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Kaufman, Orlo N. (1919-2005)
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| + | Orlo N. Kaufman, 86, died Nov. 4, 2005, at Memorial Home in Moundridge, Kan. He was born Jan. 8, 1919, to Christian D. and Reina Wedel Kaufman in rural Moundridge, where he grew up. |
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| + | He and his wife, Edna, went to Gulfport, Miss., in 1947 as directors of a Civilian Public Service camp and later spent more than 20 years, from 1952-75, in the Gulfport area working with Mennonite Voluntary Service in community development. From 1975-82, they were directors at Pine Lake Fellowship Camp in Meridian, Miss. He also served as a pastor in Paso Robles, Calif., and as assistant pastor at Eden Mennonite Church in Moundridge. |
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| + | He enjoyed the out-of-doors and was innovative by nature. He designed and built a camping trailer used in several extended family vacations. His hobbies included woodworking, birdwatching and reading. He enjoyed table games and was a competitive opponent. When Edna's health began declining, he completed CNA training to increase his skills and faithfully cared for her until her death in 1998. As his memory weakened, he often said that Edna was his memory and he was her legs. |
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| + | He maintained an accepting, cheerful and positive attitude even throughout his declining years. He lived a life of service and was a loving example to all. |
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| + | Survivors include his children, Bonnie Graber and her husband, David, of Hardin, Mont., Frances Griffin and her husband, John, of Stillwater, Okla., Eugene and his wife, Cheryl Smith Kaufman, of Valley Center, and Robert and his wife, Krista Showalter Kaufman, of Kansas City; a brother, Tilmar Kaufman of Moundridge; a sister, Glennys Henry of Bluffton, Ohio; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. |
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| + | He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; and a sister, Elva Schrag. |
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| + | Burial and services were held at Eden Mennonite Church of Moundridge. |
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| + | ''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 2005 Dec 5 p. 7 |
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''Newton Kansan'' obituary: 2005 Nov 7 p. 2 |
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Revision as of 10:27, 21 February 2011
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2005 Nov 28 p. 11
Birth date: 1919 Jan 8
text of obituary:
ORLO N. KAUFMAN
Orlo N. Kaufman, 86, died Nov. 4, 2005, at Memorial Home in Moundridge, Kan. He was born Jan. 8, 1919, to Christian D. and Reina Wedel Kaufman in rural Moundridge, where he grew up.
He and his wife, Edna, went to Gulfport, Miss., in 1947 as directors of a Civilian Public Service camp and later spent more than 20 years, from 1952-75, in the Gulfport area working with Mennonite Voluntary Service in community development. From 1975-82, they were directors at Pine Lake Fellowship Camp in Meridian, Miss. He also served as a pastor in Paso Robles, Calif., and as assistant pastor at Eden Mennonite Church in Moundridge.
He enjoyed the out-of-doors and was innovative by nature. He designed and built a camping trailer used in several extended family vacations. His hobbies included woodworking, birdwatching and reading. He enjoyed table games and was a competitive opponent. When Edna's health began declining, he completed CNA training to increase his skills and faithfully cared for her until her death in 1998. As his memory weakened, he often said that Edna was his memory and he was her legs.
He maintained an accepting, cheerful and positive attitude even throughout his declining years. He lived a life of service and was a loving example to all.
Survivors include his children, Bonnie Graber and her husband, David, of Hardin, Mont., Frances Griffin and her husband, John, of Stillwater, Okla., Eugene and his wife, Cheryl Smith Kaufman, of Valley Center, and Robert and his wife, Krista Showalter Kaufman, of Kansas City; a brother, Tilmar Kaufman of Moundridge; a sister, Glennys Henry of Bluffton, Ohio; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; and a sister, Elva Schrag.
Burial and services were held at Eden Mennonite Church of Moundridge.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2005 Dec 5 p. 7
Newton Kansan obituary: 2005 Nov 7 p. 2
