Grandpa Tom's Memorial Service

Tonya's grandfather had a wonderful sense of humor, which is one of the most common things people fondly remember about him. He was also a talented mechanic and cook, and enjoyed teaching people how to do both activities. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was a loving grandpa to me. I still miss him.

The obituary and memorials are appended below. We scattered Grandpa's ashes in one of his alfalfa fields near Johnson, Kansas. During the trip to Kansas for the services on September 10, 2001, part of my immediate family also toured the Basement House near the family farm. I also took some pictures of farm kitties.

Obituary The memorial was held Monday, September 10, 2001 at Fields Memorial Wesleyan Church in Johnson City, Kansas. Grandpa helped build this church many years ago. Thomas R. Winger age 77 of Johnson, KS died September 5, 2001 at the Stanton County Long Term Care Unit. He was born in Syracuse, KS, the son of Chas R. and Vivian DeEtta (Moore) Winger. He was a farmer and instructor of automotive and diesel mechanics. He left the farm in 1964, and attended Denver Auto Tech to refine his mechanical skills. He was instrumental in starting the diesel mechanics classes at the Wyoming Technical Institute in Laramie. He was also a veteran of WWII and was involved in the reoccupation of the Philippines. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, and loved the great Wyoming outdoors, and hunted and fished for many years. He married Mary Ellen Oshel in Dodge City, KS in 1947. They divorced. In 1974 he married Agnes in Denver, CO. They divorced. Survivors include two sons, Ron Winger and wife Mary of Riverton, WY, and John Winger and wife Vickie of Tucson, AZ. One daughter Kathie Shaulis of Casper, WY. Ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter. One brother Dick Winger and wife Marie of Johnson, KS, two sisters June Glantz of Clarkston, WA and Helen May and husband Bill Dale of Protection, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, and a son-in-law. Memorials Some of our friends have inquired about sending a remembrance of Tonya's grandfather. Family requests that any who wish to do so consider benefitting student scholarships at the Wyoming Technical Institute through: WTI Foundation P.O. Box 1410 Laramie, Wyoming 82073 or donor's choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home Box 715 Johnson, Kansas 67855


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Grandpa Tom's memorial service

In loving memory of Grandpa Thomas R. Winger, October 24, 1923 - September 5, 2001

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