Donald N. Girrens

Girrens, Donald N., 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 23; Funeral Mass, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 24, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Donald was a gardener, an avid Shocker fan, and was retired after 44 years as a building materials buyer for Star Lumber Supply. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Mary (Doffing); brothers, Lou and Lawrence; sisters, Regina Robben, Leona Schauf and Mary Girrens. Survivors: wife of 59 years, Jean; sons, Ed (Carol) of Molalla, OR, Donnie, Bob (Deanna), David (Deb), and Tim (Cathy); daughters, Patti Helton and Barbara Girrens, all of Wichita; grandchildren, Bill (Candace) and Aaron (Ashley) Helton, Lori, Eddie (Jean), Hanna, Dugan, Dustin (Nicole), Dawn, Rachel, and Niki Girrens; great-grandchildren, Timmy, David, Kolby and Kaleb Girrens, Zachary Helton, Stephanie and Josh Rayer; brother, Mike (Marian) Girrens of Wichita; sisters, Cathryn Nilles of Goddard, Lucille Mainz of Colwich, Gladys Abbott of Overland Park, and Rosemary (Ben) Olmstead of Green Lake, WI; sisters-in-law, Edna Mae Girrens of Goddard, Nadine Girrens of Colwich; numerous nieces, nephews, and family. Memorials established with Christ the King Catholic School, 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209 and Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 W. Central, Wichita, KS 67212. Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 23, Christ The King Catholic Church