Bill Cartmill

Bill Cartmill, 80, Shawnee, Kan., formerly of Independence, Mo., passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Trinity Nursing and Rehab, Merriam, Kan. Bill was born December 23, 1932, in Independence, Mo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bill owned Cartmill Construction Co. in Jefferson City, Mo. for many years and was a driver for LaFarge Concrete Co. until his retire-ment in 1997. He was an Elder and Pastor in the Community of Christ Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Eileen Cartmill; son and spouse, Jon (Jan) Cartmill, Lake Mykee, Mo.; three daughters and their spouses, Debbie (Dave) Gerlette, Nanette (Pete) Nacy all of Jefferson City, Mo., and Brenda (Rob) Culver, Knob Noster, Mo.; two step-daughters, Christina (Arch) Fuston, San Diego, Calif. and Angel (Bernie) Olivier, Shawnee, Kan.; two step-sons, Paul Francis, Los Angeles, Calif. and Brian (Amy) Cloughley, San Anselmo, Calif.; sister, Shirley (Frank) Brogdon, Independence, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Andrew and Beatrice Elizabeth Cartmill; and two brothers, Russell Cartmill and Eddie Frike. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday April 22 at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory with burial in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com. Arrangements provided by Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, Kan. (913-631-5566)