Name of Deceased: William “Bill” Berryman
Date of Death: May 12, 2013
Place of Death: At his home in Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: October 31, 1944 at Newton, Kansas
Parents Name: William Golden “Bo” and Molly Nelvina (Hill) Berryman
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Victoria Kay Shoemaker March 9, 1965 at Newton, Kansas.
He began working as a lineman in 1965 for Central Kansas Electric Cooperative, which then became Midwest Energy, Inc. He climbed the ranks as serviceman, staking engineer and community representative, retiring from Midwest Energy in 2008 after forty-two years of service.
Mr. Berryman was a Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1965 coming from Newton, Kansas.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, StoneRidge Golf Club, Golden Belt Community Foundation Board of Directors, Cougar Booster Club, Panther Booster Club, and 4th of July Committee. He served on the board and was an ambassador for Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, was co-chairman of the 3i Show in Great Bend, served on the Great Bend City Council, and was named Citizen of the Year in 2006.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Vicki Berryman, of the home
One Son: William Layne Berryman of Cedar Rapids, IA
One Daughter: Darci Reneé Berryman Blum of Manhattan, KS
Three Grandchildren: Jotni Berryman Pankey, Kialy Berryman, and Jaedyn Berryman
One Great-grandchild: Coranda Pankey
Dog: Velvet
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Steele and Betty Leyerly.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend
Officiant: The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013
at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: First Presbyterian Church or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530