Juanita M. Maier, age 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 11th at Garden Valley Healthcare Center in Kansas City, MO. Juanita was born in Kansas City, KS to Walter and Wilma (Singer) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald D. Maier, son Darrell S. Buchanan, and brother Donald R. Wilson.
Juanita grew up in Northeast Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School. Juanita and her husband Don were owner operators of Joe’s Restaurant in Ruskin Heights for several years. The majority of her work life was spent with the Internal Revenue Service and General Services Administration. She moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1991 where she enjoyed local entertainment and made many friends before returning home to Kansas City in 2008. Juanita valued her family above all else and shared lasting friendships.
Juanita is survived by her Daughter Susan L. Kopp (John), of Gladstone, MO, Sons Stephen L. Buchanan (Ronna) of Belton, MO, Duane Buchanan (Michelle), of Blue Springs, Mo, and Wesley D. Maier of Liberty, MO. Juanita had 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.