Warren McVey

Warren LeRoy McVey 89 of Olathe, KS passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Travanse Living, Olathe, KS.  There will be a private family burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS.

Warren was born on December 27, 1930, in Jackson County, Kansas City, MO, to LeRoy V. McVey and Cora Angie Hartley.  He grew up in Kansas City, MO, and Mission, KS, graduating from Shawnee Mission Rural (North) High School in 1949.  He ran track while in high school.

After attending Kansas University for a short time, he enlisted in the Marine Corps.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with Able Company, 1st Marine Division, 7th Marines (A-1-7) in Korea from August 1951 to August 1952.

He then married Ramona Jean Amer on November 13, 1954.  Warren and Ramona were parents to son Steve, daughter Janet and son Mark.

Warren was an Overland Park, KS Police Officer retiring in 1980 as a Field Sergeant after 25 years of service.  He then was Police Chief in Spring Hill, KS retiring in 1996 after 14 years of service.  Warren later married Maxine Duncan in 1995.  Warren was a member of the Spring Hill United Methodist Church, Rutan’s, American Legion and the Kansas Peace Officers Association.  He enjoyed bowling, traveling, square dancing and spending time with his family.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, 1st wife Ramona, 2nd wife Maxine, sister Marilyn Joyce McVey and stepson Larry Duncan.

He is survived by brother Keith McVey of Holt, MO; son Steve McVey (Sandy) of Spring Hill, KS; daughter Jan Yocom (Joel) of Paola, KS; son Mark McVey (Stacey) of Overland Park, KS; stepdaughter Linda Devoy (Bernie) of Topeka, KS.  Grandchildren, Kathy Meitl (Greg), Amy McVey (Leslie), Jeremey Roberts (Kayla), Zachary Roberts (Kelly), Seth Roberts (Shelbi), Emily McVey, Molly McVey, Charlie Stroble (Barbara), Dylan Stroble.  Great-grandchildren Holly Meitl, Chase Meitl, Austin Roberts, Carson Roberts, Tatum Roberts, Ramona Roberts, Emma Stroble, Lucy Stroble, Violet Stroble and many nieces and nephews.