John Henry Pyle, age 82, of Bonner Springs, KS., passed away on May 11, 2017 at his home. Local visitation will be 6-8pm May 18, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Visitation from 11am-1pm May 19, at the Popkess Mortuary with the Graveside Funeral Service following at 1:30pm in the Morrill Cemetery in Morrill, KS. Memorials to TNK Children’s Foundation (huggedandkissed.org) 900 Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO. 64109
John was born on Dec. 5, 1934 in Sabetha, KS. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, stationed primarily in Alaska during the Korean War from May 1954 to Feb. 1957. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree at Emporia State University, John worked at American Ingredients as the Purchasing Agent Manager for over 35 years. He loved his job there and was smiling and in a good mood every day when he returned home. John enjoyed telling jokes and sharing stories about his full life, including his many trips, traveling the country with his father, Henry Talmage Pyle. John grew up on his family farm southwest of Hamlin, KS. and graduated from Hamlin High School in 1953.
Survivors include his daughter Caitlin Saxton (AJ) of Bonner Springs, KS., friend Lisa Saxton (Caitlin’s Mother), one sister JoAnne McKee (Keith) of Salina, KS., one brother Jack Pyle (Glenda) of Littleton, CO., and one granddaughter Marilyn.
John was an excellent pool player, winning many tournaments in KC and was not a bad bowler, either. He loved fishing and spending time with his daughter Caitlin, and watching her grow up.