Roy D. Dyer

Roy D. Dyer, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas, died Sunday, July 16, 2006 at his home. He was born September 14,1917, in Toronto, KS, where he lived until he joined the Army in 1942. He was a WWII Veteran serving in Europe. He married Hazel Shelton of KC, KS on June 12, 1943. After his discharge they lived in KCK until 1956 when they moved to their present home in Shawnee. Roy was employed by Phillips Petroleum Co. and Finch Bayless Equipment. He retired at 62 and spent many years restoring antique tractors and building his own steam engine. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hazel of the home; three daughters, Carol Kelly and husband, Bill of Shawnee; June Potts and husband, David of Prattville, AL; Linda Goss and husband, Michael, of Weatherby Lake, MO; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Porter Funeral Home 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Johnson County. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444)