Edward Frank "Bud" VanBrabant
Born at home in Kansas City, Missouri on September 14, 1934. Parents were Edward Ernest and Irene Emma VanBrabant nee Dunn.
First Lutheran in state of Missouri to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout.
Married in Kansas City, Missouri on August 26, 1956 to Frances Louise Heath.
Passed on June 25th at his home in Hillsboro surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Surviving loved ones include his wife of 58 years, Frances; his children: Edward Lee his wife Nicolette, Katherine Lynn McGovern her husband Sean, Daniel Allen his wife Karen and Wendy Marie Salaz her husband Rudy.
11 Grandchildren: Erin Engel, Riley McGovern, Danielle VanBrabant, Kelly VanBrabant, Matthew VanBrabant, Ryan Salaz, EJ VanBrabant, Elli VanBrabant, Jessica Salaz, Samantha Salaz, Luke VanBrabant.
Graduated from Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business.
Retired from Atlantic Richfield Company in 1989 after 32 years of service.
Served as 2nd Vice President of the Lyon's Club and was an active member for 22 years.
Hobbies and Interests include:
o Baseball Umpire Extraordinaire and devout fan
o Played fast-pitch softball
o Wood worker
o Pool player
o Loved to bird hunt
o Shade tree mechanic
o Coach
o Loved dogs
o Loved to play bridge, pinochle and poker with his buddies and family
o Accordion player