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Willis R Christian

Birth	:	21 Aug 1929 Grant County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	31 Jan 2012 Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, Grant County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5625000, -101.3082962
Description	:	Willis R. Christian, 82, passed away on January 31, 2012, at Wheatridge Park Care Center, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born August 21, 1929, to Will and Nora (Blake) Christian, in Grant County, on a ranch south of Ulysses, on the Cimarron River. He went to school in Ulysses 10 ½ years, then transferred to Moscow, where he graduated in 1947. He served as a page in the state legislature, for three terms, when his father was the Grant County representative, and the last term, was stationed as chief page with the Sergeant-of-Arms, at the door. His cowboy boots always... Read More	Willis R. Christian, 82, passed away on January 31, 2012, at Wheatridge Park Care Center, in Liberal, Kansas. He was born August 21, 1929, to Will and Nora (Blake) Christian, in Grant County, on a ranch south of Ulysses, on the Cimarron River. He went to school in Ulysses 10 ½ years, then transferred to Moscow, where he graduated in 1947. He served as a page in the state legislature, for three terms, when his father was the Grant County representative, and the last term, was stationed as chief page with the Sergeant-of-Arms, at the door. His cowboy boots always attracted attention. He married Betty Ann Jones, on May 21, 1948, and started farming, along with grazing cattle and raised three children, in Grant County. In later years, in addition to farming, he operated an elevator in Moscow, which was a partnership with his parents, and built and managed a feed yard. He was one of the first Grant County stockholders in the Eleven-Mile Grazing Association, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1971, Willis won the Grant County Soil Conservation Award. Farming and raising cattle, were always a major part of his life. In the 1980's, Willis also sold real estate for Western Farm and Management Company, of Liberal, Kansas. Semi-retiring, he and Carol Mertes, purchased a ranch in Rosston, Oklahoma. Not liking retirement, they moved back to Liberal, and he started Christian Hay LLC, and again raising cattle. Willis is a member of the First United Methodist Church, of Liberal. He was a past Moscow School board member, and past member of the Lions Club. He enjoyed hobbies like hunting and flying his airplane. He wanted to learn to fly so much, that he fought air sickness, in order to get his pilot's license. He loved to sing and play his guitar. He has written many songs and has published a record. His singing has always been enjoyed by his family. Survivors include companion, Carol Mertes, of Liberal; daughters, Connie Portenier, and husband Jim, of Iola, Rhonda Crawford, and companion Steve Strickland, of Liberal; son, Mike Christian, and wife Jana, of Hooker, OK; step-daughter, Cheri Evers, of Parachute, CO; step-sons, Jack Hasik, and wife, Lana, of Liberal; Chris Mertes, and wife, Andrea, of Liberal; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, in Liberal, with Rev. David Randall, officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m., at Grant County Cemetery, in Ulysses. Visitation time will be 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, with the family present to receive friends from 4 – 7 pm Friday, at Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions are to St. Catherine Hospice, and may be sent in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901 Published 2/1/2012 Brenneman funeral home, Liberal Kansas

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Where is Willis R Christian's memorial?
Willis R Christian's memorial is located at: Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, Grant County, USA.
When did Willis R Christian death?
Willis R Christian death on 31 Jan 2012 in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.5625000
Longitude: -101.3082962

Family Members:

Parent

William Ray Christian

(1889 - 1969)

Nora Agnes Blake Christian

(1893 - 1978)

Siblings

Everett William Christian

(1911 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ulysses Cemetery
Ulysses, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5625000, -101.3082962

2. Grant Mennonite Church Cemetery
Ulysses, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5663500, -101.1987900

3. Hurst Cemetery
Hickok, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5612830, -101.1984370

4. Zionville Cemetery
Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4319000, -101.3700027

5. Golden Cemetery
Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4756012, -101.4578018

6. Shockey Cemetery
Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6713982, -101.4816971

7. William H. Glazier Burial Site
Hickok, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6846890, -101.1090320

8. Canaan Cemetery
Haskell County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5839005, -101.0164032

9. ODea Cemetery
Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3727989, -101.1243973

10. Moscow Cemetery
Moscow, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3394012, -101.1917038

11. Woodsdale Cemetery
Moscow, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3230780, -101.1930430

12. Wayland Neighborhood Cemetery (Defunct)
Johnson, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6571300, -101.6182300

13. Liverpool Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4319300, -101.6075700

14. Dudley Township Cemetery
Satanta, Haskell County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4542007, -100.9805984

15. Dermot Cemetery
Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3480988, -101.5464020

16. Young Family Cemetery
Liberal, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3518230, -101.0514950

17. Menno Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7938995, -101.5655975

18. Hartland Cemetery
Kearny County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8931007, -101.3591995

19. Haskell County Cemetery
Sublette, Haskell County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5546989, -100.8771973

20. Ivanhoe Cemetery
Haskell County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6417007, -100.8707962

21. Golden Plains Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2718330, -101.0431556

22. Mitchell Cemetery
Johnson, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6866989, -101.7435989

23. Johnson Cemetery
Johnson, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5701300, -101.7777600

24. Goldamer Cemetery
Finney County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7730598, -100.9072266