MICHAEL A. DUNLAP

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MICHAEL DUNLAP Obituary

1966-2010 Michael A. Dunlap, age 44, passed away very unexpectedly on August 2, 2010, at his residence in Lawrence, Kan. Mike was born in Smithville, Mo., to the late John A. Dunlap and Darlene (Mc Fee) Dunlap on March 9, 1966. Michael taught journalism at Blue Valley West High School, served as the mass communication department chairman, and was program facilitator for journalism for the Blue Valley Unified School District. His previous teaching experience includes Lawrence, Leavenworth and Shawnee Mission North High Schools. At each school, his students excelled at state and national journalism and yearbook competitions. Michael was a 1984 graduate of Stewartsville C-2 High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1989. In addition to his classroom work at Blue Valley West, he also served as a year book consultant, instructed seminars for high school yearbook workshops, and has been on the faculty of summer journalism workshops at Ball State University, Kansas State University, and the University of Missouri. Mike was preceded in death by his father, John A. Dunlap; grandparents Alfred and Anola Dunlap, Carl and Doris McFee and Jerry and Louese Vyrostek. Those left to mourn his sudden departure due to an aneurysm are his mother, Darlene Dunlap; his partner, Jeff Morrison; brother Patrick (Anita); sister Pamela Johnson (Darin); half-brothers Kenneth (Wylene), John C.; aunt Patty Kier; uncles Donald Dunlap and Dan Bridgeman; nephews Dakota Dunlap, Avery Johnson, Cole Dunlap (Erin), Matt Dunlap (Stephanie); nieces Emily Dunlap, Kendra Consiglio (Chris), Missy Blanton (Greg), plus several cousins, friends, students and co-workers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Bram-Turner Funeral Home, Stewartsville, with burial in Winston Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Journalism Educators of Metro Kansas City. www.bram-turnerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL DUNLAP

13 Entries

Jenn Siy

April 16, 2011

I also just heard the news of his passing through the alumni mag. I am very shocked. when I think of NWMSU friends, he comes to mind first. We always had something fun to laugh about. We had many classes together, worked on yearbook and graduated together. Loving thoughts to his friends and family. Jennifer Siy

Jennifer Siy

April 16, 2011

I also just found out about Mr. Dunlap through the alummi mag and was quite shocked as well. When I think of NWMSU, he is one person I will recall first. He was funny and we always had a good laugh about anything silly I could think of. I worked with him on yearbook staff , had many mass com classes together and we graduated the same year. Loving thoughts to his close family and friends.

Troy Apostol

April 12, 2011

I just found out through the Northwest Alumni magazine about Michael's passing. He was a gifted individual and I have fond memories of working with him at the Northwest Missourian in the late 80's. He will truly be missed and is a shining example of what makes the Northwest Missouri State University journalism department one of the best in the nation.

Steve Smethers

August 19, 2010

I'm shocked and saddened at the news of Michael Dunlap's passing. Mike was a student of mine when I taught at Northwest Missouri State University. He was one of the most creative people I have ever met, as evidenced by the numerous awards and honors he won as a teacher and yearbook adviser. He was a an annual fixture here at K-State for the Flint Hills Workshop and at other yearbook adviser events. His warm spirit richly blessed those who knew him, and many, many young people will always be better because Mike challenged their creative skills.

Marcia McFarlane

August 17, 2010

All three of my kids were students of Mike's - one in Lawrence, and two at Blue Valley West. His name always came up at our house in discussions about favorite teachers. What a nice, fair, funny, low-key guy. I hope his family finds comfort in the fact that he made a difference in a lot of lives in his short time here.

August 9, 2010

our deepest sympathies,
The Malekyar family.

August 7, 2010

Michael Dunlap had a national reputation for being the kind of teacher, the kind of person, we all should aspire to be. To his family and his students, please know this loss has saddened all who loved him, and all who love yearbook as much as he did.

Rick Agnitsch

August 6, 2010

Mr. Dunlap taught both Lauren and Ryan and they always talked highly of him and how much they admired him. He will be dearly missed and will always be remembered for his ability to inspire them to do greater.

Our thoughts and prayers got out to you all in this time of sadness.

Take care and God bless.

Rick, Sue, Lauren, and, Ryan Agnitsch

Tina Fassett

August 6, 2010

I was one of Mike Dunlap's first students and all of my closest friends from high school had their lives shaped by him. He was the kind of teacher and friend you are incredibly lucky to have once in a lifetime. To know that he has joined his father and others he loved dearly is comforting in the face of such an enormous loss.

Lori Garcia

August 5, 2010

Michael Dunlap was more than a journalism teacher (more than 15 years ago), but he truly inspired me to follow my goals and dreams. The world has loss an amazing force for good, creativity, inspiration and love. When the other seniors were going to the yearbook picnic, Mike, Eric and I headed to the plaza for lunch and to celebrate our work on the paper. Mr. D., you will be missed.

Melia (Johnson) Stockham

August 5, 2010

I had the pleasure of being both Mike's student years ago, and colleague after college. He was a joy to work with and my heart is breaking at this tragic loss.

Rachel Creason

August 5, 2010

Mr. Dunlap
You will be in all our thoughts and prayers. You truly were an awesome teacher that touched and changed so many lives that will be deeply missed.

Graham,Laura & Greg Wells

August 5, 2010

Mrs. Dunlap, Mr. Morrison & entire family,
Our son Graham was a journalism student of Mr. Dunlap's just this past spring. He is so sad about his death yet he takes comfort in knowing that every day he saw his teacher in the morning he greeted him ,he connected with him. Graham said Mr. Dunlap was always about helping his students and he truly felt he understood him.Writing has always been difficult for Graham yet he excelled at it with Mr. Dunlap's guidance.

Graham & our entire family honor the contribution Mr. Dunlap made as a teacher and role model. Graham will miss him very much.

May he rest in peace.

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