Eugene A. “Westie” Westerhouse
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Funeral services for Eugene A. “Westie” Westerhouse, 92, Eudora, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Eudora United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Eudora Cemetery. Eugene passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Medicalodges Eudora.
Eugene was born on August 15, 1927 in Eudora, KS, the son of Amos W. and Leoti G. (Milburn) Westerhouse.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eudora and the Trailride Parish. He was also a member of the Kansas Rural Letter Carriers Association, Douglas County Letter Carriers Association, Douglas County Farm & Home Administration, and the Douglas County Fair Board. He was on the Eudora Township Committee, and was a Farm Bureau Charter Member.
He was a farmer and a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office until he retired in 1993.
He married Dorothy L. Willard on August 22, 1948 in Eudora. She survives of the home. (of 71 years)
Other survivors include his sons, Michael Westerhouse, Bill Westerhouse, both of Eudora; daughter, Peggy Claggett, Eudora; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Arlene Lawson, of Eudora. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Gerstenberger.
The family will greet friends from 9 – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday, February 15th at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Eudora United Methodist Church or Eudora Food Pantry and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Sorry to hear of his padding away.
Sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing., Peggy, Mike and Bill.
I was so sorry to hear of Westie’s passing. I will always remember him as a dear, kind, sweet man, always ready to lend a hand! I’m sure he will be well received in heaven! Condolences to Dorothy, Peggy, Mike and the rest of his family. I know he will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss what a great man he was. My prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time Dorothy, Peggy, Mike, Bill and families.
So sorry to hear of Westie’s passing. We had some great times square dancing with him and Dorothy. Connie
Mike and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We got to know him because he was our mail carrier for many years and we sure missed him when he retired.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Westie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dorothy, Peggy, Mike, Bill and families.
Mike and family, was saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. What a inspiration he was to many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Family,
So sorry for the passing of your Father. I only met him once and he was so incredibly nice. You could tell he was a loving, & caring person.
You all are in my heart and prayers.
Janet Daniels.
He was as a human being should be, always enjoyed my visits with him. My best to his family,,,,,
So sorry to hear of Westie’s passing. I loved the time I got to spend with him on the mission trips. He was a great man. Wayne and I send our condolences.
Sorry to hear of Westie’s passing. He was a good friend, and will be missed by many. My condolences to the family.
Westie was a wonderful man. I really enjoyed him and am grateful that I had the pleasure of getting to know him. He is missed greatly.
I am so sorry dear sister-in-law. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you
Sorry about Westie’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend to my parents for many years.
Dorothy, Peggy, Mike, Bill and family,
Sorry for your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace at this time.
Dear Dorothy and family and Arlene,
I was sorry to hear that Eugene passed away. My folks lived east of your folks.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. All the best.
Joy Lefmann Scheunemann
J.P. Lefmann:
I appreciated him as a neighbor, fellow church member, and working on the farm with him. We are sorry for your loss and will have you in our prayers.
J.P. and Gloria
Sorry to hear of Eugene’s passing, prayers of peace and comfort for Dorothy, Peggyy, Mike, Bill and the family
Sorry to hear of your loss.Eugene was a very hard working great individual.Thinking of all of His Family.
We are so sorry for you loss. We will continue to pray for your family.
Sending prayers to the family. May you find peace and comfort in your many years of memories you carry with you
We are so sorry for your loss.he was a wonderful man, great father, husband and member of our community. He will be missed. Prayers and thoughts to you all.
Don and Monica Durkin
Dear Mike, Peggy, and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your dad, but he must have been terrific as evidenced by his wonderful family. I’m sure you have tons of beautiful memories of him. Savor them.
Love, Sue Ashcraft
Prayers and thoughts to you all and wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time.
Im so sorry for your loss, Westy was such a great guy and did so many things for our community. I always enjoyed our visits, he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Westy, and thanks for all you did for us.
Dorothy, Peggy, Mike, Bill and family,
Sorry to hear of your husband & dad’s passing. He was a great person. He & Dorothy raised three great kids. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Janet (Hill) Wozniak