Jack Richard Massoni

Jack Richard Massoni, 89, died on March 4th, 2017 at Hill Top House Skilled Nursing Facility in Bucklin, KS. He was born on May 20, 1927. He was the son of Floyd H. and Mildred (Bundy) Massoni. Jack was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1945-1946 during World War II. Jack married Mary Jane Douglas on July 7, 1946. He loved the land and was a farmer/rancher by choice, cattle buyer for both National Beef Packing and Satellite Cattle Exchange and school bus driver for USD 483. He was a former member of many churches including Kismet Evangelical United Brethren Church, Faith Tabernacle in Liberal, Calvary Gospel in Goodland, Assembly of God in Lakin, Faith Bible in Kismet, and Emmanuel Mennonite in Meade and Liberal. He was also a member of Liberal Camp of Gideons International. He served as board member and officer in those churches; as well as the Kismet Cemetery Board, Southwest Kansas Irrigators Association, and Plains-Kismet Equity Exchange Board.
He is survived by his children, J. Steven (Kelley) Massoni of Wichita, KS; Mark R (Annette) Massoni of Turpin, OK; Susan (Warren) Fox of Plains, KS; Celia (Jere) Beymer of Lakin, KS. He was also survived by his brother John D Massoni of Sunset, LA. He is survived by 11 grandchildren including Vanessa (Aaron) O’Brien Justin, Joshua, and Marissa Massoni; Hayley Smith, Jordan (Ranee) Massoni; Amye (Joel) Baker, Beth (Craig) Giesick, Cara (Jay) Borth, Betsey and Buck Beymer. 18 great grandchildren include Cora O’Brien, Tyler, Taylor, and Bayley Olomon; Adde and Jaidey Smith, Gavin and Grayson Massoni, Noah, Gage, and Sydney Baker, Kelsie (Barry) Lucas, Brendan, Jalane, and Jaren Giesick, Nick, Hayden, and Jack Borth. 5 great-great grandchildren Bentley and Britton Lucas, Elizabeth, Lilly, and Aubrey Olomon.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane Douglas, his parents Floyd H. and Mildred Massoni, his infant brother Robert, and daughter Melissa Massoni.

He was a good husband, father, brother, and friend. Jack was a Christian man who desired that everyone would come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be held Thursday March 9th, from 9AM – 8PM. Family will be present from 6PM-8PM at Brenneman Funeral Home at 1212 W. 2nd St Liberal, KS 67901
Graveside Service will be held on Friday March 10th at 11:00AM at Kismet Cemetery.
Memorials contributions can be made to: The Gideons or Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade, in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com