In Memory Of
Donald Travis
Donald Travis
Donald L. Travis, 67, Topeka, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born Nov. 22, 1935 in Marshall Co., Illinois, the son of Benjamin and Ora Anderson Travis. He graduated from Wenona, IL High School in 1954. Mr. Travis served in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1961.
Following his discharge, he worked for Hankhamer Asphalt. Since 1974, he has been employed by Hamm Asphalt .
He was a former member of the Kansas Construction Trades Union and the NRA.
He married Janice Craig on Oct. 23, 1982 in Las Vegas. She survives. Other survivors include 3 Step-daughters, Glenda Marple, Burlingame; Sharyl Nelson, Wichita; Laura Jefferies, Topeka; 3 Sisters, Bernice Scott, Carlock, IL; Betty Maturn, Wenona, IL; JoAnn Stanton, Pontiac, IL; 5 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Alan Travis, a step-son, Rance A. Craig, a brother, Lowell Travis, and a sister, Doris Norman.
Services will be 11:00 am Monday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Travis will lie in state after 9 am Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 3-5 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606.
He was born Nov. 22, 1935 in Marshall Co., Illinois, the son of Benjamin and Ora Anderson Travis. He graduated from Wenona, IL High School in 1954. Mr. Travis served in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1961.
Following his discharge, he worked for Hankhamer Asphalt. Since 1974, he has been employed by Hamm Asphalt .
He was a former member of the Kansas Construction Trades Union and the NRA.
He married Janice Craig on Oct. 23, 1982 in Las Vegas. She survives. Other survivors include 3 Step-daughters, Glenda Marple, Burlingame; Sharyl Nelson, Wichita; Laura Jefferies, Topeka; 3 Sisters, Bernice Scott, Carlock, IL; Betty Maturn, Wenona, IL; JoAnn Stanton, Pontiac, IL; 5 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Alan Travis, a step-son, Rance A. Craig, a brother, Lowell Travis, and a sister, Doris Norman.
Services will be 11:00 am Monday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Travis will lie in state after 9 am Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 3-5 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, June 22, 2003
Starts at 5:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Monday, June 23, 2003
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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