Kay Rosalie Skinner - Obituary

 

Kay Rosalie Skinner - Obituary

Fri, Mar 14 at 8:59 PM

Kay Rosalie Skinner January 25, 1934 — March 2, 2025 Independence Kay was born Jan. 25, 1934, to Fritz and Rachel Oeser, Sr. and lived her whole life in Independence. She graduated from William Chrisman High School. She then attended Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, and CMSC in Warrensburg, MO earning a degree in Vocational Home Economics, which she taught for a short time. She and her husband Don had four children, and she was a stay-at-home mom. She gave piano lessons to neighborhood children and played piano and organ for her church and many relatives and friends’ weddings. She enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and scuba diving. She earned her private pilot’s license, tutored English as a Second Language to students and volunteered for Hospice. Kay enjoyed traveling, camping and sailing with family and friends in many different places. At the age of forty-nine she earned her LPN license, graduating from the Jenny Lund School at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital. She worked with her husband at Don’s Pharmacy in Northeast K.C. until they retired. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Frances Easter (Finis), son and grandson, Kevin and Cody Skinner and daughter, Deanna. Kay is survived by husband Don, and sons Kurt (Ronda) and Brian, grandchildren Colton, Raeanna, Karalyn, Garrett, Caleb and Hannah, great grandchildren Henry, Cody and Julian. Daughter-in-law Cindy Skinner. Also sister Milda Lewis (Marvin), and brother Fritz Oeser, Jr. (Linda), and many nieces and nephews. Cremation is planned with services to be held at a later date. FACTS ABOUT KAY Born: Jan.25, 1934 Independence, MO I. Graduated: 1. Willian Chrisman High School 1951 2. Graceland College Lamoni, Iowa AA degree 1953 3. Warrensburg with BS Vocational Home Economics 1955 4. Jennie Lund School of Nursing licensed Practical Nurse 1983 II. Other Achievements 1. Private Pilot's License 2. Scuba Certified3. ESL training---- tutored students 4. Hospice training--- volunteerIll. Work1. Taught Home ½ yr.2. Substitute teacher3.      Drug Store IV. Activities 1. Bowling 2. Flying 3. Friends and Family 4. Sewing, quilting, cross stitch 5. Playing Bridge 6. Square Dancing 7. Snorkeling, scuba, sailing 8. Piano & Organ 9. RV Travels Kay's handwritten notes: I was born Jan. 25, 1934 at 1226 S. Dodgion St. and delivered by my grandmother Elizabeth Brunson, on a snowy day. The doctor arrived later and all was fine. Grandma Brunson had delivered many babies in her lifetime. I lived there until 1940/41 (?) when we moved to 909 E. Fair on 7 acres of land that was once the old fair grounds. I attended McCoy Grade School and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1951. I belonged to the "M" Club (girls athletic club) and National Honor Society. I attended Graceland College, Lamoni, IA earning an AA and Warrensburg, MO earning a BS in Vocational Home Economics which I taught for a short time. I was not a musician, but I took piano lessons then organ and played for relatives and friends' weddings and funerals. (Wish I had kept track of these.) I served my God by playing for our local congregations and accompanying our local choir. I earned my private pilot's license to know what Don was doing when e flew the different airplanes we were in partner(s) with at various times. I enjoyed the many flying trips we took with family or friends seeing the beauty of God's creation; mountains, rivers, desert, and colors of the seasonal changes in the US, Canada and Mexico. I took the ESL training classes to help students become more proficient in English and obtain their GED's. In 1983 I went back to school to the Jennie Lund School of Nursing at the Independence Hospital on Truman Rd. and earned my Practical Nurse License. Although I never worked in this field going back to school and being focused got me through a mid life crises of "I'm just a housewife and nobody loves me," which was definitely not true. I enrolled for the Hospice training program to become a volunteer and felt that my nurses training helped me better understand peoples' feeling when I was with a client. This gave me a new purpose in my life knowing I was helping others in a small way. Earlier in life I worked part time at our corner drug store checking and filing Medicaid and Medicare records and insurance claims. I enjoyed meeting the people who came in as the "drug store and prescription shop" was an entirely different experience for customers. I've enjoyed the many sailing trips we've been on, in the many different places meeting other nationalities. Taking square dance lessons and belonging to a club was great exercise and a great way to meet people and interact with them. Getting my motorcycle license and riding double with Don on day trips was an adventure. I enjoyed the Blackburn Bowling Team I was on when the kids went to school there. Bowled for so many years I even won a few trophies. I learned quilting by block from Donna Scranton and made baby quilts for all the grandkids. Doing cross stitch was another favorite. Many friends and relatives received a gift. Tenting with the family on vacations was a challenge with kids in diapers (not disposable ones). Later in life our RV trips were great. I especially enjoyed the piggy back trips in Mexico and going clear down into the canyon. I've lived a full life and thank Don for all the things he has done for me and all the places he has taken me. Thank you family for always being loving to me and working through problems so we could keep communicating and know we all respected each other. An Impressionable Situation By Kay Skinner 1. I was hoeing our garden when I heard a car in the pasture next door. 2. I looked up and saw Don's Chevy Coupe being driven through the corn stalks in their corn field. 3. I thought "What stupid person would do that?" 4. The driver totally knew what hazards might occur. 5. The driver got my attention and impressed me. 6. I watched the driver and could tell he was having lots of fun. 7. The driver revved the engine and raced through the corn stubble. 8. The driver had really given lots of thought to this antic. 9. The driver tor his gas line off and I could see him walking back to his house.10. Needless to say, "I was very much impressed". To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kay Rosalie Skinner, please visit our flower store.

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Resume should be sent to me (tammie@chemicaluniverse.com).  Position Title:                       GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MARKETING MANAGER –                                                  NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO Position:  Implementation of marketing materials to promote business products through creative designing processes.  Communicate and collaborate internally and externally to provide quality labels for a variety of packaging needs. Responsibilities: ●        Generate new and existing customer label design ●        Direct contact with customers on label reviews plus approvals ●        Check and communicate to the label team the label orders to be printed ●        Mockup of labels placed on the appropriate packaging ●        Build barcodes as needed ●        Maintain EPA edits and approvals ●        Create and produce all business flyers, brochures, line tags, stickers, business cards, catalogs, product data sheets ●        Design internal and external marketing materials ●        Email blast through Constant Contact as required ●        Post marketing materials on all social media platforms  Position Qualifications: *Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing or related discipline *Required experience is Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat *Excellent verbal and written communication skills *Strong organizational skills *Experience in Constant Contact is a plus

Madison Turner - Bridal Shower

 Madison Turner - Bridal Shower

Fri, Mar 14 at 9:05 PM

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LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 13, 2025

 

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 13, 2025

 

Blessed greetings to all the dear Saints in every corner of God’s Kingdom,

 

We are in the middle of March and there are so many happenings in the world that it is hard to keep up with things. However, it is not vital or required for us to keep up with the worldly events. Our task is to keep up with God and His plans for His Kingdom.

 

One of the many tools of the adversary is to distract and detain God’s children from staying in tune with God and the Holy Ghost, the Comforter that was sent when Jesus ascended back to Heaven. It is easy to get distracted by all those advertisements, short videos (30 minutes long) stories that drag on and on and other attention drawing ads and so forth. Did you ever wonder how much of the New Testament or Book of Mormon we might not have if Paul, Alma and many others had cell phones and computers? But even without all the modern technology, people have always had things to distract them and draw them away from God. Of course, that is why God sent His Only Begotten Son to be the propitiation for OUR SINS.

 

As one hymn states, “Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain. HE WASHED IT WHITE AS SNOW.. I can hear the Savior say, Thy strength indeed is small, Child of weakness, watch and pray, FIND IN ME THINE ALL IN ALL.”

 

We are told in a number of scriptures that if the last days were not shortened, even the very elect might be deceived and fall away from God. Matthew 24:18-29 is one of those scriptures and you will find similar wording in Mark 13 and Luke 21. It says, the very elect who are the elect according to the covenant. We must make sure we are among the very elect according to the covenant . What covenant?

The covenant could probably be explained in various ways, but I think Doctrine and Covenants 17:7, 18, 22 and 23.

 

SECTION 17 - Doctrine and Covenants

7a And again by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism: 7b All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, 7c and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end,
7d and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins shall be received by baptism into his church.

 

SECTION 17 - Doctrine and Covenants

18c And the members shall manifest before the church and also before the elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the Holy Scriptures, walking in holiness before the Lord.

 

SECTION 17 - Doctrine and Covenants

22d O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee, in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son and witness unto thee, O God, the eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him, and keep his commandments which he has given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

23a The manner of administering the wine: He shall take the cup also and say: 23b O God, the eternal Father, we ask thee, in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son which was shed for them, that they may witness unto thee, O God, the eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

 

The very elect are those who elect to obey all God’s commandments to the very best of their ability and not think our reward is earned just by “playing church” or putting on a front at church and going the opposite way during our time away from church. We are to consistently live and produce the Fruit of the Spirit which starts and ends with God’s Love. We are to consistently be the salt of the earth and light of the world, as Jesus has given us power to be so that others will see our fruit and glorify God in Heaven.

 

God bless

Paul Gage

 

Maytag Washer

 

Maytag washer that is older, but reliable works well. $200.00 Pick up near 23Rd St. and Noland Road intersection Susan Bass 816-256-7765 Susanbass@sbcglobal.net

Bargain Basement Big Sale

 Bargain Basement Big Sale

 

Dear Saints and Friends,

 

The following are some items I recently purchased in a bid auction and need to find a home for.

 

You can FAIRLY price the items yourself.

 

copy paper   many name brands

Some 81/2 x 17 paper

hand sanitizer  gallon bottles and 32 oz pump bottles

every day/disposable underwear, many major brand names,

a queen size, metal bed frame

a full size wooden bed frame

a toddler play pen

a white board (3x5) or so

a gaming chair mat  (36x48)

a Make Ready Manager board (at least 3 ft x 5 ft)

24 Presentation tri fold boards (3 ft x 4 ft)

Wheel chair

Swimming pool vac

Various tools,  lawn equipment

bathroom scales, clocks, massagers,

cookware, dishes, 4 piece cannister set

some food items

various other items

 

FRIDAY               MARCH 7, 2025          9 AM-6 PM

SATURDAY         MARCH 8, 2025          9 AM-6 PM

 

1817 S. Pearl Street

Independence, MO

 

Two blocks east of Noland Road at intersection of Rankin Road and S. Pearl St.

 

If you would like you might share this with anyone else that might be interested

 

Any questions? call 816-833-6552

 

Many thanks

Paul Gage

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 6, 2025

 

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 6, 2025

MARCHing to Zion greetings to all those enlisted in the army of the Lord,

Some of today's article has been taken from “LONG ENOUGH:” from the Institute for Creation Research by Henry M. Morris

And the LORD spake unto me, saying, Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.” (Deuteronomy 2:2-3)

This was the second time God rebuked Israel for staying too long in one place. Here they were camped adjacent to the region controlled by the descendants of Esau and thus kinsmen of the Israelites, but God told them to go on north toward Canaan.

Long before, they had wanted to stay too long at Mount Sinai (same as Horeb) where God had given the law to Moses. Finally, “the LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount:..Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers...” (Deuteronomy 1:6, 8).

It is possible for a Christian to become too satisfied with his level of attainment, when the Lord may well have something more for him to do. Possibly, like Israel at Sinai, we may be content to stay in a situation where we have seen God work in the past. Or, like Israel at Edom’s Mount Seir, we want to stay in what we think may be friendly surroundings, rather than venture into overtly enemy territory. Perhaps we have stayed long enough at a certain stage in our Christian growth or service, and God wants us to go further.

Paul wanted to continue preaching near his home in Asia, but God said for him to go on into Europe (Acts 16:6-10). Peter asked Jesus what John was going to do, but Jesus said, “What is that to thee? follow thou me” (John 21:22).

God may, indeed, want us to continue all of our lives right where He has placed us now, as far as location and position are concerned, but He does want us to go on further with Him. The last words written by Peter are profoundly important. “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18).

Also, unique to the Restoration is the account of the Brother of Jared in Ether 1:36-41 where God chastised him for not calling upon the LORD and the Latter Day Saints in Doctrine and Covenants 102.

This can apply to us individually as we face the daily ins and outs of living in the Kingdom of God. Are we stuck in a rut and most days are the same routine? Is our pattern for church attendance and participation in the Lord’s work done out of habit? Is our spiritual life, “Church as usual?” This can apply physically, mentally and emotionally as well In Philippians 2:5 Paul tells us, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Have you ever stopped to consider the mind of Christ? The mind of Christ was always the Father’s mind because many times Jesus said that He only did what God told Him to do.

As we live, daily in the Kingdom of God, as it is now available to us, we must strive to have the mind of Christ in us, doing the Father’s will. Not just on Sunday, Wednesday or special events, but every waking moment if we desire to be included in His True Kingdom when He returns to earth. This requires daily, even hour by hour concentration (practice) of God’s will that is keeping His commandments, mainly the Greatest Commandment upon which hangs all the other laws and commandments.

We, as a people, must soon shake off the coals from our garments and arise in the STRENGTH OF THE LORD or we may miss Zion. Let us respond while we can and before we have to. The Saints, especially in the Center Place must come to God, together, physically and spiritually if we are to fulfill God's purposes in us. Each member of the church has the duty to help make this happen.

God bless,

Paul Gage

 

Margaret Grace McDowell - Obituary

 

Margaret Grace McDowell

July 12, 1951 — March 2, 2025

Margaret Grace McDowell passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. Margaret was born on July 12, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas to Ron and Marian (Barritt) Manuel.

She graduated from Truman High School in the class of 1969 and went on to college at Graceland College (now Graceland University), graduating in 1973 with a BA in Education.

Several years after graduating from college, she married Rod McDowell. They had two sons, Aaron Todd McDowell, and Ethan Scott McDowell.

Margaret worked as an elementary school teacher in Bethany, Missouri for several years before moving to Independence, Missouri. After moving to Independence, she worked for Community of Christ as an Administrative Assistant until she retired.

She was a member of Village Heights congregation in Community of Christ and served as a Teacher in the priesthood. She enjoyed working with friends at Village Heights every Thursday morning to make bed mats for the homeless out of plastic bags, and she also played a dulcimer with a dulcimer group, Strings in Harmony, at church. She had great memories from a trip to Europe and from winter trips to Florida to visit relatives there. Margaret collected and displayed many knick-knacks from her travels.

Margaret was a caring and loving person who looked for opportunities to be generous to others. Margaret worked with kids in JAM (Jesus and Me) in the Boys and Girls Club in Hawthorne Apartments in Independence.

Margaret loved her children, Aaron and Ethan, and she also loved her pets. She found her most recent cat, Missy, in the middle of the street when she was just a baby kitten. Margaret’s friends discovered during these past several years that Margaret loved to sing and dance.

Margaret is survived by: Aaron and his wife, Amanda; her brother, Evan Manuel and his wife Mary Jo; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Rod, and also her son, Ethan.

A brief memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 pm, at Village Heights Community of Christ in Independence, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Saint Luke’s Hospice House would be greatly appreciated.

CPRS Enrollment 2025 - 2026

 CPRS Enrollment 2025 - 2026

ZIONWORKS NEWS for March 1, 2025

 

ZIONWORKS NEWS for March 1, 2025               TO ALL WHO LONG FOR THE KINGDOM ON EARTH      Please read Paul Gage’s “Living in the Kingdom of God” as it appears in your email, etc. It is always about actual Kingdom living and about uniting all who have that longing in their heart.   Your questions and comments are welcome at zionworkz@protonmail.com or yyeoman@protonmail.com                                  Very best from your brothers and sisters at Zionworks