Vernon M. Fannan

Vernon Maurice "Chub" Fannan, 94, passed away at his home on December 5, 2022.

Vernon was born September 10, 1928 in Hillsdale, Kansas, the third of four children born to James William and Gertrude Jennings Fannan. Vernon went to school at Spring Hill Rural High School and graduated in 1947.

He was married to Betty Jean Achey on May 29, 1947 and was married for 64 years until her death in 2011.

Vernon held various jobs throughout his career. He spent 11 years in the pipeline field, 3 years at Sunflower Ordinance of DeSoto, 5+ years in construction, in which he built homes, did concrete work, street work, and the 2-room addition on the west side of North School, 5 years at Monteith Brothers of Paola, which did generator manufacturing, 20 years at Pittman Company of Grandview, which made buckets for trucks, and at Abrasive Engineering Manufacturing of Olathe, Kansas where he worked until he retired.

Vernon had a green thumb when it came to gardening and shared his bounty with family and friends. He was an avid reader of westerns and adventure books and enjoyed going to the many book sales throughout the county. When he completed reading the books, he passed them on to other family members who shared his passion for reading. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Vernon was preceded in death by his wife Betty, two sons Anthony Joe "Tony" and Billy Gene, brother James "Jim" Fannan, sister Jannet Clark, 2 sons-in-law Veryl Windler and Charles Gilliland, a daughter-in-law Teresa "Tracey" Fannan, and his parents.

Survivors include a son Vernon Lee, Paola; daughters Barbara Windler, Suwanee, Georgia and Helen Gilliland, Paola; a sister Vivian Davis, Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends are encouraged to post their memories and condolences on Vernon's tribute wall.