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Wanda Owens Obituary

Wanda G. Owens, 77, of Shawnee, Kan., passed away May 11, 2008, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Wanda was born and raised in the northwest Missouri rural communities surrounding Hopkins and Pickering, Mo. Wanda was married to Robert E. Owens June 1, 1952. Wanda and Robert located in the Kansas City region in 1957. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at The Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS; 66203. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the funeral home with burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Merriam Christian Church Memorial Fund, 9401 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203, or Children's Mercy Hospital, Attn.: Resource Development, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Helen Godsey of Revenwood, Mo., a sister, Merrilees Obenhauser of Hopkins, Mo., and a brother, Dean Godsey of Palatine, Illinois. Wanda is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Robert; six children and their spouses: son Robert David Owens and wife Ruth of Lenexa, Kan.; daughter Merrilees Owens of Clay Center, Kan.; son Roger Eugene Owens and wife Mary Jane of Frankford, Mo.; daughter Kathleen Engle and husband Stuart of Tonganoxie, Kan.; son Jonathan Alan Owens and wife Mary of Shawnee, Kan., and son James Ryan Owens of Shawnee, Kan. Additional survivors of the immediate family include eight grandchildren: David Redlich with wife Karen; Rebecca Owens with fiance, Robert Bullard; Catherine Owens; Teresa Owens; Jonathan Owens, Jr. with wife Sarah; Christopher Owens with wife Kera; Nate Michalski; Tony Michalski; and seven great grandchildren: Michael, Tanner, Nikki, Kelbi, Coye, Macy, and Alexis. Wanda has one surviving brother, Gerald Lee Godsey, of Ravenwood, Mo., many nephews and nieces; an uncle: Harry Thompson and wife Alma of Hopkins, Mo., and an aunt: Marquerite Pittsenbargar of Maryville, Mo. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com. (Arr.: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913- 631-5566.)

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Published by Kansas City Star from May 13 to May 14, 2008.

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carol maisch

May 23, 2008

So sorry to learn of Wanda's death. I will always admire her strength and kindness. Many happy memories of my Danny's childhood on 68th St. with Johnny and Chris. God Bless you all.

Jim Gaither

May 14, 2008

To the Owens Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shirlee Elliott-Eklofe

May 14, 2008

To the entire Owens Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Having recently lost my Mom, I know the sorrow that you are feeling. May you find comfort in your memories and with the support of your family and friends may you find the peace.

Shirlee, Bobby, Chase, Caleb and Christian Eklofe

Britt Spinelli

May 13, 2008

We know Sarah and Jonny from church. Our prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Tim & Britt

Sherry Howe

May 13, 2008

So sorry to hear about Wanda, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda and Quentin Jones

May 13, 2008

Bob and family,
We know you will all miss Wanda very much. Please know you will all be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the future as you move forward. Peace and blessings, Linda and Quentin Jones

Marcia Horn

May 13, 2008

To Bob and family:
Mom and I are so sorry to hear of the death of your wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Wanda. I’ve known her since mom and I moved into our house across the street, just a couple of weeks after Bob and Wanda moved into theirs. I grew up, especially, with Robbie and Marilees, who were closer to me in age than the others. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. The neighborhood won’t be the same without her in it.
Marcia Horn and Darlene Reinert

Matt Allen

May 13, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Owens family.

Merrilees Owens

May 13, 2008

Thanks Mom for such good memories. Love you and miss you.
Merrilees

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