Herbert Lynn Stone
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Funeral services for Herbert Lynn Stone, 83, Eudora will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at River City Church (formerly Lawrence Free Methodist). The service will also be available online at findandfollowjesus.org/memorial. Burial will follow at Hesper Cemetery in Eudora, KS. He passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 in Lawrence, KS.
Herb was born March 11, 1937 in Stanley, KS, the son of Gilbert and Mildred (Howell) Stone.
Herb attended a one room school in Johnson County, KS. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, serving in Fort Hood, Texas. When he joined the work force he moved to Eudora, KS where he lived the rest of his life. He worked for 26 years at Hallmark Cards in Lawrence, KS during which time he also ran a small family farm. He loved sports and delighted in watching his son and nephews participate in sports, and later his grandchildren. Herb attended Lawrence Free Methodist Church with his family for the past 30 years.
He married Ruth Coleman on June 27, 1971 in Gardner, KS who preceded him in death in 2018.
Survivors include his son, Roger (Evangeline) Stone; two grandchildren; Mika Stone and Daniel Stone. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, William, Robert, and Gilbert; and three sisters, Grace (Shoemaker), Mary, and Helen (Terrell).
The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora.
I worked with Herb at Hallmarks for several years. Such a polite man, always talked so nice about his family. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Herb.
Our hearts are with you Roger, Vangie, Mika & Daniel. We are praying for you. We pray God will pour out His great grace, comfort & healing as you learn to live on this side without your Dad. We are praying God will meet your every need great and small and will quicken those to come along beside you in managing all that must be done in Kansas and the Philippines. Much Love, Jere & Dianne Nunn
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I knew Herb through working at Hallmark Cards. He was a very thoughtful man. RIP Herb
Our condolences to Stone family???????????? Praying for God’s comfort and peace to embrace the whole family in this time of grief..
Herb and I became close friends in 1966. He has the kindest heart of any man and truly loves the Lord. My heart goes out to all who love him and will miss him as I will, until we meet again with the Saviour.
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. Herb was a great neighbor and friend. We will miss seeing him out puttering in the yard. May he Rest In Peace. Bill and Betty Mackey
Wanted to say our condolences to your family, Roger. My parents knew your parents-just down at the corner of N1100 RD.-from the time your parents moved to their farm. God bless you and your family as you grieve. Elizabeth (Weeks) & Nick Woods
So sorry for your loss. Herb was always polite and kind man.
I got to know Herb at Hallmark cards. He was a hard worker and great employee. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Digan/Dasalla family: Our deepest sympathy and condolences for you Roger and family. Praying for God’s grace and comfort to embrace you all in this time of grief. Blessings!
Herb and Ruth were both very special people, Roger. After Ruth passed, Herb continued to be an inspiration to others by his attendance at church and positive attitude about having you, Vangie, Mika, and Daniel in his life.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Roger ????????????
Roger, Vangie and family
May you all be held close in God’s love during this time of loss. We are thinking of you.
Uncle Herb was a pillar of a man.
When he walked into a room, he brought security and stability. Being one of the most patient men around, some of us were convinced that he had actually learned how to sleep with his eyes open to accommodate long storytelling. A quiet man of few words, he always went straight to the point. Once, on a visit, my sister Donelle helped him “fix” something on his computer (I think by turning it off and then turning it back on again) – when the computer acted up again, he walked straight into the room where I was sitting and said simply, “Find Donelle.” My other sister, Julie, developed a sweet correspondence with Uncle Herb who would send lovely handwritten notes in the mail. One holiday card to her read, “Tell Janet Merry Christmas. I don’t have her address. Love, Herb”
When my own father died, Herb stepped up to fill a gap. His huge gestures of generosity were delivered with quiet humility, but I will never forget his kindness. And his rolled up jeans. I am so sorry that the world is now without this gentle soul.
I enjoyed knowing Herbie and always thought of him as such a quiet gentleman. He will be missed.
Diana Lutz
Roger, I pray the Lord’s comfort for you (Phil. 4:7) each moment of each day at this time of your Dad’s home going. Please also give Vangie, Mika & Daniel a brother’s hug for me. It was good to know your Dad (and Mom, too) at our Lawrence fellowship. But I was very blessed when you came with him and visited me in KCMO. During most of the years I knew Herb, as others have noted, I’ll always recall him a quiet man. That quietness does have peacefulness attached to it. It reminds me of a most favorite verse I have in Zephaniah 3:17, where the the “Lord our God” is described: “He will be quiet in His love.” I know Herb loved the Lord, your Mom, and all the family, and will be missed. God bless you all in the days ahead.
Our Condolences to Roger Stone, Vangie with Mika and Daniel and the rest of your Family in the US. Our prayer of God’s comfort be upon you all.
One day, we will be having a great re-union to our final home in eternity…
Fr. Alger & Bernie