Francis E. Logan, 86, of Parkville, Mo., died peacefully on Aug. 19, 2022, at home. He had faced a progressive neurodegenerative condition in recent years and suffered a stroke on Aug. 13.
He was born to Frank and Mary (Lena) Logan on April 9, 1936, in Maryville, Mo., the oldest of three sons. His family resided in Parnell, Mo. In 1954 he graduated from Maur Hill High School, a Catholic boarding school in Atchison, KS. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps that same year and served at Camp Pendleton in California. Upon completion of his service, he attended Northwest Missouri State College on the G.I. Bill. While still in college, he began working in maintenance for the Park Hill school district in Platte County. It was there that he met Agnes Burnfin, a second-grade teacher. They were united in marriage on June 15, 1963, and had four daughters.
After graduating from college in 1965, Francis began teaching junior high industrial arts in the Park Hill school district. In the early 1970s he went to work in maintenance at Park College, then returned to teaching at Park Hill. He earned a master’s degree in education in 1973 and continued to teach at Park Hill until his retirement in 1994 after 27 years. The Industrial Arts Association of Missouri named him Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1979 and presented the Park Hill junior high program with the Outstanding Program Award in 1986.
In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, and metalworking and had an extensive shop in his home, one of two that he built himself. He always took pride in running into former students who fondly remembered his insistence on quality workmanship.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes, and his brothers, Bill and John. He is survived by his daughters, Patty Logan (Doug Cochran) of Leawood, Kan.; Rita (Rick) Seger of Eureka Springs, Ark.; Nita (David) Barchus of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; and Nancy (Tim) Anderson of Lincoln, Neb.; grandchildren Calvin, Sal and George Cochran; Tim’s daughter, Leah (Scott) Stanton and their children, Ben and Lucy, of Reston, Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
Francis was a longtime member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Parkville, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery east of Harrisonville, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Harvesters Community Food Network.
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life lived. Thoughts and prayers are with entire family.
Another person, ripped from the pages of my childhood. It’s amazing how we all grow up and go our separate ways, living out our own lives, on our own little acre in this world… but there, in the recesses of our childhood are markers, people who’ve left memories along life’s way.
Uncle Francis left a mark. Sweet memories of his laughter and his beautiful smile fill the pages of my memories. And has there ever been a more devoted husband, loving father or talented human? If so, I haven’t met him. Uncle Francis made my Aunt Agnes happy. He thrilled my grandparents with a houseful of giggling little girls. This world is a better place because Uncle Francis made his mark. I treasure the weeks I spent with them in the Summers of my childhood.
I know he’ll be missed as much as memories of him will be treasured. I’m thankful for all of my sweet childhood memories of Uncle Francis, I’m sorry for your loss. God Bless you all. Renee
Patty, Nita-Rita, and Nancy—Your dad was(is still) a very special person in my life. We used to set on the steps of the old I A building, smoke a Lucky and talk about school and life. Your dad did most of the talking and I was listing. He is the reason I went to summer work shops and finished my Masters. I watched and saw how he took care of your mom and you gals, and I learned he was a good teacher about life. His advice helped guide me in my life. Your dad is resting well now with his Lady. Friends Barb and Larry
I taught with Mr. Logan at South Jr. and treasure our conversations. He was unpretentious and raised a special family. I had the pleasure of Nancy as a student in my class and she was special. Rest In Peace Francis.
My sincere condolences to the family. I always looked forward to catching up with Francis at our retirement breakfasts. He would always bring me up to date on the girls and share a few bits of wisdom along the way. He will be greatly missed.
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Sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Logan. Calling him Mr. Logan was a hard habit to break All the years he was my teacher Then when he became a customer of my shop He keep saying call me Francis. What a WONDERFULL MAN
DAVE
Sorry to hear of Mr. Logan’s passing. Park Hill had a great industrial arts program starting with Mr. Logan and Mr. Kelly in the 7th grade. Mr. Logan had a lasting positive influence in my life and career. He kept us squared up, focused, and entertained back in the early 70’s while teaching us life long skills. RIP Mr. Logan.