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William Wayne Vanbebber

Male 1940 - 2017  (76 years)

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  • Name William Wayne Vanbebber 
    Born 12 Oct 1940  Richmond, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 6 Jan 2017  Richmond, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • William Wayne Vanbebber
      October 12, 1940 - January 6, 2017

      WILLIAM WAYNE VANBEBBER

      William Wayne Vanbebber, 76, of Richmond, MO died on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

      Wayne was born on October 12, 1940 in Richmond, the son of W.L.“Bill” and Lillian Allen (Waller) Vanbebber. Wayne was united in marriage to Linda K. McKown of Richmond on June 20, 1965; she survives of the home.

      Additional survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark Wayne and Marcie Vanbebber of Lee’s Summit, MO; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy Lynn and Mark John Haley of Richmond; six grandchildren, Marley Mae Vanbebber, Demi Rose Vanbebber, Lily Jane Vanbebber, Maclin Charles Vanbebber, Hunter William Haley and Katelyn Mary Haley.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Leston Vanbebber.

      Wayne graduated from the Richmond High School in the Class of 1958. He owned and operated Van’s Furniture and Floor Covering in Richmond from 1958 to 1980. He also traveled as a manufacturing representative for Bishop Furniture. He worked with Jim Rippy at Remax in Richmond for 19 years. While working, Wayne was also an active member of the community, with his memberships being, a lifelong Boy Scout, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Rotary, Jaycee’s(President twice), Richmond Historical Society, initiated the Adopt A Highway Program in Richmond, Army National Guard (Mess Sargent 10 years) , Richmond American Legion Post #237 and a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church. He drove a school bus for Fowler Bus Line in Richmond. Wayne enjoyed showing horses with his wife and was Horse Chairman for the Palomino Exhibitors of Missouri. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and doing civic projects. He was a lifelong Richmond, Mo resident.

      The family suggest memorial contributions be made to either the Richmond United Methodist Church or to Shirkey Hospice.

      A memorial service and celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Richmond United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery, where military graveside services will be conducted by the Ray County Veterans.
    Buried 11 Jan 2017  Richmond, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I43302  Family
    Last Modified 15 Apr 2023 

    Father William Leston Vanbebber,   b. 19 Sep 1907, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Dec 1969, Richmond Township, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Mother Lillian A. Waller,   b. CA 1909, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1984, Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 75 years) 
    Married CA 1929 
    Family ID F16336  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Linda K. McKown 
    Married 20 Jun 1965 
    Children 
     1. Mark Wayne Vanbebber
     2. Amy Lynn Vanbebber
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F16338  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Oct 1940 - Richmond, Ray County, Missouri Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S4964] Thurman Funeral Home, online; 15 April 2023; William Wayne Vanbebber obituary 2017.