Willis Myron (Bill) Mack

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Willis Myron “Bill” Mack, 88, formerly of Kansas City, died September 20, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Lawrence, KS following a brief illness. He was born in 1929 in Kansas City, MO and spent most of his life in the Kansas City, KS area, living in rural Linwood, KS from 1973-1989.

He graduated from Shawnee Mission HS in 1947. He received a B.S. in business from KSU in 1951 and served in the US Army from 1951-1953.

He married Shirley Smoll in 1950. They later divorced. He worked for the Mack Lumber Co. in Argentine, KS until it closed in 1988. He later drove for Arrow Trucking and Renzenberger Transportation.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willis Warren Mack and Kamilla Thiel Mack, stepmother Charlotte Allen Mack, and brothers James and Warren Mack.

He is survived by his children, James (Lon) Mack of W Sacramento, CA; Toby (Nan) Mack of Sacramento, CA; Lori (Mark) Lange of Lawrence, KS; Richard (Kay) Mack of Centennial, CO; brother Schuyler Mack of Overland Park, KS; eleven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service at 11:00 a.m., visitation 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21 at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 3312 Calvin Dr., Lawrence, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials in his name to Visiting Nurses Hospice, 200 Main St. Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044.

9 Condolences

  1. Leslie Stallard on September 26, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    All my love, Lori



  2. Ginger and Rand on September 26, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    A special man who cared deeply for others. He will be missed. Love and prayers for the entire family.



  3. Barbara Stephens on September 27, 2017 at 1:03 am

    Dear Lori & Family,
    Our condolences to you all, and may Jesus comfort, carry and strengthen you all.



  4. Jim and Anne Ryun on September 27, 2017 at 2:12 am

    One day we will all be together forever – what a day of rejoicing it will be. Our prayers are with you as you remember the dear memories you made with your daddy, Lori.



  5. Mark A. Rodriguez on September 27, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    I’m glad that we got to know each other over the last few years. He had a great sense of humor and I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed.



  6. Becky Mondi on September 28, 2017 at 12:58 am

    Lori and family,
    My sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. May God wrap you with his complete comfort in the days ahead. Love to you all.



  7. Susan Carden on September 30, 2017 at 10:56 am

    Lori, Mark, and family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you in the coming days. I still miss my dad every day, but I realize how lucky I was to have had him as my dad. I hope you will feel the same, and this will bring you some peace and comfort. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.



  8. John Mai on October 6, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    RIP Uncle Bill.
    Condolences from Patty and I to all family and friends on this loss. Bill and Uncle Sid were unique individuals who dealt with life at the basic levels of levity and dry, but laughable, humor. Our times together were much too far apart, but were enjoyable and memorable. We will laugh, again, together at another place and time. John Mai



  9. Deanna Wardlow on October 20, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Lori and family,
    Mom and I and our family are sad to loose such a wonderful man. He often invited us to lunch or dinner at Arby’s and other places. We had a wonderful time with him at his birthday breakfast just this past March. Our hearts mourn with you.
    Love,
    Deanna, Joy, and family.



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