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Danny L. Lucas

1937 - 2012

Danny L. Lucas

The Mass of Christian Burial for Danny L. Lucas, 75, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in SW Wichita, KS.  He died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home.

He was born on June 12, 1937 in Riverdale, KS, the son of Gordon and Muriel (Masterson) Lucas.

Danny was in the Kansas National Guard from 1954 – 1957.

He worked as a farmer and stockman in Sumner County for 44 years before moving from Wellington, KS in 2002 to Lawrence, where he managed Rock Chalk Carwash for several years.

He was a member of Happy Times Square Dance Club, Lawrence, and a member of Douglas County Farm Bureau.  He was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Wellington, KS.  He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

He married Elizabeth (Betty) Metzen on April 3, 1956 in Wellington, KS.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Julie Manning, and husband, Danny, Tulsa, OK, Janice Horsch, and husband, Terry, Wellington, KS; one son, Jerry Lucas, and wife, Mary Ann, Wichita, KS; eight grandchildren, Bryanna Spafford, Staci Reuter, Jessica Lucas, Spencer Furman, Nic Lucas, Mary Lucas, Taylor Manning, Evan Manning, seven great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; thirteen step great grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Ward, Jacksonville, FL.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Lucas.

A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with visitation following until 7:30 p.m.

The family suggests memorials in his name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

 


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Guestbook Entries

Date: Dec 24, 2012
Name: Roger & Julia Stallbaumer
Entry: Betty, Janice, Jerry, Julie & families,we were very sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was definitely one of the good guys. God bless you all. Roger & Julia Stallbaumer

Date: Dec 22, 2012
Name: John & Virginia Edwards
Entry: We were so sorry to hear about Danny, he was such a nice person and loved by all. I know he will be greatly missed. You have our deepest sympathy. Virginia & John

Date: Dec 22, 2012
Name: Kirk Winter
Entry: We lost a great man and Danny will be missed. I always remember the fun summers working for Danny on the farm and the family gatherings. Thoughts and prayers for Betty and the family. God Bless.

Date: Dec 21, 2012
Name: Lynnette (Boyd) Hibbs
Entry: Betty, Julie, Janice and Jerry Danny's passing weighs heavily on my heart. He was a special man who knew how to touch every person he met. I'm praying for you all during these difficult days. Love, Lynnette

Date: Dec 21, 2012
Name: Kathy Ward-Cameron
Entry: Aunt Betty, Janice, Jerry and Julie, I carry many precious memories of Uncle Dan...Time and space may have kept us apart, but he will always hold a special place in my heart along with all of you. You are in my prayers today and always. I love you. Kathy

Date: Dec 21, 2012
Name: Pam and Ray Bechard
Entry: Julie; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Nelson & Ernestine Golightley Bishop
Entry: I remember Danny through the Braun's(Aunt & Uncle) Ernestine Nelson remembers him coming to Belle Plaine to go to the movies. Those are some years back. So sorry for the loss of your loved one, Danny

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Bruce and Karen Rowe
Entry: Our sympathy to you and your family.

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Eddie and Kathy Ford
Entry: You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you during this difficult time. Love Eddie and Kathy

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Julie Simon Westphal
Entry: Betty and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of Danny he will be greatly missed by all of us. I have the fondest memories of him and his wonderful smile and great sense of humor. He was always willing to lend a hand no matter the task. You are all in my prayers and we'll see you on Friday at the cemetary. Love, Julie

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Marrk & Marcine Goodrum
Entry: Betty, Janice, Jerry and Julie and the grandchildren. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you for the loss of Danny.

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Jim and Celia Heintz
Entry: Betty, We've thought of you and Danny Sundays as we looked two pews back or one ahead. Missed you two and kept you in our prayers. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Linda Hibbs Robertson
Entry: Betty and Family, Buddy and I are in South Texas for the winter and I just found out about Danny's passing. The memories we have of him no one can ever take away. My deepest sympathy is being sent to you all.

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Stan & Cheri Hartman
Entry: Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Curt and Danette Guinn
Entry: Sorry about your loss your loss He will truly be missed. Our toughts and prayers to all of his family.

Date: Dec 20, 2012
Name: Alda Boyd
Entry: Betty, Janice, Jerry & Julie. My prayers are you and your families. Danny was a valued friend of Bills; he was such a wonderful person. Hold on to those memories; as the days go by they will become a priceless treasure! Love, Alda Boyd

Date: Dec 19, 2012
Name: Mike and Jenny Cook
Entry: Aunt Betty, Janice, Jerry, and Julie, and all the grandchildren... we love you and our prayers are with you in this time of loss. Uncle Danny was such a special person! He always had a smile and a kind word. We will miss him. Love and prayers.

Date: Dec 19, 2012
Name: Chris & Mike Robinson
Entry: Dear Betty, Julie, Janice and Jerry & families, We are so deeply sorry for the loss of our beloved cousin and friend Danny...our hearts go out to you. We love each and every one of you. We will see you at the rosary on Thursday night. All of our love and sympathy, Chris and Mike & family

Date: Dec 19, 2012
Name: Mike and Kristi Horsch
Entry: Betty, Janice, Jerry & Julie & families We are so sorry for you loss of Danny. He was such a warm and friendly person. Always had a great smile on his face. Your memories will be precious to you all now. Love, Mike and Kristi

Date: Dec 19, 2012
Name: Bob & Mary Jayne Leftwich
Entry: Our deepest sympathy to you Betty and your family.


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