James Meetz
Obituary
James A. Meetz, 66, of El Dorado,
passed away at his home on Monday (June 26, 2017). Jim's life began
on July 28, 1950, in Newton. He was the son of Harry and Gladys
(Koch) Meetz.
Jim earned a Bachelor's of Science
degree in Agriculture from his beloved Kansas State University. He
worked in the cattle industry and spent many years embracing the
challenges of that industry. He retired as the feed lot manager at
Lane County Feeders.
His loving family includes his wife,
Barbara of El Dorado; children: Lindsay (Andy) Beckman of Olathe,
Megan (Gage) Zierlein of Marysville and Jenny (Shawn) Cross of
Overland Park; grandchildren: Alexis, Logan, Gavyn, Olivia, Lucy,
Kanon, Riggs, Addison, Braiden, Ethan and Samuel; and siblings, John
(Margaret) Meetz of Wichita and Betty Youk of Durham.
He is preceded in death by his parents
and brother-in-law, Gaylen Youk.
His family will gather with friends on
Saturday (July 1, 2017) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist
Church, El Dorado, where his funeral service will be held at 11:30
a.m. He will be laid to rest in Walton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Jim's name
may be directed to the Kansas Cattlemen's Association Foundation or
to the Harvey County 4-H. www.carlsonkirbymorris.com.
