Paul Fredrick Hansen Obituary

 

Paul Fredrick Hansen Obituary Paul Fredrick Hansen, age 94, passed away on October 20, 2022, in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Paul was born at home on July 18, 1928 in Conception Junction, Missouri, to parents Lehman and Edith Hansen. He attended Horace Mann High School, in Maryville, MO, where he met his future wife, Norma Jean Davison. Paul and Jeannie married in 1948 and were proud to celebrate 74 years of marriage. After marriage, Paul worked at Lloyd Chain in Maryville. It was there that Paul had a boss named Norvel Sayler. Mr. Sayler had a big impact on Paul’s life, and Paul credited him for influencing and enabling him to attend college while working and raising his family. Paul was forever grateful to Norvel for the opportunities he was given and spoke of him often all through his life. Paul and Jean raised five daughters: Linda, Diane, Debbie, Paula and Lisa. Paul often talked about how blessed he was to have such wonderful children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to working, going to college and raising his family, Paul was an ordained minister in Community of Christ. He served as Pastor of the Maryville congregation for almost 20 years. Paul graduated from Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) in Maryville with his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education in 1966 and his Master of Science in Education in 1973. After receiving his Master’s degree, Paul started a new career as a high school Math and Business teacher in Shenandoah, IA. After their youngest daughter graduated from high school, Paul and Jean moved to Shenandoah, where they lived for 20 years. They then moved to Independence, MO where they lived for another 20 years. During this time, Paul volunteered as a tour guide for the Community of Christ Peace Temple. Paul and Jean were snowbirds and spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona, where they had many wonderful friends. In 2021, Paul and Jean moved to The Parkway Senior Living Center in Blue Springs, MO. Paul loved to tell a good “dad” joke and loved a good pun. He loved to tell stories and had a remarkable memory for the details of his life. He recorded these stories for us and we will carry them in our hearts always. He loved collecting coins, elephants, and antiques. He was a gentle man who was patient and slow to anger. He was a humble man who never understood the positive impact he had on so many, in his roles as husband, father, grandfather, pastor, minister, teacher, and friend. He had a great faith and talked often about how blessed he had been in his life. He was open and accepting of all and we will miss him greatly. Paul is survived by his wife of 74 years, Norma Jean Hansen, of Blue Springs, MO; daughters Linda (John) Rounds, Springfield, IL, Diane (Mike) Fallein, Cameron, MO, Debbie (Jim) Adams, Springfield, MO, Paula (Tim) Kellenberger, Sabetha, KS, and Lisa (Charlie) Conway, Cheshire, CT; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his brothers Emmett and Lehman and sisters Jean and Joyce. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community of Christ Stone Church, 1012 West Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050  https://www.stone-church.org/donate.html

Mary Ethridge Obituary

 

From: Michele Schmidt iamshellyschmidt@gmail.com Mary Ethridge Obituary A memorial service will be held for Mary Ethridge on Saturday, November 5th at 11AM at Mount Zion Restoration Branch, 15008 E 35 St S, Independence MO.

Mary E. Ethridge, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2022, at 1:11pm. She was born May 10, 1946, to Glenn and Alice Schmidt in Independence, Missouri and married James M. Ethridge on August 30, 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband and both of her parents. Survivors include her children, James Ethridge, Dawn Ethridge, David Ethridge, and grandson Derek Ethridge all of Independence; granddaughter Jessica Fiorini of Renton, WA; brothers, Paul (Liz) Schmidt of Redding, CA, and Albert (Shelly) Schmidt of Independence, MO; and many nephews and nieces. Mary was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, San Francisco Bay Stake and attended a restoration congregation in the Pacific Northwest before gathering to Independence and making Mount Zion Restoration Branch her church home. Mary was an amazing mom, so loving and loved! At the hospital she was surrounded by her children and close family and wished she could have spoken to all the other nieces, nephews, granddaughter, and close church family before she passed. She knew that she was loved and expressed many times to let everyone know that she LOVED them so much! She was strong in her faith and was at peace knowing she was going home to her Heavenly Father! Through it all she never waivered in her knowledge that God was there with her! Her love did not stop at her family, she absolutely loved serving at Lunch Partners to ‘her people’ there! As she went into the hospital, she was so sad that she wasn’t going to be there on Wednesday. To be able to serve and spread the gospel was the best gift that God gave her – it made her so very happy! As Mary got worse, she just wanted to come home and see her dog, Bandit, one more time. She came home on hospice and in one of her few lucid moments, she got her wish and was able to cradle Bandit’s face in her hands. Then as her strength waned, she went back to sleep with a smile on her face. The next morning, less than 16 hours later, God called her home while her children sang the Old, Old Path. This was the song she wanted sung at her funeral. Her family takes comfort in knowing that Mary is walking down that old, old path now with her friends and family most dear, with the Nazarene, and all the angels near. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Mount Zion Restoration Branch on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lunch Partners.

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OCTOBER 27, 2022

 From: Paul Gage

pauljg_64055@yahoo.com

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OCTOBER 27, 2022

Psalm 46:1-5 Inspired Version: 1 God is our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble. 2 Therefore, we will not fear though the earth shall be removed and though the mountains shall be carried into the midst of the sea, 3 And the waters thereof roar, being troubled, and the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. 4 Yet there shall be a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. 5 For Zion shall come, and God shall be in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help her right early.

What a beautiful promise of blessing from our most wonderful God and Father! Zion is coming as God’s people live their lives as they will be lived in Zion. Each one must become of one heart and one mind with our Savior. That is how we learn to dwell in righteousness. The people of God have always, since the Garden, dealt with the hardships, trials, tribulations of life, and the influence of others and their beliefs.

The words of Doctrine and Covenants 81:3 a “And again, I say unto you, I give unto you a new commandment, that you may understand my will concerning you; or, in other words, I give unto you directions how you may act before me, that it may turn to you for your salvation. 3b I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise.” have been the challenge of every dispensation to “live in the Kingdom of God.” To rise above the ways of the world and be the salt and light that Jesus hs given us to be. People must be able to “see the Kingdom” in and through us. That is the only hope for the world.

Regardless of what you may think about scriptural warnings as well as many other revelations of warnings given through the years, even as recently as September 24, 2022 at Kirtland, Ohio, life is short and we are called to live each day to the best of our abilities. The length of our life on earth is not what matters, but how we live our lives. Perhaps you have read the poem “The Dash" (By Linda Ellis)

I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end

He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time That they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them Know what that little line is worth

For it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash.
What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real
And always try to understand The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect And more often wear a smile,
Remembering this special dash Might only last a little while

So, when your eulogy is being read With your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent YOUR dash?

God bless and keep you
Paul Gage

Two Parakeets Need New Home

 Two Parakeets Need New Home

Two Parakeets Looking for New Home

I have one male and one female parakeet, with cage and supplies that I would like to find a new home for. Bird colors are yellow and blue. It’s important to me that I find a good, loving, happy home for these little birds. They are companions for each other and get along very well. Not willing to split them up.

Selling both birds, cage and supplies for $50.00.

If interested, contact Jean Robison:
816-373-9044

John Cyrus Terrery, Sr. Obituary

 

John Cyrus Terrery, Sr. Obituary

John Cyrus Tennery, Sr., 85 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Village Heights Community of Christ, 1009 N Farview Dr, Independence, MO. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Jamesport Masonic Cemetery in Jamesport, MO. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. John was born July 13, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK to Glen Grant and Grace Traxler (Moore) Tennery. He graduated from Wichita West High School, Wichita, KS in 1955. He was an outstanding football player and was named All-State for Kansas, and All-American. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1955-57. He was a longtime employee of Helzberg Diamonds from 1971-1995, retiring as sales manager; and then spent 6 years with Kay Jewelers. He enjoyed playing golf and watching football. He was a member of the Independence Rotary Club serving as President, the Independence Optimist Club serving as President, and Toastmasters-International, Independence Club. He served as hospital chaplain at Independence Regional, MCI, and later at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was a member and Elder of the East Alton Community of Christ church and most recently attended Village Heights Community of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elaine (Langford) Tennery of the home; 5 children, John C. Tennery, Jr of Overland Park, KS, Christie Duke (Kevin) of Olathe, Ks, Todd Tennery of Independence, Mo. Becki Seitz (Adam) of Lenexa, KS, and Bryan Tennery (Merecia) of Cameron, MO; 11 grandchildren, Ali, Jason, and Trevor Tennery, Daniel, Katherine, and Rebekah Duke, Elizabeth Duke Gerringer, Michela Tennery Dooley, Will and Luke Seitz, and Melody Tennery; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George Tennery and 2 sisters, Mary Ellen Ingram and Gloria Griffith. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Independence. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600).

Purge Progress

 

From: Muriel L mur620@gmail.com Purge Progress

Hello, Friends, I am posting this through 'Restoration News' because I have found what happens to me, a Baby Boomer, is a trend happening to all Baby Boomers and their relations. I share it with you for what it's worth. Nearing 3 months of concentrated work, the picture attached is the tail end of my current purge. It effected all 10 rooms in the house and 2 rooms at my art studio. There are leftovers at the studio yet to distribute other places. The pile in the photo will be a fall/winter project, one box at a time. I can handle only so much of sorting papers and nit-picky small stuff at a time. I also had to do the purge in time chunks, with rest in between. I learned a lot and even feel I have something to share on what to do and who to contact on buying and selling to get the best price. This sale went OK, but my next sale should go easier and be more lucrative. I made some wonderful connections in people who know goods, prices, and how to navigate marketing items online. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. All things learned should be passed along. The greatest BLESSING is the FREEDOM in letting go of past good things and heading into the next adventure aiming for the BEST God has for me. It never would have happened without the Holy Spirit speaking to change my heart toward the thoughts and things I was hanging onto. I encourage everyone to investigate this process with the Lord's vision for your future life's JOY in mind. The purge was difficult, but tolerable, rather like having a root canal. Afterward it feels great and every bit worth the assault on mind and body. The process actually improved my health because I was active every day more hours and using my arms, abs, and legs. Purging has become a mindset habit. Daughter Jenna and I are on a roll now. We will tackle the garage next with the vision of creating an organized space to enjoy a variety of workshop projects. The garage has never been THAT in all 19 years we've lived on S. Main. By the way, Jenna's help was critical to the success of this purge. No one should go into a project like this alone. Too slow and no fun. Onward and Upward! God is so GOOD! All the time!

Fundraiser for Lavigne Family

 From: Jessica Holmes

candleinthenight2003@yahoo.com

Fundraiser for Lavigne Family

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Galatians 5:13

Meet the Lavignes, Todd and Crystal, along with their five children. Since their arrival here from Canada, 11 months ago, they’ve faced numerous difficulties, from sickness to vehicle issues. The main cause of their monetary difficulties has been the employment restrictions they have faced while their immigration status has been on hold. Paperwork that used to go through in a matter of weeks is now taking months (or longer!) due to Covid-related slowdowns. It has been a trial of faith for their whole family.

Despite all this, the family has continued to hold fast. The Lavignes have been a blessing to many whom they have met, especially at the Oak Grove branch where they attend. They’ve trusted in God for provision and He has cared for them.

Now, we would like to provide an opportunity for the church to be the hands and feet of Jesus. There are some monumental expenses coming up for their family and just living here without the ability to earn a regular income has depleted their savings. They heard from the lawyer recently that the money required over the next few months will total $31,000. That is on top of the hospital bills, a trip to California to renew driver’s licenses (MO won’t renew if you’re not a resident, but CA will), and all the regular costs of having a family of seven.

We ask that you open your hearts and ask the Lord how you could help the Lavigne family. Our fundraising goal is $40,000. It feels like a large amount, but nothing is too big for the Lord. Every donation will help get to that goal.

Ways to Donate
Cash: Drop off in a sealed envelope to Brian or Jessica Holmes and we will deliver anonymously. Message Jessica Holmes here on Facebook to schedule a time/location to meet.

Checks: Make checks out to Jessica Holmes and put, “Lavigne Fundraiser” in the memo line. Mail to 11710 Markham Rd, Independence, MO 64052. Checks will be cashed and all money given to the Lavigne family.

PayPal: Visit paypal.me/jessicaholmes01 and click, “Send”. Enter donation amount and designate it for the Lavigne Family Fundraiser. Be sure to select “Family and Friends” to avoid fees on your donations.

Fundly: fundly.com/lavigne-family-fundraiser (Fundly does charge fees on all transactions, but we wanted to provide this option for those who don’t know us.)