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Obituary- Marney, Dean

MARNEY, DEAN M.
Dean Marney passed away early on the morning of November 28, 2008, at his son's home in Bonner Springs, KS. He was a devout family man who cherished the times he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. Dean, son of the late Glen and Ina Marney, was born near Rossville, KS, on January 2, 1931, and spent most of his childhood years in Rossville. After attending Rossville High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 17. Dean proudly served his country for 20 years, during which time he met Nancy Johnson, who would become his wife of nearly 49 years. After retiring from the Air Force in 1969, Dean and Nancy moved to Kansas City, MO., where they have resided for the past 40 years. Dean worked at General Motors until his retirement 25 years later. Dean and Nancy spent the last 10 winters in their second home just outside Phoenix, Ariz. Dean spent his retirement years pursuing a variety of interests, including fishing on the Missouri River, prospecting for gold and collecting rocks. He was a member of the Missouri River Boating Association and various prospecting groups. Dean loved cooking and get-togethers with family and friends and was a prolific family photographer. He left behind many memories of his life in pictures and mementoes.
Dean is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Kansas City, Mo.; a son, Bill Marney and his wife Dina of Bonner Springs, KS.; a daughter, Anne Williams and her husband Steve of Lee's Summit, MO.; and six grandchildren. Dean also leaves behind a brother, Ralph Marney and his wife Donna of Topeka, KS. Dean was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Dale, and a brother, Laiten Marney.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS., with burial to follow in the Leavenworth National Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. The family will receive friends at the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, December 2, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kansas City Hospice. Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, (913) 422-4074.