Wayne L. Berry

1934 - 2012

Wayne L. Berry obituary, 1934-2012, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1934

DIED

2012

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Wayne Berry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 6, 2012.

Wayne Lee Berry, 77, passed away on June 5, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born the only child of Carl and Lucille Berry on June 24, 1934 in Opolis, Kansas. After attending five one-room schools in southern Missouri, playing with one drumstick in the band and sharing cold gravy with his dog, he graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1952. He worked a variety of jobs early in his career including Kansas Exploration Mining-Snapp Mine and The Community Dairy in Joplin, Missouri. He then moved to Western Electric where he worked for 22 years before transferring to Southwestern Bell where he retired from a job he loved as Area Manager with a total of 36 years and 23 days of service. The best husband, dad, son, uncle, grandpa and friend a person could have ever been is survived by his wife of 59 years Peggy Shuey Berry; daughter Christy Lynn Chapman, Kansas City, Missouri; son Brian Wayne Berry of New York City, New York; and grandchildren Cari Vitale and husband Brian, Caitlyn Chapman and fiancé Zac Bradley, Cassi Chapman and Ceanna Chapman of Kansas City, Missouri; and great-grandchildren Jaiden and Jenica Vitale and Riley, Lily and Rowan Bradley. He is also survived by special friends including Ward Wheeler, Lisa Okazaki, Pio Schunker and DannyEarl Woodson. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Carl Junction Cemetery in Carl Junction, Missouri. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Staley High School Marching Band, UMKC Department of Music Therapy, and Children's Mercy Hospital Walk-In Clinics. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com.

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June 9, 2012

My sincerest condolences at the passing of your husband ,father,granddad and friend. He was a friend to many and a stranger to none. Our prayers are with you. May God comfort your family
Vern & Christine Hopkins.

June 8, 2012

Jessica Lockhart

I will miss talking to Mr. berry across the backyard fence. ( next door neighbor )

June 8, 2012

Wayne was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He was my guardian angel and was always there when I needed a friend. I lived across the street from him and Peggy. He is truly a wonderful person. He will be missed! Margie and Josh

June 7, 2012

Karen Oheim

I feel so blessed to have known Wayne. He was such a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of sorrow.
Karen

June 7, 2012

Janice Delperdang

We will miss seeing Wayne at our little get togethers for dinner when we come through KC. He was an amazing man. Don and I are very sorry for your loss. Don & Jan Delperdang

June 7, 2012

Jessica Bouzianis

As neighbors we will really miss seeing Wayne out tending to his beautiful yard, always smiling and ready to share a story. He was so proud of his family that I feel like I know you all. And the history he could tell of the city was amazing. He was such a nice man that left an impact on many I'm sure. We're honored to have known him and are very sorry for your loss.
~Steven & Jessica Bouzianis

June 7, 2012

Beverly Pursley

May you find comfort in precious memories. Wayne was such a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed.

You and your family will be in my prayers as you adjust and face changes in the days ahead.

June 7, 2012

Feel blessed to have visited with you and Wayne on Saturday evening. Life is very fragile and memories of special times are wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Arlene (Audo) Dedrickson

June 7, 2012

Lee Sweeney

While I never had the pleasure of meeting Wayne, I know his daughter Christy. He must have been a good man and a wonderful father, as I know the quality of character that shines through his daughter. May the family be comforted in the blessings of his memories, and may he rest in peace. God bless.

June 7, 2012

Wayne Berry was just the best at everything he did, He will always be in our hearts. God blessed us when he created our friend. Will miss you greatly Wayne Berry!
Love to the Family and especially Peggy who is as dear to us as Wayne is.
Love Dianna and Pete

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10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131

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