John G. Wylie
May 12, 1951 ~ November 26, 2008
Wylie, John G., 57, Wichita Taco Grande owner, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Visitation with the family, 6:00-7:30 P.M., Tuesday, December 2; funeral service, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 3, both at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 P.M. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka. John was born May 12, 1951 in Topeka to Jack and Peggy (Northrup) Wylie. He started working at a young age helping his dad at the Topeka Public Golf Course and was an outstanding golfer in junior and senior high school. He graduated Topeka West High School in 1969 and attended Kansas State University where he was on the golf team. He began his career as a golf professional in Oklahoma and later at Topeka Public. In 1977, he became a restaurant owner/franchisee and continued owning and operating restaurants until his death. John enjoyed his family, running his business, the game of golf, K-State athletics, and spending time at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, JoAnn; daughter, Lindsay Wylie of Ontario, CA; brother, Jim (Renate) Wylie of Gilbert, AZ; mother-in-law, Freida Hawthorne and sister-in-law, Carol Keltner both of Manhattan; several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends and co-workers. Memorials to KSU Golf Team, c/o Mike Ahearn Scholarship Fund, 1800 College Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502 or American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Visitation with the family, 6:00-7:30 P.M., Tuesday, December 2, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Graveside service, 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 3, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka, KS
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Wylie Family: Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Thank you so much for thinking of KSU Golf at this difficult time. God Bless, Tim Norris Kansas State Men’s Golf Coach
Dear JoAnn, Lindsay, Jim, and the rest of the family, Im so sorry for our loss. John and I were very close, even though we havent talked for some time. When we would see each other after a time, it was like no time had passed. I have so many memories and stories of John and my encounters over the years. I would love to share some but, probably shouldnt . I do know John would rather me dwell on the positive and not so much on the sadness. He was a good man and will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I worked for John for about 8 years,including last year, mowing his homes and places of business, He will be missed,
A note of sympathy to the Wylie Family. I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you. I guess I’ve known John for all of the 57 years and I have been impressed with his accomplishments. From family, which was #1, to business and golf John was always ‘on top of his game’. My Love and Hugs, to all. Larry Breuninger
To to the family of Mr. Wylie; My husband and I were very sorry to have heard about Mr.Wylie passing away, my husband was doing some work for his business at the time of his death,he was a very nice person to have known. May God Bless to all. Take Care. Ed and Lynn Bowles. Haysville, Kansas.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to John’s family, especially JoAnn and Lindsay. It is always a comfort knowing he passed peacefully and without suffering. And JoAnn, I’m sure John will report the traffic in heaven isn’t bad at all.