In Memory Of
Wayne Childers
1947
2016
Wayne Childers
September 3, 1947 — April 2, 2016
Wayne E. Childers, 68, Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Midland Hospice House.
Wayne was born September 3, 1947 in Emporia, the son of Clifford and Elizabeth Joy Childers. He graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1965.
He was a gourmet cook at Robbie's Restaurant, Shawnee Country Club, and McFarland's in Topeka and the Showboat Restaurant in Memphis, TN. He retired as a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating Engineers Local #101.
Wayne had a large and supportive family. He married Betty Atwood on July 8, 1973. They later divorced. Survivors include son, David Wayne (Laura) Childers, Denver, CO; daughters, Bobbi (Steve) Schrader, Lawrence, Susan Elizabeth (Brian) Gibler, Clarksville, TN, Donna (Zach) Newsome, Peyton, CO; grandchildren, Gwyneth Childers, Madeleine Childers, Mika Schrader, Bayn Schrader, Zinnia Gibler, Katelyn Newsome, Charlie Newsome; siblings, Eugene Childers, Howard Childers, Roger Childers, Ron Childers, Linda Isabelle Childers, and Hildred Becerra, all of the Topeka area; an uncle, and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wayne will be missed by many.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
Wayne was born September 3, 1947 in Emporia, the son of Clifford and Elizabeth Joy Childers. He graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1965.
He was a gourmet cook at Robbie's Restaurant, Shawnee Country Club, and McFarland's in Topeka and the Showboat Restaurant in Memphis, TN. He retired as a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating Engineers Local #101.
Wayne had a large and supportive family. He married Betty Atwood on July 8, 1973. They later divorced. Survivors include son, David Wayne (Laura) Childers, Denver, CO; daughters, Bobbi (Steve) Schrader, Lawrence, Susan Elizabeth (Brian) Gibler, Clarksville, TN, Donna (Zach) Newsome, Peyton, CO; grandchildren, Gwyneth Childers, Madeleine Childers, Mika Schrader, Bayn Schrader, Zinnia Gibler, Katelyn Newsome, Charlie Newsome; siblings, Eugene Childers, Howard Childers, Roger Childers, Ron Childers, Linda Isabelle Childers, and Hildred Becerra, all of the Topeka area; an uncle, and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Wayne will be missed by many.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wayne Childers, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, April 7, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Memorial Service
Friday, April 8, 2016
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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