Jack B. Stafford, 86, of Arkansas City, died Wednesday (January 28, 2009) at his residence. Memorial services a are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday (January 30, 2009) at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel. Chaplin Vern Richerson will officiate.
Jack was born September 29, 1922, in Arkansas City to Harry and Golda (Leach) Stafford. He was reared and educated in Arkansas City graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1940 and then Arkansas City Junior College (Cowley College). Jack served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a gunner onboard a B-17. He flew in 35 successful missions into Germany with the 401st Squadron, 91st Bomber Group. Upon returning to Arkansas City after the war, Jack continued his military service in the National Guard and the Army Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1975. Jack married Lois M. Elton on Mary 23, 1947 in Arkansas City. Together the couple had two sons. Jack worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired as a supervisor in 1980. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife Lois of the home; two sons Craig and his wife Tenna Stafford of Ponca City, Kent and his wife Sandi Stafford of Olathe; brother Norman his wife Pat Stafford of Oklahoma City; sisters Lottie Baker of Arkansas City, Harrett Bradford of Dexter Lenita Whitehead and Bonnie Dye both of Arkansas City; grandchildren Buffi Burr, Brandi Dumontelle, and Ryan Stafford; great-grandchildren Kiley and Tanner Hernandez, Landon Burr, Meagan and Lexi Dumontelle, Natalie and Riley Sells.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Joe, Delbert, and Evelyn.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.
Jack was born September 29, 1922, in Arkansas City to Harry and Golda (Leach) Stafford. He was reared and educated in Arkansas City graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1940 and then Arkansas City Junior College (Cowley College). Jack served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a gunner onboard a B-17. He flew in 35 successful missions into Germany with the 401st Squadron, 91st Bomber Group. Upon returning to Arkansas City after the war, Jack continued his military service in the National Guard and the Army Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1975. Jack married Lois M. Elton on Mary 23, 1947 in Arkansas City. Together the couple had two sons. Jack worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired as a supervisor in 1980. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife Lois of the home; two sons Craig and his wife Tenna Stafford of Ponca City, Kent and his wife Sandi Stafford of Olathe; brother Norman his wife Pat Stafford of Oklahoma City; sisters Lottie Baker of Arkansas City, Harrett Bradford of Dexter Lenita Whitehead and Bonnie Dye both of Arkansas City; grandchildren Buffi Burr, Brandi Dumontelle, and Ryan Stafford; great-grandchildren Kiley and Tanner Hernandez, Landon Burr, Meagan and Lexi Dumontelle, Natalie and Riley Sells.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Joe, Delbert, and Evelyn.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.
Jack B. Stafford, 86, of Arkansas City, died Wednesday (January 28, 2009) at his residence. Memorial services a are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday (January 30, 2009) at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel. Chaplin Vern Richerson will officiate.
Jack was born September 29, 1922, in Arkansas City to Harry and Golda (Leach) Stafford. He was reared and educated in Arkansas City graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1940 and then Arkansas City Junior College (Cowley College). Jack served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a gunner onboard a B-17. He flew in 35 successful missions into Germany with the 401st Squadron, 91st Bomber Group. Upon returning to Arkansas City after the war, Jack continued his military service in the National Guard and the Army Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1975. Jack married Lois M. Elton on Mary 23, 1947 in Arkansas City. Together the couple had two sons. Jack worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired as a supervisor in 1980. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife Lois of the home; two sons Craig and his wife Tenna Stafford of Ponca City, Kent and his wife Sandi Stafford of Olathe; brother Norman his wife Pat Stafford of Oklahoma City; sisters Lottie Baker of Arkansas City, Harrett Bradford of Dexter Lenita Whitehead and Bonnie Dye both of Arkansas City; grandchildren Buffi Burr, Brandi Dumontelle, and Ryan Stafford; great-grandchildren Kiley and Tanner Hernandez, Landon Burr, Meagan and Lexi Dumontelle, Natalie and Riley Sells.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Joe, Delbert, and Evelyn.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.
Jack was born September 29, 1922, in Arkansas City to Harry and Golda (Leach) Stafford. He was reared and educated in Arkansas City graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1940 and then Arkansas City Junior College (Cowley College). Jack served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a gunner onboard a B-17. He flew in 35 successful missions into Germany with the 401st Squadron, 91st Bomber Group. Upon returning to Arkansas City after the war, Jack continued his military service in the National Guard and the Army Reserve, retiring as a Major in 1975. Jack married Lois M. Elton on Mary 23, 1947 in Arkansas City. Together the couple had two sons. Jack worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired as a supervisor in 1980. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife Lois of the home; two sons Craig and his wife Tenna Stafford of Ponca City, Kent and his wife Sandi Stafford of Olathe; brother Norman his wife Pat Stafford of Oklahoma City; sisters Lottie Baker of Arkansas City, Harrett Bradford of Dexter Lenita Whitehead and Bonnie Dye both of Arkansas City; grandchildren Buffi Burr, Brandi Dumontelle, and Ryan Stafford; great-grandchildren Kiley and Tanner Hernandez, Landon Burr, Meagan and Lexi Dumontelle, Natalie and Riley Sells.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Joe, Delbert, and Evelyn.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.
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