Harry J. Dies

Harry J. Dies , 73, of Lehigh, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 unexpectedly at his home.

Harry was born in Lehigh, Kansas on July 25, 1936, the son of Jacob and Hulda (May) Dies.

He graduated from Lehigh High School in 1954

He was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, Kansas.

He served in the US Navy.

He worked as a carpenter retiring from Conco Construction in Wichita, Kansas.

He was a member of the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association.

Harry was united in marriage to Carol E. Shaw on October 18, 1997 at McPherson, Kansas.

Survivors include daughters: Valeda J. (Lonnie) Hack of Mills, Wyoming, Kristine D. (Gary) Reese of Canton, Kansas, and Kimberly K. Stute of Nevada, Texas.
Sons: Kendall E. (Jennifer) Shaw of McPherson, Kansas, and Bradley J. (Paula) Dies of Lehigh,Kansas.
Step Daughters: Lynette K. (Greg) Pauls of McPherson, Kansas., Michelle Cordes of Rose Hill, Kansas.
Step Sons: Scott (Carla) Shaw of McPherson, Kansas, Darin J. (Amanda) Shaw of Owasso, Oklahoma, Richard (Twila) Dies of Rose Hill, Kansas, Donovan Dies of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Timothy (Melissa) Dies of Augusta, Kansas.
Sisters: Mildred Steinle of Lehigh, Kansas, and Carol Wilkening of Lehigh, Kansas.
Brothers: Robert (Betty) Dies of , Ardmore Oklahoma and Ronald (Ruthann) Dies of Lehigh, Kansas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Victor; three sisters, Loretta King, Helen Simon, and Betty Martens

Visitation will be on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

The funeral service will be at the First United Methodist in Church in McPherson, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009 with Reverend Mike Marion officiating.

Interment will follow at McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church, McPherson, Kansas, Kansas or the American Cancer Society in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid Street, McPherson, KS 67460.

Posted by Roger and Robin Howser on 25 November, 2009
Roger and I met Harry and Carol through the wonderful world of alpacas. We knew Harry less than two years, and we had so much fun visiting and spending time with him. He gave our alpaca, Butterscotch, the peppermint horse treats and she loves them. He spoiled her! Harry had a special bond with these animals. We are honored to have known him, even for such a short time. Our condolences to Harry's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Posted by Galen Minks on 25 November, 2009
I am the son of Leslie Minks, Jr. who is the son of Eva Dies-Minks of Dighton, KS. On behalf of my father, we want to send our deepest condolences to the family of Harry.

Posted by Michelle atnd Kellsey Cordes on 25 November, 2009
If I could say one more thing to you dad, it would be thank you for being the dad you were to me and I will see you one day in heaven. I know you and my deceased husband Robbie are watching over me in heaven. Kellsey and I will miss you so much. I will never forget the time we would sing bible hyms and go fishing. I love you and miss you. To the rest of the family prayer heals all things. God Bless all of us during this loss. Harry you will never be forgotten. Love you!

Posted by Walter Shugar Jr. on 24 November, 2009
We'll miss you and was great having you come to Florida for a visit.