Funeral Home, 6555 E Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67206. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Mercy and Truth Medical Missions, 721 N. 31st Street, Kansas City, KS 66102. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on May 17, 2017.

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Elaine Clay- Davis

April 15, 2022

For some reason I was thinking about Jeb and your family this morning on my way to work. I was wondering where he was living and how he was and I was shocked when I looked up him on goggle and found that he and his father had passed away. Susie, Molly, Joey and Susanna you are in my thoughts and prays. I know it has been along time since you have seen me but your family is in my thoughts alway.

John Brown

May 12, 2018

Mike and Susan, no greater loss . . . am praying hard for Jeb. And for you. John Brown

Krys Miller

May 22, 2017

Our thoughts & Prayers go out to all the family--we took care of his medical needs during the previous 3 years. He always had a smile when he came in & was doing well when we last saw him-keeping his blood sugar at good level! We are so sorry for your loss... Shawnee office of Mercy & Truth Medical Clinic-Suzanne, Krys, Candace & Dan

Alice James-Olson

May 22, 2017

Dear Susie, Mike and the Rathbone family....I was so saddened to read about Jeb!!! He was such a cute kid and have many memories of watching our boys interact many years ago as they played soccer and just enjoyed life. I know this is a difficult time for all of you and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many...Alice James Olson

Suzanne Ganzer Moody

May 21, 2017

Dear Susie, Mike and family....I am so sorry to read of Jeb's death. Praying for you as you grieve. Praying for God's grace and comfort.

May 21, 2017

Dear Susie, Mike, and family,
I was so sorry to learn of the death of Jeb. I remember the sweet, fun, little Kindergarten boy I had in class at Holy Cross Lutheran School. You are all in my prayers and I hope that God will grant you strength and peace at this sad time in your lives. Jane Weikal,
Jeb's Kindergarten Teacher

Allen Hammond

May 21, 2017

So sorry for your loss my prayers to you and your family rest in heavenly peace.

May 18, 2017

Dear Susie, Mike and family,
I was so sad to read of the loss of that spunky little kid that I remember from lo those years ago. Please know that I am sending you love and prayers. I am sorry not to be able to attend the memorial, but will hold you in my heart. May his memory be eternal. With love, gretchen andeel

May 17, 2017

Susie and Mike, I'm so saddened by your loss. Will pray for you and yours in this oh so difficult time. Stay strong, you two. Stay strong. John Brown

Patty Statham

May 17, 2017

Dear Susie and Family,
I was so saddened to learn of Jeb's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts. So, so sorry.

Patty Statham

Charlotte Roberts

May 17, 2017

I am so saddened to learn of Jeb's death. My heart aches for all of his family and friends. He was such a loving, giving and vibrant person. I remember what a cute kid he was growing up...always full of fun and enjoying being outdoors playing and pulling pranks on his siblings and other neighborhood kids. What fun!! He was so loved!!! My deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers ...especially for Susie, Mike, Molly, Joey and Susanna.

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