This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farris, Warner, Armstrong, Furbeck, deRochemont, Bredeson, Shough, Taylor, Burris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GeV.2ACEB/1805 Message Board Post: Kansas City Star Kansas City, MO January 28, 2004 Donald E. Farris 1932 - 2004 Mr. Donald E. Farris, 71, of Plattsburg, MO, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at Liberty Hospital. Donald was the son of Estil Lewis and Buelah Fern (Warner) Farris. Mr. Farris graduated from Pickett High School and St. Joseph Junior College, both were in St. Joseph, MO. Mr. Farris was also a graduate of Cal State University-Fullerton with a degree in Business Management. Mr. Farris joined the United States Air Force in 1954 and served proudly for many years. Mr. Farris worked for and retired from Rockwell International in the late 1980's where he was an Aerospace Engineer. His career began as an instructor on the F-100 Jet Engine and the Hound Dog Missile. He was involved with the Saturn-Apollo and Space Shuttle Programs. After his retirement he bought the Sourdough Campground in Tok, Alaska; he sold the campground in 1996 and moved to Plattsburg, MO. Mr. Farris was a member of Broadway Methodist Church, the Rotary Club and the Masonic Lodge in California. Mr. Far! ris was married to Marilyn Joyce Armstrong in 1954; she preceded him in death in 1998. A brother, Wayne O. Farris also preceded him in death in 1997. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Furbeck Farris of the home; a brother, Darrel D. Farris of California; a sister, Elwanda deRochemont of Alabama; two daughters, Donna Bredeson of Kansas City and Nancy Shough of California; a stepson, Jimmy Taylor; a stepdaughter, Stephanie A. Burris; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2004, at First Christian Church, Plattsburg, MO. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg, MO. Burial will be in Dearborn Cemetery, Dearborn, MO. The family suggests memorial gifts to the First Christian Church Building Fund. (Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service (816) 539-2162)