Wayne Allen Leslie
1943-2015
Wayne Allen Leslie 71, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday August 4, 2015 at a Saint Joseph, MO. hospital. He was born November 27, 1943 in San Diego, California son of Josephine & Ernest Leslie. He was to married Luella Leslie for 42 years prior to her passing. He graduated from Lafayette high school and attended the St. Joseph Junior College. He worked at Lowe’s department store and was a master carpenter. He enjoyed wood working and oil painting, and was a drummer in several are bands. He was a member of the Faith Valley Church of God. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Luella Leslie, father, Ernest Edward Leslie. He is survived by mother, Josephine Leslie son, Timothy (Susan) Leslie of Saint Joseph, MO, daughter, Amy (Jay) Coursen of Springfield, MO, two other sons, Rob and Ed (Tina) Bieri, grandchildren; Casey, Holly, and Kelsie, and twelve other grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the Faith Valley Church of God. He will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Wayne Leslie Memorial Fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Myrna Kathleen Clark
1921-2015
Myrna Kathleen Clark, 93, Country Club, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, August 4, 2015.
She was born December 24, 1921 to Clarence and Bessie Wilkerson in Helena, Missouri. She graduated from Helena High School and resided in Helena most of her life. However since the Fall of 2008, she resided in Country Club, MO with her family.
Myrna married George M. Clark on August 30, 1938. Together they owned and operated Clarks DX Service from 1938-1991.
She was a member of the Helena United Methodist Church, Helena Helpful Neighbors Club, and was involved in many community activities.
Myrna enjoyed hosting family gatherings, cooking, shopping, bowling, tending her flowers, and sending cards. The Clark home was filled with love, laughter, and the aroma of good food. Everyone was always welcome.
She was always patient, kind, and generous and was a wonderful Mother who created many fond memories. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Myrna was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years; parents; three brothers, Rex, Richard, and Marion Wilkerson; two sisters, Frances Swindell and Carolyn Chandler.
Survivors include daughters, Sandra K. Grider (Gerald), Lees Summit, MO, Cheryl L. Campbell (Terry), Country Club, MO; son, Terry S. Clark (Janiece), Savannah, MO; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to service. The family suggests memorial gifts to Helena United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.