William D. "Bill" Bevan
1935 - 2021
Halstead-William D. ""Bill""
Bevan, 85, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence.
He was born September 20, 1935 at
Marion, to Lamoine and Bernice (Kohler) Bevan.
He was a Master Electrician at Newton
Electric and Dillons where he retired.
He served four years in the U.S Navy,
and was a member of V.F.W. Post 971, Newton.
He was also a member First United
Methodist Church, Halstead and just received his 50-year pin from the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
On December 18, 1960 he married Karen
Sue Wakeman at Salem United Methodist Church Newton, she preceded him
in death March 6, 2021.
Survivors include a daughter: Jeri
Young, Tonganoxie; sons: Brad (Kris) Bevan, Burrton; Rod (Joyce)
Bevan, Wichita; Tim Bevan, Wichita; Mike (Candi) Bevan, Conway
Springs; brother: John Bevan, Newton; nine grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Rowlan Bevan; and sister, June Little.
A come and go Celebration of Life will
be 3:00 p.m. Friday April 9, 2021 in Fellowship Hall of First United
Methodist Church, Halstead.
Cremation has taken place and inurnment
will be at Halstead Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Good Shepherd
Hospice in care of Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. ""Oh, by
the way, if you hit the start button it will go for a minute. ""
