Leeman Hunter 1938-2016

Leeman Hunter 1938-2016

 

Leeman B Hunter, Pharr, Texas, formerly of Mayetta and Topeka, passed away Aug. 12, 2016, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe.

He was born Aug. 28, 1938 in Denver, Colo., to Scott Lou Hunter and Clara Agnes (Ray) Hunter.

Leeman grew up in Topeka and attended school in the Highland Park area. He graduated from Me­riden High School, Meriden. He was proudly employed by Santa Fe Railway as an electrician for 34 years and retired from the BNSF General Office Building mainte­nance department in 2001. He was with Local Lodge 959.

Leeman married Roberta Roach and they had three children, LeeAnn, Clinton and Kenneth. They divorced. He married Wanda (Lee) Chapman and Leeman gained another daughter, Debra; they had one child, Tami. They divorced.

Leeman and Wanda lived in Meriden, for several years before building a home in Mayetta, where they lived for more than 23 years. His kids and grandkids have many fond memories of spending time out in the country at the Mayetta home where Leeman was always ready to play, give rides on the mower or tractor, fix a car or any­thing we broke or sit on the porch to visit. Leeman and Wanda later moved to Topeka.

Leeman became a full time “winter Texan” in 2009 and there he made many wonderful friends. He loved the weather and enjoyed playing poker, singing karaoke, gathering with friends, fixing things for neighbors, feeding and watching the birds and growing vegetables and flowers. He moved to Olathe in April 2016 due to de­clining health.

Leeman was proceeded in death by his parents; brothers Lawrence and Harold; a grandson, Jack Dick­erson; and wife Wanda. He is sur­vived by his sister Louetta White of Blytheville, Ark.; his children, LeeAnn Dickerson, Debra (Ken) Park, Clint (Mercedes) Turner, Ken (Sandy) Turner and Tami (Rodney) Flowers; his 11 grandchildren, Levi Park, Travis (Jordan) Park, Siobhan Tye, Brian Dickerson, Andrew Turner, Brandon Turner, Lauren Turner, Clinton Scott Turner II, Jesse Turner, Taylor Turner and Josh Turner; and his five great-grandchildren, Alyvia Park, Easten Park, Aiva Park, Jax Park and Kar­son Turner.

Leeman was cremated. He was honored with a small celebration of life party, per his wishes. His friends in Texas will celebrate his life when they all return for the winter.

Leeman made friends no matter where he went, and he touched the lives of anyone who knew him. He received such great care, comfort and love from the wonderful staff at the Olathe Medical Center, to whom his family is forever grate­ful.

Memorial contributions may be made to Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation (OMCCF) and sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 Blackbob Road, Olathe, KS 66062.

To leave a special message for his family please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com

(PAID OBITUARY)

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