Owen Dunavan

Owen Stites Dunavan, age 88, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. He was born on September 20, 1926 at Mound City, Kansas the son of Wilbur and Zelda Stites Dunavan. He graduated from Mound City High School where he was involved in the Livestock Judging Team. He married Julia, "Judy" Murray on November 21, 1944. She preceded him in death on October 4, 1993. He later married Charlotte New Brown on February 5, 1994. Owen was a rancher, farmer, heavy equipment operator for Glen "Gunner" Burge, ran a saw mill and managed the Mound City Co-OP during his working career. But, his passion was flying planes and crop dusting. He was a member of the Wall St. Church and the American Legion Hewitt New Post 248 at Mound City. Also preceding him was a son, Monty Brown, a daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Dunavan, a great grandson, Clancy, a brother, Russell, and two sisters, Thelma and Ida. Owen is survived by his wife, Charlotte, three daughters, Patricia "Patty" Stude, Deborah "Debi" Umphenour, and LeaAnn Brown Davenport, two sons, Rod Brown and Dan Brown. twenty grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Wall St. Church. Burial will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Wall Street Church. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Visitation Details

Thursday, August 6th, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel

Service Information

Friday, August 7th, 2015 11:00am, Wall Street Christian Church

Interment Details

Wesley Chapel Cemetery