Jerry McManus MD

Jerry was born on 7/23/1949 in Brooklyn, New York to Eugene and Veronica McManus. He graduated from East Islip High School, attended SUNY-Brockport where he majored in mathematics, then pursued a medical degree, graduating from Creighton Medical School in 1975. He moved to Kansas City to complete his internship at “The Old General” (now University Health). One evening, while out at a local bar, he spotted a young woman and asked to sit next to her. Apparently, his pick up line went something like ‘Hey. My dogs are barking, can I sit next to you?’. The woman was Lynna Butler, and she obliged. They were married in 1978.

After he completed his internship, Jerry and Lynna moved to Worcester Massachusetts for his radiology residency. After completing residency, the two moved back to Kansas City and Jerry started work at North Kansas City Hospital, where he would spend his entire 35-year career. He served as president of medical staff from 1994 to 1995, and his lifelong dedication to the hospital was recognized with an award shortly after his retirement. He loved the hospital so much he enticed his sister, niece, and two of his daughters to pursue lifelong careers there as well.

After Jerry and Lynna married, they had 3 daughters: Shannon, Collin, and Meghan. He was a dedicated father and provider. Jerry loved spending time with his family, and he loved to travel with them and experience different countries and cultures. He would often rave about the rolling hills of Budapest or an old Italian restaurant in a tucked away corner of Paris. After becoming a grandparent, he became a dedicated chauffeur, head chef of weekly family dinners, and, of course, unsolicited tennis coach.

Jerry wanted everyone to share in his life-long love affair with tennis. Everyone knew that if Jerry was talking about or playing tennis, eventually his New York accent would come through, usually while screaming “keep your eye on the ball!!” He was so passionate about the sport that he eventually partnered with 2 community members in 1995 to build the Northland Racquet Club in North Kansas City. He remained actively involved in the club until the last weeks of his life.

Jerry was undoubtedly passionate, generous, and wanted everyone around him to thrive. He deeply believed in the importance of giving back to the community and gave generously to Synergy, a local domestic violence shelter, as well as the City Union Mission, and the Arts.

Jerry also donated his time for several years teaching radiology rounds at Goppert Trinity Family Medicine Residency and continued to do so until the pandemic. He was well known for being witty, insightful, and sometimes terrifying.

Jerry McMaus only had one speed, and he did everything with fervor and passion.

He is preceded in death by Eugene, Veronica and Larry McManus.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Lynna McManus, daughters, Shannon (Bryant) Ives, Collin (Brian Lovitt) and Meghan (Wes) Roodhouse and his remaining siblings.

The visitation is scheduled for 7/20/2023 at Newcomers White Chapel Funeral Home from 4-7pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jerry's life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-to-give/.

The family would like to thank all of the dedicated members of North Kansas City Hospital and KU oncology, including Dr Murray, Dr Beeki, Dr Swords and Dr Meredith as well as the nursing staff and therapists for their care and compassion. It was never unrecognized and always appreciated.