Harold Lee VanBuren

On Friday morning, after 89 years, Harold Lee VanBuren was met in Heaven by his Lord Jesus, Father Robert, Mother Stella, loving Wife Peggy of 66 years, and Siblings, Edward Kister, Richard VanBuren, Ronald VanBuren, Lawrence “Daffy” VanBuren, Geneva VanBuren, and Winifred Jones, to sit at the Lord’s table for a big family reunion, in peace forever. He leaves to cherish his memory: siblings Bonnie (Claude) Romack, Aldonna Mickle, and Genevieve (Martin) Wacker; chosen family, Stephany (Buck) Coffey, Tim (Sheryl) White, and Carolyn Riggs; numerous Nieces and Nephews; many loving friends and everyone he helped along the way.

So that others might have a better life, Harold gave from his heart. He gave love, laughter, and advice, along with a wide array of worldly possessions. After his soul ascended, he gave of the only thing left- his body. In the end, Harold gave his all for the betterment of others.

Harold grew up as a ranch and farmhand in Florence, Kansas. After graduating high school, he went to work at Boeing in Wichita then to Chance Industries as an Engineer / Planner before his retirement. When not working or giving back to his community, Harold became enthralled with investing and philanthropy.

He will be truly missed by those who knew him and loved him, and none of his good deeds will go unforgotten.

A service and burial will take place at a later date.

Causes Harold believed in (are below):

Red Cross

707 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas Phone Number – (316) 219-4000

https://www.redcross.org

Central Kansas Community Foundation

400 S Main St Ste 100, Newton, KS 67114 Phone Number - (316) 283-5474

https://centralkansascf.org

Butler Community College of Marion

701 E. Main St., Marion, KS 66861

Marion Senior Center

309 S. 3rd Street, Marion, KS 66861

Peabody Senior Citizens

106 Walnut, Peabody, KS 66866

Marion County Food Bank