Gary M. Lawrence
1959-2016

Gary M. Lawrence, 56, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence.
He was born May 9, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He graduated from Benton High School, class of 1977 and was a licensed practical nurse at Oakridge in Plattsburg, Missouri,
He was an incredible father and husband. His other passion in life was music. He always had his headphones on listening to his favorite songs.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Concepcion Manuela Bravo; and aunt, Anita Bravo.
Survivors include wife, Kim; children, Jamie Lawrence, Brendon Lawrence, Ryan Lawrence, Ashley Lawrence, Mark Lawrence and Angel Reynolds; brothers, Christopher Lawrence (Tania) and Mark Lawrence; father, Gerald “Jerry” Lawrence; sister-in-law, Lisa Gabriel (Ronald Sr.); lifelong friend, Teresa Wilson; and numerous extended family.
Natural Farewell Services under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A register book is available to sign at the funeral home. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donna Belle King Rickman Westfall
1927-2016

Donna Belle King Rickman Westfall, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at a healthcare facility in Savannah, Missouri.
She was born December 18, 1927 in Maryville, Missouri.
Donna married Dean Rickman in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1972. She then married Roy Westfall in 1975 and he also preceded her in death in 2005.
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and was also an avid golfer. Donna was a member of the Chillicothe Country Club and First Baptist Church of Chillicothe, Missouri.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Bessie (Eshelman) King, whom were born in Hopkins, Missouri.
Survivors include daughters, Rebecca Deann (Rickman) Landreth (Michael C), Buena Vista, Colorado and Robin Denise (Rickman) Bodenhausen (Galen), Cosby, Missouri; grandchildren, Talon Dean Landreth (Lisa), Trenton Charles Landreth (Amy), Erich Dean Bodenhausen (Andrea), Ashley MiKelle Nichols (Dustin), Chase Andrew Bodenhausen (Holly), Justin Ray Bodenhausen (Abby) and Bethany Anne Frisbie (Jason); great-grandchildren, Jarrett, Micah, Connor, Addison, Hampton, Haley, Hazel, Noah, Truman, Eli, Sailor, Jake, Lucy, Easton and Ellie; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a local hospice organization of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Catherine F. “Katie” Davidson
1925-2016

Catherine F. “Katie” Davidson, 90 of Saint Joseph, Missouri died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Abbey Woods facility.
She was born September 7, 1925 to Philip Muse Cole and Alice May (Scurbeck) Cole.
Catherine married Oran Ray Davidson on March 3, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Catherine is a member of AREME Chapter #461 OES and a member of the Daughters of the Nile EL MAAT # 120 and attended Huffman United Methodist Church.
She was known as Katie when she began her working career as Rosie the Riveter. She worked at the bomber plant during World War II; because of her size they put her riveting the wing. She then spent 5 years working on the crystal line for Midland International for a big salary of $3.00 an hour. She took a job with the Sunshine Biscuit Company on a cookie line for $4.80. When she had enough seniority to bid on jobs she bid for a fork lift job loading and unloading product from the warehouse to the trucks. The supervisors said she was too small to do the job. However Katie showed them that little can be mighty. Katie retired from Sunshine Biscuit with 30 years of service with 20 of those years proving that this little lady “CAN” do a man’s job at $18.00 an hour. After retirement she cared for her husband for four years until his death November 10, 1992. She then returned to work for 7-11 in the deli department for seven years. In 2000 Katie moved to Saint Joseph permanently with her daughter Gina Fox. Katie then wasn’t tired enough so she worked in the financial department of Diamond Health Care for six years, then she decided it was time to try retirement once again.
Katie was a very kind and generous person and never met a stranger. Katie was passionate about everything she did and never shirked her responsibility.
Surviving: Children: Linda (David) Smith of Paola, Ks, Gina Fox of Saint Joseph, Mo, Diane (Art) Hinson, of Roeland Park, Ks., and Nancee (Jeff) Jefferson of Las Vegas, Nv.; 11 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren; sister, Helen Lindsey and a very dear friend, Roger Limle; and one, puppy “Della”.
The family will gather with friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Farewell Services 2:00 P.M. Friday, Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas. Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.