Archives for January 2020

Wayne Tait, US Air Force RET.

d. January 31, 2020

Wayne Lawrence Tait, 84, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. He was born July 17, 1935 to Elmer and Aurel (Van Houten) Tait in Tulare, CA.

Wayne played football at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA. He was united in marriage to Roberta “Bobbe” Cook on May 4, 1957 in El Paso, TX. Wayne served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, as a Technical Sergeant. He fought in Vietnam in 1969 and retired from the United States Air Force in 1973. Wayne enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Elk’s Lodge #1424 in Tulare, CA. [Read more…]

Mrs. Christine Edwards

d. January 30, 2020

Mrs. Christine Edwards, a resident of Kansas City (north), MO transitioned from this life to her eternal home on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was 91 years old. Christine was born July 31, 1928 to Nominee and Ora (Levi) Williams in Brookhaven, MS. [Read more…]

Matthew E. Jansen

d. January 29, 2020

Matthew Eugene Jansen, 7 month old son of Brady and Diana (Oczkowski) Jansen passed away January 29, 2020, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born at Children’s Mercy on May, 30, 2019. [Read more…]

Lyle O’Hara

d. January 28, 2020

Lyle Eugene O’Hara, 76, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Lyle was a former Marine and pilot flying both airplanes and helicopters with more than 10,000 accident free flight hours. He was an Aviation Safety Consultant for Amoco Oil and an A&P Mechanic for Rowan Drilling. Lyle also taught aviation maintenance at AIM. One of Lyle’s greatest achievements was receiving the Charles Taylor Award for 50 years of dedicated service in Aviation Safety. He loved gospel music and often sang in the church and played guitar. His hobbies included hunting, reloading, NASCAR, and reading. But most of all, Lyle loved his family and he loved the Lord and attended the Assembly of God Church. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. [Read more…]

Lyle O’Hara

d. January 28, 2020

Lyle Eugene O’Hara, 76, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Lyle was a former Marine and pilot flying both airplanes and helicopters with more than 10,000 accident free flight hours. He was an Aviation Safety Consultant for Amoco Oil and an A&P Mechanic for Rowan Drilling. Lyle also taught aviation maintenance at AIM. One of Lyle’s greatest achievements was receiving the Charles Taylor Award for 50 years of dedicated service in Aviation Safety. He loved gospel music and often sang in the church and played guitar. His hobbies included hunting, reloading, Nascar, and reading. But most of all, Lyle loved his family and he loved the Lord and attended the Assembly of God Church. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Orville and Margaret Mincer O’Hara and sister, Beth Peterson.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Blue Springs, son, David (Holly) O’Hara, stepchildren, Debbie (Wayne) Whiles, Cyndi (Mark) Hochstatter, Kent Wright, Lesa (Mike) Watson. Lyle had nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Paul (Bonnie) O’Hara, sisters, Joyce Benstead, Sarah (Dan) Carlson and brother-in-law, Darrel Peterson.

Visitation and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at Meyers Blue Springs Chapel, Blue Springs, Missouri, on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Visitation will be 9:30 – 10:30 with services starting at 10:30. Memorial contributions can be made in Lyle’s name to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.

Archives for January 2020

Loretta Temple

Manager - Northland Chapel