Lawrence Lee Roster, 81, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away August 21, 2018 at home in the presence of his family. He was born June 24, 1937 in St. Joseph, MO to Lawrence A. and Beatrice (Blum) Roster.
Larry graduated from Christian Brothers High School, Class of 1955 and spent the majority of his working career in the airline industry. During his career, he worked for TWA, Frontier and retired from Worldspan. He was a member of St. Therese North Parish in Kansas City, MO and enjoyed working in the yard.
He married Donna Jean Richardson on June 1, 1957 at The Cathedral of St. Joseph. In addition to Donna, survivors include their two sons: Brian L. Roster and wife, Nancy of Inver Grove, MN and Steven M. Roster and wife Angela of West Chicago, IL; two sisters, Janice McMullan of Kansas City, MO and Candy Kelley and husband, Terry of St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren: Matthew, Gavin and Maisie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers: Robert, Jean and Charles.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church, where visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Private urn placement at a later date in St. Joseph. The Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Memories of Larry and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
We are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Steve and family,
Please accept my condolences at the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Marcy, Todd, Otto, and Addison Siegmund
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, Roster Family. Larry was such a funny, good guy. May your happy memories of him help you through this time of sorrow.
Rest in Peace Larry….I worked with Larry at Frontier Airlines and again at World Span. He was one of the good guys….always enjoyed being around Larry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your lost. Myra (Coffman) and Rick Winans
Donna and family. I am so sorry to hear about Larry Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you
The Nollette Family
Our Family is slowly going to a better place. I remember all the good times we had in St. Joe when you lived on 13th Street. I remember when your Dad and you would come to our house to give our grandfather a hair cut. Since we were cousins, we had a lot in common. Rest in Peace, Larry
Dear Roster Family,
My deepest condolences to your family. I always enjoyed spending time with your family. I am sorry that I cannot attend the service, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.