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(131) Edward E. Hale, 80, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away November 16, 2024. He was initiated 4/1/1963 (61-years of service), retired 8/1/2005 and became a Life Member 4/1/2013. He is survived by his wife, Claire, daughter, Holly Thompson, son, Edward “Brian” Hale and grandson, Tyler Hale who are both Local 533 Pipefitters. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.
(130) Roger R. Jackson, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 9, 2024. He was initiated 5/5/1975 (49-years of service) and retired 7/29/1996. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jackson. No funeral service. The family will have a private family Celebration of Life later.
(129) Kenton J. Price, 72, of Independence, MO passed away November 4, 2024. He was initiated 3/6/1972 (52-years of service), retired 2/1/2010 and became a Life Member 3/6/2022. He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Tanya Melissa Price. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Haney, his brother Greg Price, his four grandchildren and 2 nieces.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Speaks Suburban Chapel, located at 18020 E. 39thSt. S, Independence, MO 64055. Online Condolences can be made here.
(128) Nicholas A. Popp, 45, of Parkville, MO passed away November 7, 2024. He was initiated 4/30/2012 (12-years of service). He worked for Design Mechanical. His brother, Ryan Popp, is a Local 533 Pipefitter. No Funeral service. The family will have a Celebration of Life later, TBD.
(127) George F. Bigelow, 88, of Kansas City, KS passed away on October 3, 2024. He was initiated 4/11/1960 (64 years of service), retired 3/1/1997 and became a Life Member 4/11/2010. He is survived by his wife, Carol, two daughters, Laurie Ishmael (Spencer Ishmael is a Local 533 Pipefitter) and Jaina Shafer (Jim Shafer). Two grandsons, three great-grandchildren and his sister, Twyla Weien. A visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home at 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. Online Condolences can be made here.
(126) Steven D. Yates, 82, of Merriam, KS passed away September 13, 2024. He was initiated 8/13/1962 (62 years of service). Steven attended and completed the Pipefitters Apprenticeship, 8/13/1962 – 12/12/1966 and became a Journeyman 12/13/1966. He retired 1/15/2003 and became a Life Member 8/13/2012. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Yates, daughter Polly Yates and son, Steve Yates, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Maple Hill Funeral Home, located at 3300 Shawnee Dr., Kansas City, KS 66106. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Maple Hill Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 S. 34th Street, Kansas City, KS 66106. Online Condolences can be made here.
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