Jack Vandeveer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jack Bernard Vandeveer, 88, of Sharon, KS, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. He was born on March 12, 1932 in Ashland, Kansas, the son of Harry Brooks Vandeveer and Alberta Marie (Britschge) Vandeveer. On June 2, 1953, he married Sandra “Sandy” (Schiff) Vandeveer in Medicine Lodge, KS. Upon graduating Medicine Lodge High School in 1951, he entered the United States Air Force, and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1955. At that time, he and Sandy moved to the farm in rural Sharon, where they have lived ever since. Throughout the years, Jack worked for Barber County as well as Nippawalla Township, but his main occupation was farming and ranching. He remained active in farming and cattle his entire life. He was faithful in attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting and school events. He was devoted to caring for his wife, Sandy, after she entered long term care at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital in 2016. He was faithful in driving in every day to have supper and spend time with Sandy. He loved being outside and enjoyed being the handyman for all projects, which included welding, carpentry, farm construction, and whatever else was needed. He enjoyed being independent and able to continue what he loved at the home place. Surviving in addition to his wife, Sandy Vandeveer are his children, Lance Vandeveer (Karmen) of Sharon, Kansas, Monte Vandeveer of Kansas City, Kansas, Stacey Regier (Kerry) of Forgan, Oklahoma, and Steffany Hill (Brian) of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee. 12 Grandchildren, TJ, Jesse, Tyler, Molly, Michael, Laney, Justin, Jake, Jack, Aidan, Eli, and Julia and 2 Great-Grandchildren, Kiko and Jensen; one brother, Rich Vandeveer (and his wife Lou) of Wichita, Kansas. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Friends are welcome to attend the graveside service on Thursday at approximately 10:45 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS. Memorials may be made to Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com

Jack Vandeveer

March 12, 1932 - January 9, 2021