John Washburn obituary: John Washburn's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
John Mark Washburn
1943 - 2017
In Memory Of
John Mark Washburn
1943 - 2017
He was born July 20, 1943, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the son of Palmer and Elsie (Hannis) Washburn. He graduated from Bethlehem Center High School and attended Bacone College, William Jewell College and Washburn University.
In the early 1970’s John ran a Conoco Gas Station in Osage City. He was later employed with the Insurance Department for the State of Kansas, retiring in 2008. He volunteered for the Auburn Fire Department where he retired as a chief.
He was a member of Gage Park Baptist Church, where he served on the church board. He was also a member of ROMEO’s. He previously served on Auburn City Council and volunteered with the Patriot Guard.
John married one terrific lady, his best friend, Lois Haslett on May 21, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Shari Washburn-Irish and Misti (Mark) Strole; brother, James (Katsuko) Washburn and five grandchildren: Brandyn Irish, Jordon Irish, Ryan Irish, Kaylene Strole and Hannah Strole.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Gage Park Baptist Church. Interment will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Auburn Township Volunteer Fire Department, 110 SE 10th Ave, Auburn, KS 66402, NE Kansas Parkinson Association, PO Box 67342, Topeka, KS 66667or Gage Park Baptist Church, 3601 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
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He was born July 20, 1943, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the son of Palmer and Elsie (Hannis) Washburn. He graduated from Bethlehem Center High School and attended Bacone College, William Jewell College and Washburn University.
In the early 1970’s John ran a Conoco Gas Station in Osage City. He was later employed with the Insurance Department for the State of Kansas, retiring in 2008. He volunteered for the Auburn Fire Department where he retired as a chief.
He was a member of Gage Park Baptist Church, where he served on the church board. He was also a member of ROMEO’s. He previously served on Auburn City Council and volunteered with the Patriot Guard.
John married one terrific lady, his best friend, Lois Haslett on May 21, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Shari Washburn-Irish and Misti (Mark) Strole; brother, James (Katsuko) Washburn and five grandchildren: Brandyn Irish, Jordon Irish, Ryan Irish, Kaylene Strole and Hannah Strole.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Gage Park Baptist Church. Interment will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Auburn Township Volunteer Fire Department, 110 SE 10th Ave, Auburn, KS 66402, NE Kansas Parkinson Association, PO Box 67342, Topeka, KS 66667or Gage Park Baptist Church, 3601 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of John or leave a special condolence for his family, please click the Share memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10:00am
Gage Park Baptist Church, 3601 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family