Richard James Lane
October 25, 1928 — July 28, 2010
Richard James “Dick” Lane of Eureka, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his residence, at the age of 81.
He was born on October 25, 1928 in Climax, the son of Myron and Millie (Smith) Lane. Dick was raised in Climax and graduated from local schools. After his schooling, he worked out west before joining the Air Force serving his country from 1948-1952 as a flight instructor. He then moved to El Dorado working for Skelly, Getty, and Texaco oil companies as a pipefitter. Dick retired in 1994 after 42 years of service. After his retirement, Dick focused his energy on the family ranch.
In May 1951 he was united in marriage to Myrna Dorsett in Eureka. They made their home in El Dorado, before moving back to Eureka in 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Myrna of the home; two daughters, Debra Dunning of Eureka; and Sharon Willig of Copan, Oklahoma; and two-step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 2, 2010, at Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka with Pastor Clarence Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to El Dorado Hospice or El Dorado Home Health. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
He was born on October 25, 1928 in Climax, the son of Myron and Millie (Smith) Lane. Dick was raised in Climax and graduated from local schools. After his schooling, he worked out west before joining the Air Force serving his country from 1948-1952 as a flight instructor. He then moved to El Dorado working for Skelly, Getty, and Texaco oil companies as a pipefitter. Dick retired in 1994 after 42 years of service. After his retirement, Dick focused his energy on the family ranch.
In May 1951 he was united in marriage to Myrna Dorsett in Eureka. They made their home in El Dorado, before moving back to Eureka in 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Myrna of the home; two daughters, Debra Dunning of Eureka; and Sharon Willig of Copan, Oklahoma; and two-step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 2, 2010, at Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka with Pastor Clarence Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to El Dorado Hospice or El Dorado Home Health. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
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