Daniel James Henehan
*****UPDATE********* Blessing & Burial Date & Time: Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 am Place: Balltown Cemetery, Richards Mo (9 mi. north of Nevada) Celebrant: Rev. Thomas Henehan, M.M. Celebration of Life Visitation Date & Time: Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00 to 4:00 pm Place: Plumbers Local 8 Hall / plumberslocal8.com 5950 Manchester Traffic Way Kansas City, MO 64130 For those who are unable to attend the Celebration of Life Visitation A "ZOOM" link is being created. The link will be sent directly to your email, a day or so before the visitation. To receive the link, please send a text to (816) 501-8900 by July 12th. Please include: Your name, email address and identify how you know the family. Daniel James Henehan unexpectedly, yet peacefully, passed away at his home on January 11, 2021 at the age of 69. Dan was born on September 18, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended St. Elizabeth’s grade school and graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1970. He attended UMKC and later graduated from Tulsa Welding School. He was a proud member of the Plumbers Local #8 where he was mentor and trainer for over 25 years; wherein there existed three generations of family tradition including his brother Pat, his father Bernie, and his adored grandfather “Big Jim.” Dan met his wife Kathleen (VanSchoelandt) in 1973, where his incredible blue eyes and terrific sense of humor captivated her heart. They married in 1975 and built their home in Gardner, where they raised two amazing daughters. For many years, he was actively involved with the Knights of Columbus. He loved to help people and was the first to offer his skills to family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. He was involved with Habitat for Humanity, and Christmas in October with his daughter Judy. Dan acquired his love of nature during visits to his grandparents’ farm in Metz, MO and as an Eagle Scout. He was actively involved with the Missouri Native Plant Society with his brother Bernie in Clinton, MO. Master of the dad joke, Dan was known and loved for his tremendous sense of humor and kindness. His skill of knowing just the right thing to say could lighten a moment, cheer on his daughters and their teammates, or captivate you in a good story. Besides his daughters, his grandchildren were the light and pride of his life. He was working extensively on a family genealogy project to preserve names and faces of cherished loved ones going back several generations. He is preceded in death by his parents Bernard T. Henehan, Sr. and Venice Ellen (Charles). He is survived by his wife, Kathleen – Children: Jovee Walker (Chrissy) and Judith Conley (Clark) – Grandchildren: Dean Conley, Freya Conley, Troy Walker and Kit Walker – Siblings: Judy Ernst and Family (Katy, TX), Bill Henehan and Family (Quincy, IL,) Bernie Henehan and Family (Clinton, MO), Pat Henehan and Family (Kansas City, MO). A memorial and burial will take place later this year when it’s safer for all to attend. He will then be laid to rest alongside his parents, grandparents, and great grandparents at the Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO. The Bruce Funeral Home website will provide an update with ceremony time and location. Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas 66030 (913) 856-7111. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Dan’s favorite charities: Missouri Native Plant Society, Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in October, NPR, Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Special Olympics, Knights of Columbus, or St. Joseph Indian School.Obituary
*****UPDATE********* Blessing & Burial Date & Time: Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 am Place: Balltown Cemetery, Richards Mo (9 mi. north of Nevada) Celebrant: Rev. Thomas Henehan, M.M. Celebration of Life Visitation Date & Time: Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00 to 4:00 pm Place: Plumbers Local 8 Hall / plumberslocal8.com 5950 Manchester Traffic Way Kansas City, MO 64130 For those who are unable to attend the Celebration of Life Visitation A "ZOOM" link is being created. The link will be sent directly to your email, a day or so before the visitation. To receive the link, please send a text to (816) 501-8900 by July 12th. Please include: Your name, email address and identify how you know the family. Daniel James Henehan unexpectedly, yet peacefully, passed away at his home on January 11, 2021 at the age of 69. Dan was born on September 18, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended St. Elizabeth’s grade school and graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1970. He attended UMKC and later graduated from Tulsa Welding School. He was a proud member of the Plumbers Local #8 where he was mentor and trainer for over 25 years; wherein there existed three generations of family tradition including his brother Pat, his father Bernie, and his adored grandfather “Big Jim.” Dan met his wife Kathleen (VanSchoelandt) in 1973, where his incredible blue eyes and terrific sense of humor captivated her heart. They married in 1975 and built their home in Gardner, where they raised two amazing daughters. For many years, he was actively involved with the Knights of Columbus. He loved to help people and was the first to offer his skills to family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. He was involved with Habitat for Humanity, and Christmas in October with his daughter Judy. Dan acquired his love of nature during visits to his grandparents’ farm in Metz, MO and as an Eagle Scout. He was actively involved with the Missouri Native Plant Society with his brother Bernie in Clinton, MO. Master of the dad joke, Dan was known and loved for his tremendous sense of humor and kindness. His skill of knowing just the right thing to say could lighten a moment, cheer on his daughters and their teammates, or captivate you in a good story. Besides his daughters, his grandchildren were the light and pride of his life. He was working extensively on a family genealogy project to preserve names and faces of cherished loved ones going back several generations. He is preceded in death by his parents Bernard T. Henehan, Sr. and Venice Ellen (Charles). He is survived by his wife, Kathleen – Children: Jovee Walker (Chrissy) and Judith Conley (Clark) – Grandchildren: Dean Conley, Freya Conley, Troy Walker and Kit Walker – Siblings: Judy Ernst and Family (Katy, TX), Bill Henehan and Family (Quincy, IL,) Bernie Henehan and Family (Clinton, MO), Pat Henehan and Family (Kansas City, MO). A memorial and burial will take place later this year when it’s safer for all to attend. He will then be laid to rest alongside his parents, grandparents, and great grandparents at the Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO. The Bruce Funeral Home website will provide an update with ceremony time and location. Arrangements: Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas 66030 (913) 856-7111. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Dan’s favorite charities: Missouri Native Plant Society, Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in October, NPR, Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Special Olympics, Knights of Columbus, or St. Joseph Indian School.
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