William “Bill” Eugene Riley

William “Bill” Eugene Riley, age 71, passed away on February 4, 2022, at the Hospice House of Olathe after battling brain cancer. Bill was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on August 27, 1950. He was one of fifteen children. Bill moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he met his wife, Gloria Ramirez. They were married on January 27, 1973, and had one son, Patrick (Jill). While Bill lived in Kansas, he remained a devoted Oklahoma Sooners fan and passed on this passion to his son and a few other family members. He retired from ICL in 2015, after over 40 years of service. Bill is survived by his wife, Gloria, (Lawrence, KS) his son, Patrick (Duluth, MN) and his siblings: Juanita Moody, Delores Cain, Mary Smith and George Riley of Nowata, OK; Jessie Ellis of Bartlesville, OK; and Georgia Creason of Deltona, FL. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Lettie Riley, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

A celebration of life occurred on Wednesday, February 9 ^th. Family and friends gathered to remember and toast his life. Bill’s remaining days at Hospice House were peaceful, he was surrounded by family, friends and staff who were warm and caring.

The family request donations be made to Hospice House of Olathe. These donations can be made online, by phone or by mailing, please identify in the memo for Hospice House of Olathe to:  Olathe Health Foundation, 20375 W. 151 ^st Street – Suite 363, Olathe, KS  66061 or may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13 ^th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.