Candle Townsend
July 17, 2010
Townsend, Candle, 38, homemaker, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. The service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24 at East Heights United Methodist Church. Candle you were a beloved wife, adoring mother, precious daughter, wonderful sister and best friend to so many. We celebrate the joy and laughter you brought to our world. We are grateful for the love you leave with each of us. Well done sweet girl. Survivors: husband, Sam; children, Ella Jane Townsend and Calvin Henry Townsend, both of the home; parents, Jeff and Janet Craghead of Wichita; grandmother, Ila Phipps of Wichita; brothers, Chad Craghead (Lynn) and Coby Craghead (Mari Ruck), all of Kansas City, MO; nieces, Taylor and Marlo Craghead; mother and father-in-law, Joanne and Charles Townsend of Wichita; brother-in-law, Spencer Townsend (Sharon) of Goddard. Memorials have been established with the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67219, Hyde School PTO, 210 N. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67208, East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218 and Three Trees, 9415 E. Harry, Wichita, KS, 67207. Downing Lahey Mortuary East. If you would like to share memories,stories or pictures of Candle, please go to: townsendpicturesandstories@gmail.com
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My sympathy and prayers are with you Janet. I will be out of town Saturday so will not be able to attend the servicre. I well remember the two of you walking and talking with me in Eastbourgh during Dick’s illness and how much friends meant to be then. If I can be of any help to you now, please call.
Especially to Janet and Jeff, As many close friends as we have had in common, we are amazed that we did not get to know Candle. From all the love that has surrounded her and her own bright personality, it is apparent that she is a delightful person. To have such great parents as you two, she was predestined to be the bright and cherished part of many peoples lives that she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all her friends and relatives at this time. May God nourish and comfort her and extend healing and understanding to all of us she leaves behind. Sharon and Jon Ehrsam
Dear Sir: I have just read in the Wichita Eagle about the death of Candle Townsend. Her father, Jeff Craghead, is my cousin. Can you please extend my sympathies to the family. And if you can give me Jeff’s address or phone number, I would appreciate that. Or tell him he can call me. My home phone is 620-842-3092, and address is 842 N. Springfield, Anthony, KS 67003. Sincerely, Myrna (Junie) Reber
Candle, you are already missed by so many people. You were a fun person to know and to be with. Your wit and humor were a gift and you could make anyone laugh with your silly stories and jokes. I’ll never forget you getting on the intercom at work and doing the Kmart dialogue, we all laughed so hard and it was a good day. I also remember swimming in my parents pool when you were pregnant with Ella and how good you felt being in the water. I’ve missed hanging out with you after we left Warren Travel but I’ve never forgotten how awesome of a person you were. My thoughts and prayers are with Sam, Ella, Calvin and your parents as well as all of your extended family. I just can’t fathom what has happened and why it happened to such a wonderful mother, friend and person. I know you are in Heaven, say hello to my Dad and my brother and I’ll know I have another angel up there on my side. Sam, you were so loved by this woman and we all knew it. I wish you peace in the days and weeks to come. You have a great family and lots of friends to lean on so don’t hesitate to call on any of us. God Bless you Candle, burn bright in Heaven and we’ll see you someday and then we’ll have a great laugh together again! I love you!!
To Chuck, Joanne, Sam, Ella, Craig, and all the family: My heart aches for you at the terrible loss you have suffered. Please accept my condolences and sympathy as you go through one of life’s greatest trials, and know that I stand ready to help in any way I can.