John Ireland Hays, Kansas Obituary

John Ireland

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">Johnny Lee &ldquo;John&rdquo; Ireland, age 72 of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1949 in Concordia, Kansas to John A. and Marjorie F. (Beaushaw) Ireland.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">John graduated from Natoma High School in 1967. Played football at Butler County Community College, and later graduated from Fort Hays State.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">John worked for several companies in sales positions throughout his career. They included Baker Oilfield Tools, RayBestos, Standard Automotive, and Crawford Supply. John was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era and taught for the SERE program at Fairchild AFB. He enjoyed Golf and was a long-time member of Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays as well as an avid K-State football fan.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">John is survived by a son, Tanner Ireland of Ohio; a step daughter , Sara Sharpe of Hays; a step son, Scott Sharpe of Topeka, KS ; a brother, Gregg Ireland and wife Carol of Topeka; and two nieces, Jackie Ireland of Wichita and Jessie Ireland of Topeka.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">John was preceded in death by his parents and Nephew Ezekiel Ireland.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 20px;">Celebration of Life services and sharing will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Brock&#39;s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Military graveside services will follow at the Kansas State Veterans&#39; Cemetery in WaKeeney&nbsp;compliments of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 20px;">Memorial visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time on Thursday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20px;">Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</span></p>
October 12, 202110/12/2021
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December 6, 2021
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Phyllis Thomas Barbe
October 20, 2021
I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. I grew up with him. We were next-door neighbors and classmates for many years. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Shelby Fife
October 19, 2021
I am deeply saddened by the loss of John. I met John while we served together in the Air Force Survival School during the Vietnam era. He came into the program about one and a half years after me. I got to really know John when we worked in the resistance training portio... Continue Reading
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Richard A. Snyder
October 18, 2021
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Richard A. Snyder
October 18, 2021
I graduated in 1967 with John and remember him as a good athlete and student, even though he seemed to do it all easily. I also remember him at the SERE school that I was privileged to attend,
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Mike Cannon
October 18, 2021
So saddened to learn of Johns passing. We worked together at Raybestos Brake Company. I always enjoyed his company and we had stayed in touch long after both of us left Raybestos.
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Don
October 17, 2021
Johnny. Played against you in high school
What a great athlete. Many golf trips together
Like a brother. Miss him. Sorry I couldnt spend more time with him when he was suffering
Best wishes and my sympathies
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Gary V. Horton
October 15, 2021
Johns family. From a fellow Sere 68-72 . Over the many years still a friend, a brother and a good man. I will miss his facebook posts. chose a live plant as a remembrance of the field he taught in
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