Dr. William Arthur Bailey II

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr.William Arthur Bailey II announces his unexpected passing on Friday September 7, 2018 at the age of 78. He was born to William Thorne and Valerie Lyndon Bailey on August 29, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Kristine, of 31 years and his children Melissa, Ann, Blair, Brock, Maxwell and Maddelyn. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Rachel, Emilia, William, and Alpine, his nephew and niece, Christopher and Amy and his first wife Linda. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lyndon Morrison.

Dr. Bailey graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas in 1962 where he received an award for outstanding achievement in chemistry. He graduated medical school at the University of Kansas in 1966 and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his Intern and Surgical Residency at the University of Kansas. In 1968 he began service as a Naval officer with distinction. From 1968 to 1970 he served aboard the USS Tripoli as surgeon while the ship conducted wartime operations off the coast of Vietnam. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at Duke University in 1974. He joined Dr. John Wertzberger in Orthopedic practice in Lawrence that same year. He practiced for 42 years and touched the lives of countless patients before retiring from OrthoKansas in 2016.

Dr. Bailey loved his family, living in the country, hunting, fishing, his dogs, Kansas basketball, and Scotch. His sense of humor was unparalleled, and no one could tell a funnier story. He was proud to tally more legendary purchases than can be mentioned here, including but not limited to: his bulldozer, military 5-ton truck, dump truck, and a solar kiln to dry all the lumber he harvested and had milled. There was always a new project on the horizon for our Beetle.

He was truly one of a kind and we miss him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm on October 6th, 2018 at The Jayhawk Club in Lawrence, KS.

Donations can be made to Team Rubicon Disaster Response through Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

 

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  1. Tom and Jacque McGuire on September 12, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Dear Kris, So sorry to hear of Bill’s death.

    Dear Kris, So sorry to her of Bill’s death. He meant a lot to our boys and families.I will not be able to attend the memorial service on Oct. 6, due to a prior commitment at 6pm in Kansas City. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



  2. Theresa Gauna on September 13, 2018 at 10:13 am

    To Dr Bailey.Family … Sorry for your loss… He was à great person, àñ Dr… rest now in Heaven with Our Lord… T…Gauna



  3. Pat & Bob Sheldon Montrose, CO on September 13, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Dear Kris,
    We are so saddened to learn of Bill’s passing.
    We have such great memories of time spent with the two of you partying at the house; the cattle drive Bob caught on videotape hanging from a helicopter that never turn into the movie Bill had hoped for; the skeleton crew volleyball team, and Walter.
    It was a pure pleasure working with him for nearly 10 years at LMH.
    I do give myself credit for hooking the two of you up.
    Please accept our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
    He was quite the character and will never be forgotten.
    ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK !!!!



  4. Amy M Palmentere on October 12, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    Will miss you Uncle Butch. You were the last Bailey connection I had since your sister Lyndon ( my mother) passed 18 years ago. You provided me and my brother with such great memories on the farm and experiences I will never forget. We love you and glad you are with your family in heaven. Love you, Amy



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