John William Messenger
February 3, 2011
HUMBOLDT - Messenger, John William, 69, retired professor at NCCC, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. Viewing, 1-9 p.m., Monday, February 14, Downing Lahey Mortuary West in Wichita. Graveside service, 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, KS. Preceded in death by father, John Henry Messenger; mother, Ruby May Randall; brother, Robert R. Messenger, Sr. Survivors: nephew, Robert Messenger, Jr. of Wichita; stepson, Jason Burtnett of Girard; niece, Dawn Eck of Wichita. Memorial established with Neosho County Community College, Adult Basic Education Foundation, c/o Claudia Christiansen, 800 W. 14th St., Chanute, KS 66720.
Viewing, 1:00-9:00 P.M., Monday, February 14, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. I enjoyed working with him all of his years at NCCC. The work time involved classroom, computers, committees, etc. Many times several of us would play cards together during our lunch hour. Someone would automatically deal the cards for him when it was his turn. He rarely asked, it was just understood. We would take turns pushing him back across the campus to Chapman library. I would ask him how he could push himself up the wire mesh ramp when it was hard for my 250 lb body to accomplish the task. It was nice when he got his motorized chair. We were all happy for him. He will be missed.
I was John’s office neighbor for many years in the CAVE at NCCC. He was one of the most brillant men I have ever met. He will be missed by his NCCC family. Thank you John for your wonderful gift to Adult Education. We will always remember your support for our program.
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He taught Medical Terminolgy which is one of the courses in the Health Information Technology program. He will be missed.
I’ve known John for many years here at NCCC. He was a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed.