Lynn Gulley

VAUGHN LYNN GULLEY Vaughn Lynn Gulley, son of Vaughn Newton and Thelma Ruth Cox Gulley, was born December 15, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas. He departed this life, Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, at the age of seventy-three years, four months and eleven days. On July 29, 1954 in Leavenworth, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Shirlene June Pittman and to this union five children were born. Together they shared the past fifty-three years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deborah Hewitt; a son, Steven Gulley and a sister, Darlyne Henderson. Survivors include his loving wife, Shirlene of the home; three children, Larry Gulley of Littlerock, California, Michael Gulley of Camdenton, Missouri and Lisa Bush and husband Terry of Kearney, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Ashley Jusino and husband Davin of Quarts Hills, California, Travis Gulley of Littlerock, California, Laura Gulley of Overland Park, Kansas, Curtis Gulley of Urbana, Missouri, Jimmie Gulley of Camdenton, Missouri and Lacey, Taylor and Connor Bush all of Kearney, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Gage, Joab and Cadence Jusino and Kaylie Preslar and other relatives and many friends. Lynn was raised in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Argentine High School. After his marriage to Shirlene, they continued to live in the Kansas City area. He worked for International Paper and later began a career in mechanics. They moved to the lake area in 1975 where he worked for Able Marine in Osage Beach and did small engine repair out of his home. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved wildlife. He rescued and raised many wild animals including deer, raccoons and squirrels. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Lynn was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will treasure all of the memories he created for his family and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Climax Springs Cemetery. No visitation will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church and left at the funeral home or mailed to the church at P.O. Box 98, Climax Springs, MO 65324. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.