ZACHARY JAY WEDDLE

Zachary Jay Weddle, 55, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Zac will be remembered by his loving wife of 29 years, Terri, and their children, Leigh Ann and Brian. He is also survived by his father, Wesley Weddle, two brothers, Stanley J. and Wesley T. Weddle; a sister, Jane Ann and husband Craig Langenberg, his mother-in-law, Carol Y. George, as well as many other loving family members. Zac was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel I. Weddle and father-in-law, Charles M. George. Zac and Terri were married at South Broadland Church on Dec. 18, 1982. Zac joined the KCMO Fire Department in July 1978, was promoted to driver in January of 1988 and Fire Captain in March of 1994. He spent the final years of his career as Captain at Station 24 until he retired in 2009 after 32 years of dedicated service. He returned to the KCFD as a dispatcher in 2011. Zac was an avid bowler and owned and operated The Bowlers Pro Shop for 22 years. He enjoyed many activities including cycling, bowling, softball and boating. He loved to take "his" dog, Giovanni for rides and to run errands with him. He was most happy at the helm of his boat at the lake and spending time out in the sun. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Floral Hills Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life for Zac will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE) at www.kc-crime.org/safe. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64133 (816) 353-1218. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-353-1218 www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com