1945
Dr.
2010
Dr. Charlotte Wentz
November 4, 1945 — November 5, 2010
DR. CHARLOTTE ANN WENTZ, Ed.D
On November 5, 2010, Dr. Ann Wentz of Prairie Village, KS, passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a 4 ½ year battle with a brain tumor and a sudden stroke. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Fri., Nov. 12th at Christ Church Anglican, 91st & Nall, Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Thursday, Nov. 11th at D.W. Newcomer’s Johnson County Chapel at 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. There will be a private interment on Nov. 13. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park University Student Teaching Fellowship (which she co-founded) or Kansas City Civic Orchestra (where she played viola until her most recent illness).
Ann was born Nov. 4, 1945 in Woodbury, N.J. to the marriage of Robert Westlake Barrett and Marbeth Barrett (Lawhorn). She was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother, Robert. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, R. David Wentz; son David B. Wentz of Leawood (Jennifer); daughter Audrey Beth Chinnock (Denny); grandchildren Vance Wentz, Joseph Wentz, Brigid Wentz, Elyse Chinnock, Ava Chinnock and Nicholas (Cole) Chinnock; sisters Susan Whitenight (Hudson) of Newark, DE; Nancy Busija (David) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Jane Chafin (Jim) of Jacksonville, FL; Uncles Dabney Lawhorn (Wilda) of Kansas City, KS; Harry Rhynard of Cassopolis, MI; sister-in-law Cynthia Wentz Richter of Westwood; brothers-in-law Hugh Wentz (Mary Ellen) of Lawrence, Mark Wentz (Andy) of Lawrence and several nieces and nephews and cousins who she loved very much.
Ann graduated from Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, N.J. where she was an honor student and editor of the yearbook. Upon graduation, she moved a long way from home to attend K.U. where she graduated with a B.S. in Education and met her future husband, Dave, on a blind date arranged by her two friends. This led to a 44 year marriage which continued to grow in love to the very end and produced two wonderful children and six incredible grandchildren. While maintaining a very successful professional life in education, Ann has given loving guidance, wisdom and support to her family and all around her. For the past 4 ½ years she has maintained a positive spirit and productive life in the face of extreme odds. She was a quiet “force” who was resolute while maintaining the demeanor of a true lady and never complained.
Three major aspects of Ann’s life were family, music, and education. She was always thinking of her grandchildren and finding ways to support and educate them in many ways such as attending their many school and athletic activities, taking them to musical and theater productions, teaching piano and clipping articles for their future school reports. She loved celebrating their birthdays and making them a cake for a family celebration. She enjoyed remembering all her immediate and extended families with cards, special notes and calls.
At an early age Ann discovered her love of music and, with support of her parents and teachers, played viola in the Woodbury, N.J Symphony and the New Jersey All-State Orchestra. Upon graduation from college she continued to play in civic orchestras as she moved with her family and was a member of the Topeka Civic Symphony, Hamilton, Ohio Civic Symphony and Kansas City Civic Orchestra. After her tumor was found and she left teaching, she continued to teach piano to her grandchildren and taught piano to children and grandchildren of her neighbors.
Ann was a devoted professional educator and excelled at each level she taught from high school to middle school to university. She began her teaching career as an English teacher at Lawrence, KS High School in 1969 and later taught in the Shawnee Mission District at Hocker Grove Middle School. While at Hocker she received its Teacher of the Year Award and obtained a Master of Arts in Education Degree from K.U. In 1997 Ann received a Doctorate of Education Degree from K.U. and began her university career at Park University where she became Associate Professor in the School of Education. While at Park University in addition to her teaching and advisory assignments with undergraduate and graduate students, she was active as a member of Faculty Senate, ASCD Student Group, Chair of the Graduate Faculty Credentialing Committee, presenter at various national and international conventions and publishing various articles and studies. Just prior to her retirement in 2006 Ann participated in a Park service project in Brazil and had previously lectured in Beijing, China. Her career culminated as the first recipient of the Outstanding Distinguished Educator Award from Park University. She was a huge inspiration to her students and always made time to encourage them. Ann had a love for gardening and all living things. She enjoyed travelling and made many trips with her husband to Europe and throughout the U.S. Ann was a member of Cambridge Church and many professional organizations. She lived her life in accordance with her Christian beliefs and by one of her favorite Chinese proverbs, “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it”. Ann Wentz is already missed by all who knew and loved her.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)
On November 5, 2010, Dr. Ann Wentz of Prairie Village, KS, passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a 4 ½ year battle with a brain tumor and a sudden stroke. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Fri., Nov. 12th at Christ Church Anglican, 91st & Nall, Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 pm on Thursday, Nov. 11th at D.W. Newcomer’s Johnson County Chapel at 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. There will be a private interment on Nov. 13. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park University Student Teaching Fellowship (which she co-founded) or Kansas City Civic Orchestra (where she played viola until her most recent illness).
Ann was born Nov. 4, 1945 in Woodbury, N.J. to the marriage of Robert Westlake Barrett and Marbeth Barrett (Lawhorn). She was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother, Robert. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, R. David Wentz; son David B. Wentz of Leawood (Jennifer); daughter Audrey Beth Chinnock (Denny); grandchildren Vance Wentz, Joseph Wentz, Brigid Wentz, Elyse Chinnock, Ava Chinnock and Nicholas (Cole) Chinnock; sisters Susan Whitenight (Hudson) of Newark, DE; Nancy Busija (David) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Jane Chafin (Jim) of Jacksonville, FL; Uncles Dabney Lawhorn (Wilda) of Kansas City, KS; Harry Rhynard of Cassopolis, MI; sister-in-law Cynthia Wentz Richter of Westwood; brothers-in-law Hugh Wentz (Mary Ellen) of Lawrence, Mark Wentz (Andy) of Lawrence and several nieces and nephews and cousins who she loved very much.
Ann graduated from Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, N.J. where she was an honor student and editor of the yearbook. Upon graduation, she moved a long way from home to attend K.U. where she graduated with a B.S. in Education and met her future husband, Dave, on a blind date arranged by her two friends. This led to a 44 year marriage which continued to grow in love to the very end and produced two wonderful children and six incredible grandchildren. While maintaining a very successful professional life in education, Ann has given loving guidance, wisdom and support to her family and all around her. For the past 4 ½ years she has maintained a positive spirit and productive life in the face of extreme odds. She was a quiet “force” who was resolute while maintaining the demeanor of a true lady and never complained.
Three major aspects of Ann’s life were family, music, and education. She was always thinking of her grandchildren and finding ways to support and educate them in many ways such as attending their many school and athletic activities, taking them to musical and theater productions, teaching piano and clipping articles for their future school reports. She loved celebrating their birthdays and making them a cake for a family celebration. She enjoyed remembering all her immediate and extended families with cards, special notes and calls.
At an early age Ann discovered her love of music and, with support of her parents and teachers, played viola in the Woodbury, N.J Symphony and the New Jersey All-State Orchestra. Upon graduation from college she continued to play in civic orchestras as she moved with her family and was a member of the Topeka Civic Symphony, Hamilton, Ohio Civic Symphony and Kansas City Civic Orchestra. After her tumor was found and she left teaching, she continued to teach piano to her grandchildren and taught piano to children and grandchildren of her neighbors.
Ann was a devoted professional educator and excelled at each level she taught from high school to middle school to university. She began her teaching career as an English teacher at Lawrence, KS High School in 1969 and later taught in the Shawnee Mission District at Hocker Grove Middle School. While at Hocker she received its Teacher of the Year Award and obtained a Master of Arts in Education Degree from K.U. In 1997 Ann received a Doctorate of Education Degree from K.U. and began her university career at Park University where she became Associate Professor in the School of Education. While at Park University in addition to her teaching and advisory assignments with undergraduate and graduate students, she was active as a member of Faculty Senate, ASCD Student Group, Chair of the Graduate Faculty Credentialing Committee, presenter at various national and international conventions and publishing various articles and studies. Just prior to her retirement in 2006 Ann participated in a Park service project in Brazil and had previously lectured in Beijing, China. Her career culminated as the first recipient of the Outstanding Distinguished Educator Award from Park University. She was a huge inspiration to her students and always made time to encourage them. Ann had a love for gardening and all living things. She enjoyed travelling and made many trips with her husband to Europe and throughout the U.S. Ann was a member of Cambridge Church and many professional organizations. She lived her life in accordance with her Christian beliefs and by one of her favorite Chinese proverbs, “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it”. Ann Wentz is already missed by all who knew and loved her.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)
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