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Bernard Orion Williams

d. April 7, 2023

Bernard “Berney” Orion Williams, 75, Lawrence, KS passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Tanglewood Health and Rehab in Topeka, KS.

Bernard was born on February 4, 1948, in Topeka, KS, the son of Orion “Bud” and Beth Eileen (Housh) Williams. He married Carla (Denny) Young on October 22, 2011in McClouth, KS.  She resides in their home. Other survivors include his mother, Beth Williams, children, Maia Williams, Gwethalyn Williams, Sarah Schmidt, Nikol Young, brothers, Bill Williams, Brad Williams, Bruce Williams, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Orion “Bud” Williams.

Berney was a lifelong student of the universe, always interested in exploring new ideas and discoveries. He was happiest when learning and teaching. He graduated from Kansas State University ROTC commissioned to serve as first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force as a (Strategic Air Command) Titan II missile control officer. After earning his Ph.D. in the History of Science at the University of Kansas he spent several years working in technology publishing. Later he returned to his calling to be an educator and taught courses at the University of Kansas, Kansas City Art Institute, and Osher Institute in addition to fostering many graduate students through the Holos University Graduate Seminary, where he also served as president of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine. In addition to acquiring an encyclopedic knowledge of the world around us, Berney loved spending time with his family, especially engaging in spirited debates with his brothers and cousins. He also took a fierce and joyous pride in supporting the many accomplishments of his daughters.

Memorial services will be held at a later date, as well as burial at Hoyt Cemetery in Hoyt, KS.

The family suggests memorials in Bernard’s name to Prairie Wind Hospice of Baldwin, KS, or Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center of Lawrence, KS, and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13 th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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