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Shelby L. Steenson

Birth	:	17 Dec 1941 Waterville, Marshall County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	5 Aug 2021 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Waterville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6981010, -96.7542038
Inscription	:	Married December 15, 1963 Parents of Tony
Description	:	Shelby L. Steenson Dec 17, 1941 - Aug 5, 2021 Shelby L. Steenson, age 79, of Mentor, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Shelby was born December 17, 1941, in Waterville, to John T. and Mary "Lucille" (Pritz) Steenson. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1959, he then joined the US Navy for three years. He returned to Marysville where he began his career as a mechanic. He married LaVonne G. Terry on December 15, 1963, in Waterville. She passed away in 2012.... Read More	Shelby L. Steenson Dec 17, 1941 - Aug 5, 2021 Shelby L. Steenson, age 79, of Mentor, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Shelby was born December 17, 1941, in Waterville, to John T. and Mary "Lucille" (Pritz) Steenson. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1959, he then joined the US Navy for three years. He returned to Marysville where he began his career as a mechanic. He married LaVonne G. Terry on December 15, 1963, in Waterville. She passed away in 2012. Shelby and LaVonne operated an auto repair shop for many years, then in 1998 started S&S Trucking with their son Tony. Shelby continued to drive and do mechanic work until 2011 when he retired. Shelby and LaVonne shared a love of racing and a year after they were married Shelby had his own race car. It was a "Jalopy" that first ran at Beatrice, Nebraska. Over the years he raced in many classes and had Track Titles at Wichita's 81 Speedway, Hutchison's Salt City Speedway and at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. His #77 Ford Fairmont won nearly half the late model feature races at the Salina Speedway in 1980 and 1981, and he bagged the points championship both years. Shelby's biggest victory took place at the 42nd Annual Hutch Nationals, winning the NCRA 360 Sprint Feature. A victory he shared with his son Tony who set up the chassis and engine package. Shelby continued to race into the early 2000's. Survivors include his son Tony Steenson of Mentor, three grandchildren: Devon, Kyla and Jessica, and four grandchildren: Wyatt, Gracie, Brayden and Carson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife LaVonne, and a daughter-in-law, Melinda "Lynn" Steenson. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Terry-Christie Funeral Home in Waterville. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.

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Where is Shelby L. Steenson's memorial?
Shelby L. Steenson's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Waterville, Marshall County, USA.
When did Shelby L. Steenson death?
Shelby L. Steenson death on 5 Aug 2021 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Shelby L. Steenson's memorial?
Latitude: 39.6981010
Longitude: -96.7542038

Family Members:

Parent

John T. Steenson

(1903 - 2000)

Lucille Pritz Steenson

(1908 - 2002)

Spouse

LaVonne G Terry Steenson

(1944 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 39.6981010, -96.7542038

2. Kenyon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6856003, -96.7985992

3. Keefover Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6403008, -96.7694016

5. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6862500, -96.6788400

6. Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7056007, -96.6675034

7. Sarah Handley Keyes Burial Site
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Coordinate: 39.7500600, -96.6795300

8. Fairmont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6861000, -96.6532974

9. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6514015, -96.6691971

10. Swedish Lutheran Gloria Dei Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6096200, -96.7483100

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6100006, -96.7110977

12. Cottage Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5952988, -96.7553024

13. Saville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6897011, -96.6194000

14. Afton Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7988430, -96.7894650

15. Lane Family Burial Plot
Vermillion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6749670, -96.6053330

16. Elm Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7433014, -96.6128006

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Marysville, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8205986, -96.7694016

18. Czech-Moravian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5618770, -96.6811310

19. Saint Weneceslaus Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5668983, -96.6600037

20. Peach Grove Cemetery
Randolph, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5494003, -96.8106003

21. Pecenka Cemetery
Bremen, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8563995, -96.8043976

22. Edinborough Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7256012, -96.5447006

23. Swede Creek Cemetery
Swede Creek Township, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5368996, -96.7078018

24. Bellegarde Cemetery
Bellegarde, Riley County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5505981, -96.6552963