Jeffrey Scott Martindale

Jeffrey Martindale Obituary

Jeffrey Scott Martindale, 37, of Spring Hill, KS, passed away at his home on Friday, June 25, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 143rd and Blackbob Rd. (913) 768-6777, in Olathe, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Jeff Martindale Memorial Fund (for his children), c/o Team Bank of Spring Hill, KS 66083. Jeff was born December 1, 1966 in Burlington, IA, where he lived most of his life before moving to Spring Hill, KS in 2000. He was a 1985 graduate of Burlington High School in Burlington, IA. He served on the West Burlington Volunteer Fire Department. He was an assembler for the Preco Industries in Lenexa, KS for the past year, prior to that he worked for the Spring Hill, KS School District. He had also worked at the I.A.A.P. in Middletown, IA for ten years and at the West Burlington School District three years. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. He leaves his wife of 18 years, Sheila K. Martindale of the home; children, Holly, Nicholas and Abbey all of the home; parents, Jim and Sharon Martindale of Burlington, IA; sister, Cathi Pierce of Lafayette, LA; paternal grandparents, Harry and Norma Rheinschmidt of Burlington, IA; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Mildred Mower of Burlington, IA. (Arrangements; Memorial Chapel Funeral Home)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 27, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Martindale

13 Entries

Amy (Givans) Beckham

June 30, 2004

My Dear Friend Sheila,

Words can not even begin to tell you how very sorry I was to hear about Jeff. I am so deeply sadden and I wish I could be there with you and the kids to help you thru this difficult time. People always say that they are so sorry and know what you are going thru but sometimes that isn't always true. I can relate in your loss, more so from Holly's aspect of things, as it will be 20 years this coming August 22nd that I lost my mother at the age of 17 right before our Senior year of High School. I'm sure there are many questions as to why this had to happen, and why now, or why my dad/husband? Just remember that in time and it may take quite a while, things will come into perspective for everyone as to what the answers to all your questions are. Please remember that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Always remember all the wonderful memories and times you shared together. I will never forget when you took such wonderful care of my two boys when they were babies and everytime I left them with you and Jeff I knew they were in good hands. Jeff always wore a smile and greeted me with ,"Hello OOmpa Loompa!" Take care and remember I'm here for you whenever you need me. I Love You!

Love Always,

Amy

Becky Foy

June 29, 2004

Sheila,

While I know that we have not talked in quite some time, when I heard about your loss, I wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your family. There are so many times that you have been there for me in the past that if there is anything that I can do for you please let me know.

It seems like just yesterday you were dragging me into a softball league so that you could be close to Jeff. Many years have gone by since then and many things have changed. There is one thing that never changed and that was the love you two shared for so many years. May the love of family and friends comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Jan (VanderLeest) Alter

June 29, 2004

Shee- I am so deeply saddened in learning of Jeff's passing. I can only imagine the loss you and the kids are feeling. I know how deeply you loved him. He was a wonderful man and will be so greatly missed by all who knew him. I remember all the "talks" we had about him before the two of you started dating. You were so thrilled when you got together!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you and help you through these hard times.

Robin Conrad

June 29, 2004

Hi Sheila, Holly, Nick, and Abbey,

Jeff/your dad will be greatly missed by every life he touched. All of you are in my prayers and many others' prayers in our community. Try to find comfort with your memories of Jeff/your dad. He was fun to work with when he was @ West Burlington.

Connie Heuvelmann

June 29, 2004

Sheila and family: Please know that I pray for each of you to find peace and most of all understanding for the sudden loss of Jeff. I have worked many, many years with Jeff's Mom, Sharon, and have shared much of Jeff's life and joys, especially his family, through her. Peace be with you.

Mitch Taylor

June 29, 2004

I am sorry for your loss.

Deanna (Ryner) Nollet

June 29, 2004

Sheila,

Jeff and I crossed paths many times throughout our lives....Sunday School at Bethany Lutheran, I grew up next door to his Grandma and Grandpa Rheinschmidt, occasionaly he and his sister would go camping with their Grandparents. Their grandparents belonged to the same camping club as my parents, it was really nice when Jeff would go, because my brother and I were the only kids in the club, and we felt everyone else was an "old person" at that age. Later in adulthood, Jeff and I both worked at West Burlington Elementary. My children Jenny and David Nuebel were in the same grades with Nick and Abbey. I had the pleasure of being an aide in Abbey's classroom when she was in 3rd grade, and remember her as a very softhearted well mannered girl.

I now live in Carson City, NV...and when my mom called me Saturday morning to tell me about Jeff, I was shocked, and my heart immediately ached for you and your children.

There will never be a good explanation for what has happened, but I will pray that you find peace, if not understanding.

Reach out to your friends and family, and hold tight to your memories. Know that many people are praying for you and your family.

Nancy Coulter

June 28, 2004

Sheila and family

As a co-worker of Jeff's mother Sharon, I offer my heartfelt wish for peace to all of the family. No words can lessen the loneliness and deep feelings of loss you all are experiencing but know that many friends are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.

Terri Buck

June 28, 2004

Sheila: I am very sorry for your loss. Although I have never met you or Jeff, I am a friend of his mother's (Sharon) and know through her he was a fine man and a loving father and husband. May Our Lord bless you and the children and keep watch over you through this difficult and trying time.

Linda Voigt

June 28, 2004

Dear Sheila, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. I remember Jeff as a wonderful, happy child who I taught in first grade Sunday School at Bethany Lutheran Church in Burlington. Through my contacts with Sharon at the hospital, I had learned that Jeff grew up to be a great husband and father. I pray that God gives you strength to get through these very difficult days. Please know that your many friends are sharing in your sorrow.

Sam, Mary, and TaTi Bailey

June 27, 2004

Sheila we want to offer you and your family our deepest sympathy. Wr didn't really get the chance to get to know Jeff but the few times we spoke while moving in he seemed like a great guy with a good sense of humor and we know that we have enjoyed getting to know him better.

Jeff Martindale pushing Chad Murray & Chris W in Burlington. He was such good neighbor.

Ted & Sandra Wernimont

June 27, 2004

Deepest sympathy to the families.

TOM & CATH Y ROTH

June 27, 2004

SHEILA AND FAMILY, WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR SORROW AT THE LOSS OF JEFF. I WIL REMEMBER HIM AS A FUNNY, VERY SWEET PERSON WHO WAS ALWAYS READY TO HELP ANYONE WITH WHATEVER NEEDED TO BE DONE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS SAD TIME-LET YOUR MEMORIES HELP YOU THROUGH IT ALL.

WITH LOVE,

TOM, CATHY, CHE', KATY, AND LEAH ROTH

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