Kirby Wayne Spangler
October 25, 2011
Spangler, Kirby Wayne, 48, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011. The memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 29 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Kirby graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1983 and had been pursuing his pilot career while attending his last years of high school. Kirby has been flying for over 28 years. He was employed with Ryan Leasing LLC the past 15 years. Kirby was a loving husband to Tammy (Wray) Spangler, a loving father to Courtney Spangler and a loving son to Wayne and Jane Spangler. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Marilyn Irene Turner of Winfield. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202 and the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67219. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com “God left us here and chose you first, reasons we cant explain, but through faith we will never walk alone. We honor the life you made for us.” Love forever, Tammy and Court
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Mr. & Mrs. Spangler, So sorry to learn of Kirby’s passing. Kirby and I were friends in grade school and spent many hours at your home and he in ours. He was a great kid and I always enjoyed playing with him. I was very sad when you moved away. Sadly I lost track of Kirby, but remembered him often when visiting Concordia and going past your home or especially this year as we planned our 30th class reunion and many of spent hours reminiscing our friends growing up. I’m pleased to see he was able to pursue flying. We spent many hours ‘playing pilots’ and I know he loved to fly with his dad. My prayers are with you and Kirby’s family during these times. May the peace of the Lord provide comfort during this time of loss. Sincerely, Eric Erickson
Mr. and Mrs. Spangler, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayer. John McConnell CHS class of 1973
Tammy&Courtney, Just want you to know I always had a wonderful respect for ‘Kirby’ my son-in-law. I always knew I could count on him to give me good,and sound advice. Even though he was a very smart man he could visit and relate to almost anyone. I never could mention his name to anyone that had used him as there pilot that did’nt say They trusted him to get them where they needed or wanted to go,and he could get them there safely. As a husband to my daughter he made sure he took care of you and loved you. As a father to courtney he was a proud dad to you, he thought you were the ‘best kid’. We will miss his smile and will think of him always. He now is walking around with no pain and probably is trying to tell god about flying..LOL
Kirby and his family were great customers and friends of our company. We’ve enjoyed many years of association with Kirby. In all of my interactions and dealings with him, he was a man of integrety and honesty, and was considered a friend to us. All of us here will miss him. To Tammy, Courtney and the rest of the Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dearest Tammy and Courtney: Having only known Kirby for about a year, he became a focal point for me. He was one of the most knowledgable Pilots I have known, and what a gentle-man(!). He was very well known and highly respected in this very closeknit industry, every time his name came up, there was alway’s a smile and a complimentry comment, always! Kirby told me how blessed he was, knowing JESUS, and the love of his ‘precious’ family, his ‘boss’, Ron Ryan, whom he loved and respected so much! Kirby saw and did so many things, few men have seen the ‘upclose’ views of Heaven like he has, now he’s HOME..
Growing up, I always thought of Kirby as my ‘rock star’ cousin – with his cool cars and exciting career – he was a little like Bo Duke and a little like James Bond. Tammy and Court, we are all so proud of your family. Prayers and good thoughts are headed your way from all corners of the USA.
Tammy & Courtney, I am so sorry for your loss. Kirby will be missed by so many. He was a smart man and could do about anything he set his mind to. We know he is walking with the angels. He loved his family and he knew you loved him. My arms are wrapped around you at this difficult time. God will carry you in the days ahead. Love you. Aunt Sandy
Tammy & Courtney & family – I am thinking of you and praying for God’s strength and love to surround you at this time. Kirby was a wonderful guy. He was a great pilot. He was a good friend to me. I know you will all miss him very much. God bless you.
Wayne and Jane so sorry for your loss. No words can ever take the pain away. I remember the days Jane when you worked with Aunt Dot.
Courtney, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man – I remember your stories of him during our golf days! I know there’s nothing that can be said to make this easier, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it on Saturday. Love, Allison
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Kirby, and he was a true pleasure to be around. He will be missed.
Our thougts and prayers are with Kirby’s family and friends. Memories are the legacy of love.
Wayne and Jane; Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bless Kirby as he is now at peace. We just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. Roy and Judi
Tammy and family: Tammy your call today meant alot to me to let me know of Kirby’s passing, Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was a respected man in his industry and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy, Courtney and Family, We are extremely shocked and saddened to see that Kirby passed away. Over the years I have seen you enjoy times together as a family. Golfing at Terradyne was one of the more recent things. And of course admiring your immaculate home and yard while walking the neighborhood. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Kirby was a wonderful man. We had a lot of fun growing up with him. Please know you’re in our prayers. Janet Poston and Charles Harding
Had the blessing of reconnecting with Kirby through a few pizza hut get togethers. That was a blessing for me. I pray God will bring you the peace and comfort you need to get through this time. Draw strength from one another. God bless.
Dearest Jane and Wayne, Courtney & Tammy, Our hearts are heavy with sadness for you all. Please know you are in our prayers and you are loved very much. The Jones Family Bill, Lisa, Sean, Alysson & Emily
Mr. and Mrs. Spangler, Just a note to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers at your time of loss.
Tammy, Courtney, and Spangler Family: With sincere sympathy for the loss of a wonderful man. Peace and Grace – Rusty & Denise Karst