James “Earl” Weaver, 87, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 22, 2018. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Earl was born on September 23, 1930 in Hartville, Missouri to Elbert Ray and Dorothy (Bailey) Weaver. During the Korean War he served his country honorably. He received various awards including the Purple Heart serving in the U.S. Marines Corp. He married the love of his life, Frieda Marie Hoffman on September 16, 1949 in Edgerton, Kansas. Together they raised their four children, Earlene, Valerie, Jamie, and John. Earl was self-employed, working as a cabinet maker. He will be sadly missed…
Earl is preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Dorothy Weaver and daughter, Earlene Lollis. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Frieda Weaver of the home. Two daughters, Jamie Ryder of Dallas, Texas, Valerie Luck of Tempe, Arizona and one son John Douglas Weaver of Olathe, Kansas. Left behind to cherish his memory are his nine grandchildren: Toby Schooley, Tyler Lollis, Lindsey Lollis, Brent Luck, Brian Luck, Megan Niedzwiecki, Allison Ryder, Jon Jon Weaver, and Russell Weaver. Earl is also survived by his sister, Helen Shultz of Springfield, Missouri.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28th at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 East Loula Street Olathe, Kansas. Burial in Edgerton Catholic Cemetery, Edgerton, Kansas. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 27th at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Kansas City Hospice.
Condolences may be offered at: www.mcgilley-frye.com
