Larned – Virgil H. Donovan, 83, passed away October 18, 2016 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born July 9, 1933 in Larned, the son of Paul H. Sr, and Elsie N. King Donovan. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired animal control officer for the city of Larned.

He was a volunteer for the Larned Fire Department and a member of the Monday night Bowling League. He loved to follow his grandchildren in sports, local sporting events, hunting and fishing.

On October 24, 1959, he married Shirley F. Roe in Clovis, New Mexico. She passed away October 4, 2014.

Survivors include: three sons, Donnie (Christina) Donovan, Friona, TX, Mike Donovan, Larned and Larry Donovan (Debbie), Larned; a daughter, Debbie (Jeff) Fountain, Arlington; a brother, Paul (Karen) Donovan Jr., Liberal; five grandchildren, Briana, Megan, Tyler, Sean, Michelle, and two great grandchildren, Kolten and Payten.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the Larned Fire Department in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.