Wilbur "Will" F. Just

Will’s family and his faith were paramount to his daily life. He was a wonderful provider and a diligent worker who not only farmed, but was an educator and High School counselor for USD 259. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he was kindhearted, loyal and lived by example. He carefully ingrained the importance of time spent with family to exemplify how to love and care for one another. Will was the embodiment of a living testimony; he had a strong faith, openly ministered to people, and was a charitable and helpful person. He was a longtime member at the First MB Church.

Will had a marvelous memory; he could recall by heart all his favorite stories about history and his extensive knowledge of the family tree. He was a well-educated man and innately curious about the world around him. He instilled into his family the importance of learning something every single day. Will enjoyed wood working and made many cabinets and toys over the years. He loved the outdoors and visiting the Western United States. He traveled to and camped in every state on the west side of the Mississippi except one over the course of his lifetime. He never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. Whether he was out and about or on the Ham radio, he enjoyed and mastered the art of conversation. He also had a great tenor voice and sang solos, in choirs, and in a Barber Shop Quartet before retirement.

Will is preceded in death by his first wife, Phebe Just; parents, Dave and Clara Just; and sister, Virginia Flaming. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Hope Just; children, Mark (Marilyn) Just, Tim Just, Lori (Guy) Julius, Sharleen (Todd) Murphy, and Jonathan (Brooke) Just; grandchildren, Matt (Susan) Just, Melissa Just, Michael (Katy) Just, T.J. Just, Christy (Jon) Marvin, Lindsay (Travis) Oglesby, James Julius, Kelsee Tarver, Derek Reddy, Brandon Reddy, Daniel Just, Kara Just, Joshua Just and Abigail, Just; great-grandchildren, Ryan Just, Benjamin Just, Madison Just, Audrey Just, Emma Marvin, River Marvin and Arie Marvin.

Will’s visitation will be held at 9 a.m. with funeral service following at 10 a.m. December 31, 2018, both at the First MB Church, 8000 W. 21 St, Wichita, KS 67117.

Memorial donations may be made in Will’s name to: Mennonite Central Committee, 121 E. 30th St, Newton, KS 67117.