LESTER JARRELL
1933 - 2017
Obituary
Lester Paul Jarrell, 83, died Sunday
(June 11, 2017) at his Newton residence.
He was born October 25, 1933, in Chase
to Charles R. and Ethel R. (Strempel) Jarrell. On March 28, 1953, he
married Barbara Dimmitt in Joplin, Missouri, and she survives of the
home.
Lester, as he was known by his work
colleagues, retired as a production supervisor from Excel Industries
in Hesston. Earlier in his career he worked for Coleman Company in
Wichita. He and his wife had a weekend home on Marion County Lake for
many years, where they enjoyed boating and socializing with family
and friends. Lester was a Boy Scout Leader, was known for his
handyman skills and used his creative talent alongside his wife to
dig and design several backyard fish ponds for himself and his
family. He and Barbara enjoyed square dancing and were affiliated
with the Circle 8 square dance club, enjoyed playing bridge and were
on several bowling leagues through the years. In earlier years,
Lester and Barbara held a social membership with the VFW and were
members of the ELKS club. Lester looked forward to spending time with
his wife completing various home projects and spending time with his
loving family and many friends.
Lester is survived by his wife Barbara
of the home; son Stan and his wife Tracy of Newton and daughter
Teresa and her husband Tim of Halstead. He is also survived by seven
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
son Byron Keith Jarrell and brother Leon Jarrell.
A time of remembrance and sharing with
the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (June 16, 2017) at Petersen's
Chapel. A private family interment will be at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes
Memorial Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
