George Milton Bollman

was born on January 11, 1935.

He passed away peacefully with most of his family

surrounding his bedside. He was ready to go Home and we rejoice that we will see

him again. George leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Sue, son Don (Susie), son David,

daughter Karen (John) and grandchildren, Melissa (Paul), Jeffrey (Sara), Valerie

(Forrest), Stephanie (Mike), Jack, Patrick and Matthew and great grandchildren Melina,

Aliya, Caitlin and Abby.

George was born in Kansas City, MO to Milton Oswald Bollman and Georgia Alice

(Simon) Bollman. He was an only child but had a wonderful relationship to his younger

cousin, Gary, with whom he enjoyed a long friendship. George was a 1953 graduate of

Westport High School where he met his future wife, Sue Lasswell. Sue and George

were married on March 2, 1956. George attended Kansas City Junior College and

worked at Kansas City Power & Light before being drafted into the service of the

United States Army. He served in Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

He was a business man early in his career with family-owned company, J.M Ragle. He

retired early following health problems in 1982 and found his next career serving as the

Treasurer for Peace Lutheran Church. Time spent on Sue and George’s 20 acres in

south Kansas City was a joy and George was probably happiest on his tractor. Either

there or behind the wheel of his motorhome! Because when Sue retired, they hit the

road and traveled the western United States and Florida.

They put down more roots as snow birds in Fort Myers, Florida in 2012 and had many

warm, sunny days sitting in their driveway making friends in Laguna Lakes or eating at

one of their favorite restaurants. In every path God directed him, George collected

friends like they were siblings and the family is grateful for all of these many dear

friendships formed over the years, you know who you are. Recent friendships were

enjoyed at Brookdale-Wornall where both the residents and the staff showed such

kindness as failing health became a challenge. George once again faced these health

challenges with determination and perseverance.

George will be cremated with a Celebration of Life to be held Memorial Day weekend.

If you knew George, you would probably say, “He was such a nice guy.” If you’d like to

do something nice, we suggest a contribution to Peace Lutheran Church, 8420 Blue

Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64138 or The Salvation Army, 500 West 39th Street,

Kansas City, MO 64111 or your favorite charity. Condolences can be left for the family at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

The Father/Daughter Dance

There is a delicate dance that takes place between a father and a daughter throughout their

whole lives. When he steps into his sunset years, quietly and subtly their father/daughter roles

begin shifting. The dance begins to change…and the father who used to lead the dance with

his strength and courage and wisdom begins to lean into the daughter…and the one who relied

on the strength of her father to help carry her through all that life brings now says, “I am strong

enough to carry you Daddy”…and the daughter who used to receive the courage now gives

the courage…and the girl who gleaned from the wisdom of her father now says, “This is what

we must do”. And it is the most difficult thing for the father but for the daughter it is the easiest

thing…because the honor of caring for her father is the greatest honor there is.”

Julie Anne Greenbank