Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15th at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas 66204, followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m.
Laura was born on July 19, 1928 in Huigra, Ecaudor. She was preceded in death by her husband, K.W. Stalnaker. Survivors include her sons, Ward, Stan and Thomas; daughter, Sandy; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Our mother was an amazing individual, moving from Ecuador to Kansas City after marrying, and learning English and raising 4 kids in her challenging new environment. Mom was emotionally strong, a wonderful Mom and thoroughly unique individual. After our father's death in 1989, Mom worked hard to establish a very independent life, running her household by herself, and even briefly (thankfully) learning to drive.
In her later years, Mom enjoyed cooking, walking, going to church, and especially finding great bargains at estate sales. Her resiliency while facing the challenges of life provided an example for her children which we have come to appreciate so much. Mom was active up until almost the time of her passing, and we are happy she lived a complete and full life. Mom was an inspiration to all her kids, and we will miss her very much. Love you Mom!
Es con profunda tristeza que nuestra familia debe anunciar el fallieemento de nuestra querida madre, Laura (Yepez) Stalker, temprano en la mañana del 8 de Marzo de neumonía e insuficiencia renal.
Nuestra madre era una persona increíble, se muro de Ecuador a Kansas City luego de casarse, aprender ingles y criar a 4 hijos en su nuevo y desafiante entorno. Mama era emocionante fuerte, una madre maravillosa y un individuo completamente único. Después de la muerte de nuestro padre en 1989, Mama trabajo arduamente para establecper una vida muy independiente, manejando su hogar sola e inclluso aprendiendo brevemente a conducir un automovil.
En sus ultimas anos, a mama le gustaba cocinar, caminar, ir a la iiglesia y especialmente, encontrar grandes ofertas en las ventas de propiedades. De la vida fue un ejemplo para sus hijos...que hemos llegado a apreciar mucho. Mama estuvo activa hasta casi el momento de su fallecimiento, y vivir una vida completa y plena. Mama fue una inspiración para todas sus hijos y la vamos extrañar mucho. Te Amo, Mama!
