1945
Dennis
2016
Dennis Yarber
December 14, 1945 — June 14, 2016
Dennis A. Yarber, age 70, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 14 at home. Dennis was born December 14, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Carl and Eunice Yarber. He was united in marriage to Donna K Randolph in Mtn. View, MO in 1968. To this union two children were born, Kevin and Kimberly. Kimberly and husband Michael presented him with two grandsons that he loved dearly, Nicholas and Alexander DeCann.
Family was very important to Dennis and he enjoyed having everyone around.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lisa Schulz, sister-in-law Patty Yarber, Brother-in-laws Virgil Colter, Lee Cooper, and Elva Edwards.
Surviving are his wife, children, and grandsons. He is also survived by brothers, Royce, Andy, Glen (Connie), sister-in-laws Lois Colter, Mary Ann Edwards, Shirley Cooper, and brother-in-law Walter (Cheryl) Randolph and Bob Schulz. He also leaves behind loving aunts Evelyn Herter, Elaine Yarber, and uncle Jack (Vera) Yarber.
The extended family included many cousins, nieces, and nephews that were loved by him.
Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in his early years. His time in the Navy led to a long career in aeronautics with King Radio & Honeywell, retiring in 2007.
Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, race cars, and was a KC Chiefs season ticket holder 44 years. He spent many a weekend grilling for his family, which he greatly enjoyed.
Dennis will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6900 College Blvd. #250, Leawood, KS 66211 or the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66202.
Family was very important to Dennis and he enjoyed having everyone around.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lisa Schulz, sister-in-law Patty Yarber, Brother-in-laws Virgil Colter, Lee Cooper, and Elva Edwards.
Surviving are his wife, children, and grandsons. He is also survived by brothers, Royce, Andy, Glen (Connie), sister-in-laws Lois Colter, Mary Ann Edwards, Shirley Cooper, and brother-in-law Walter (Cheryl) Randolph and Bob Schulz. He also leaves behind loving aunts Evelyn Herter, Elaine Yarber, and uncle Jack (Vera) Yarber.
The extended family included many cousins, nieces, and nephews that were loved by him.
Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in his early years. His time in the Navy led to a long career in aeronautics with King Radio & Honeywell, retiring in 2007.
Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, race cars, and was a KC Chiefs season ticket holder 44 years. He spent many a weekend grilling for his family, which he greatly enjoyed.
Dennis will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6900 College Blvd. #250, Leawood, KS 66211 or the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66202.
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