Jon B. Ardahl
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Jon B. Ardahl, 84, Lecompton, KS, will lie in state from 1 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence and you can pay your respects during this time. A private family service will be held with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Jon passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.
Jon was born on November 11, 1937 in Detroit, MI, the son of Heinar and Sadie Ardahl. Jon has lived in Lecompton, KS for 22 years after moving from Overland Park, KS.
Jon was a Navy Seabee Veteran. Jon was a licensed Structural Engineer with Black and Veatch for 35 years and fully retired in 2003.
Jon was a member of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Lawrence, and a 40-year member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary in Kansas. Jon was a member of many concrete organizations including ACI-MO and ACI-KS just to name a couple. Jon loved model railroading, working with train layouts, and was a member of the Lawrence Model Railroad Club.
Jon married Judy Kay Meuffels on June 1, 1974 in Prairie Village, KS. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1999. Jon has been a widower for 22 years.
Anyone who knew Jon could not forget his infectious passion for his committee work and his no- nonsense view of the world. Jon was a beloved grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Jon is survived by his brother, Neal Ardahl and sister-in-law, Betty of Flint, MI; daughter, Sherry Worthington, of Eudora, KS; son, Jay Ardahl and daughter-in-law, Lois of Overbrook; Jon also has five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jon’s name to the Jon B. Ardahl Memorial Fund at the KU Endowment Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I will miss him. He and I shared a friendship over the last few years and I witnessed a kind heart to those he loved. He was passionate about the committees he served along with his love of trains. My prayers are with the family as they gather to grieve his passing. As Jon so often said he lived
the way he wanted. God Bless you Jon.
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family. May the happy memories of Jon help you thru this difficult time.
I have fond memories of working with Jon at Black & Veatch in the 1980s (I left B&V in 1985). I remember him as the person to consult regarding concrete specifications.
Knew Jon from Black and Veatch. Good man. Sorry for your loss
Moving video tribute for a man I am glad to have known. He will be with us in memory and spirit till we meet again. God Bless you all and prayers.
Grandpa,
We will miss you! I hope you know we loved you and appreciated everything you did for us. Thanks for everything!
Love always,
Jayson, Beth, Naysa, Nova and Zion.
Miss you and love you brother.
Neal Ardahl
Sherry,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your step father .
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs Shirley Sheaffer and family
JAY ARDAHL
I always Will love you what you taught me in this world to be honest and have respect for fellow man and I Know you are In Heaven with mom and with all the Loved Ones that Passed before You and please save me a seat when I Get there too so we can catch up on what’s been happening in heaven while I was still on this earth. Love You with all of my Heart. Go to the Shephard now.
Sorry to hear, my condolences. I too worked with Jon at Black & Veatch up to his retirement. He was very helpful, knowledgeable and I appreciated his dry humor.