Obituary: William “Bill” Berryman
KS_Newton — William “Bill” Berryman, 68, passed away on
May 12, 2013, at his home in Great Bend.
He was born on Oct. 31, 1944, in Newton to William Golden
“Bo” and Molly Nelvina (Hill) Berryman.
He married Victoria Kay Shoemaker on March 9, 1965, in
Newton. He began working as a lineman in 1965 for Central Kansas Electric
Cooperative, which then became Midwest Energy Inc. He climbed the ranks as
serviceman, staking engineer and community representative, retiring from
Midwest Energy in 2008 after 42 years of service.
Mr. Berryman was a Great Bend resident since 1965, coming
from Newton. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, StoneRidge Golf
Club, Golden Belt Community Foundation Board of Directors, Cougar Booster Club,
Panther Booster Club and 4th of July Committee. He served on the board and was
an ambassador for Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, was
co-chairman of the 3i Show in Great Bend, served on the Great Bend City
Council, and was named Citizen of the Year in 2006.
He is survived by wife: Vicki Berryman, of the home; one
son: William Layne Berryman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter: Darci Reneé
Berryman Blum of Manhattan; three grandchildren: Jotni Berryman Pankey, Kialy
Berryman and Jaedyn Berryman; one great-grandchild: Coranda Pankey; and dog:
Velvet.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Steele and
Betty Leyerly.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 10 a.m.
at First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend. Officiant will be Rev. Dr. Scott V.
Solether. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends
from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Bryant Funeral Home.
Memorial funds may be designated to First Presbyterian
Church or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be
sent and the notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.
Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road,
Great Bend, KS 67530.
