Henry "Jay" Overturf
Henry "Jay" Overturf
September 8th, 1951 — January 24th, 2012
Visitation:
6:00pm-8:00pm, Friday, January 27th, 2012
Charter Funerals,
5000 Blue Ridge Cutoff,
Kansas City Missouri 64129
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Funeral Service:
12:00pm, Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Charter Funerals,
5000 Blue Ridge Cutoff,
Kansas City Missouri 64129
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Interment Service:
1:00pm, Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Mt. Washington Cemetery,
614 South Brookside Avenue,
Independence MO 64053
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Obituary:
Henry “Jay” Overturf was God’s gift on September 8th 1951 to his parents Wilfred and Neva “Thelma” Overturf in Peoria, IL. On Tuesday, January 24th 2012 he was called back to heaven to join his parents; his two sisters Maxine Kruschek and Rhonda Kennedy; his brother Joe Overturf and his two grandsons Anthony Buhr and Paxton Mckinley. He was well known by his friends and loved ones for his great, but bizarre sense of humor, which included his humorous ways of answering the phone. I don’t think this is the place to repeat any of these ‘sayings’, but we all know what I’m talking about (:. His unselfish heart made him loved by everyone he encountered. His interests included his love for spaghetti westerns (which he watched ALL of the time, OVER and OVER), all things John Wayne, Nascar, racing, football (K.C. Chiefs being his favorite team by far), T-Bone steaks, fried potatoes, Reeses Peanut Butter cups, Hostess cupcakes and Twinkies were his fix for a late night sweet craving, older music including but not limited to Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Reba McIntyre and Johnny Cash. Along with music came his love for singing and playing instruments such as the guitar and keyboard, Wrestling which by him was pronounced Wrastlin, Wii Bowling, lively banter with his wife, whom he always put before him and his needs to make sure she was happy, and he loved to pick on his grandchildren, who all have inherited his ornery side and teased him constantly by calling him Papa Henry. His heart was made complete two years ago when his prayers were answered after his granddaughter Ashlynn Mckinley was brought into his world. He loved all of his grandchildren completely, but Ashlynn stole his heart. She was around him since her first breath, during her six months of colic, and after her mean mommy pierced her ears against his wishes. He was wrapped around her cute little finger doing everything and anything that she demanded including eating from his plate, stealing his hat, coming downstairs at her beckoning call and playing with her whenever she wanted. He was infamous for giving all his grandchildren nicknames and she will always be known as his “sweetpea”. He was taken from us far too soon and will forever be known to us as the greatest and most perfect man that ever was or will be. He will be horribly missed but never forgotten by his wife, Lori Overturf, whom he wed February 25th 2000. His children Jason Overturf, Linda Fritchey, Justina Mckinley, Frank Buhr and his wife Alishia Buhr will forever hold him in their hearts as the best father that didn’t have to be but always was. His fifteen grandchildren; Shalie Muller, Tyler Muller, Cameron Mckinley, William Buhr, Austin Mckinley, Tanner Honeyfield, Dalton Simpson, Brieannia Alexander, Tommy Alexander, Austin Alexander, Harrison Mckinley, Faith Buhr, Jayvin Browowski, Ashlynn Mckinley and Bryce Fritchey will forever long to sit on his lap, hear him sing and play guitar, hear his awesome laugh and have his bright smile warm their hearts. His many nieces and nephews who considered him dad and grandpa but called him Uncle Jay have been greatly affected by this loss and will continue to assist the rest of his friends and family in continuing to keep our memories of him alive until we meet him again and reclaim the piece of our hearts he will forever hold.
*Addition by the family* In our hurry to put this obituary together, we have left out a main person in Jay's life. His step dad, Short, will miss his son deeply.
Remembrances:
- Thursday, January 26th, 2012
I have already put a lot of my thoughts in this obituary and will put the remainder in my speech I will give at his funeral. But, I just wanted to say to the world that I loved him and he was the greatest dad that didn't have to be but always was!
Justina, Mckinley
Love you!!!
P.S. Chiefs suck :)
- Friday, January 27th, 2012
` My deepest sympathy for the family. My thoughts
Shauna Radford, Nevada, MO
and prayers are with you. Justina your dad would
be so proud of the beautiful obituary you wrote for
him.
- Friday, January 27th, 2012
Jay,
Alishia Buhr, Belton, mo
It's hard to put into words how we are feeling at
this moment, but I know that you are happy and
your going to make sure everyone else is too. I
remember you telling me not to marry into this
family cause they were loco, and then when my
father didn't show up, you walked me down the
isle, lol funny how you gave me to this loco family
whom I love and even though we have had
differences there's nothing I wouldn't do for our
loco family. I will always make sure Lori is safe
and there when needed. Frank will always have
me and our kids will always hear stories about
you. Every chiefs game I will still boo them on,
knowing your saying it aint over yet. I will always
remember what a great, funny man you were.
How you loved and always wanted family to stay
together. I can still hear you saying to Lori Look
Woman, lol. I love you Jay and I wish we didnt
have to say goodbye so lets just say see you
later. Don't worry this is a strong family and we
will get through it one day at a time. Always
remember Your loco family Loves you.
- Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Lori,
Marilyn Griffin, Billings,MO
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was saddened so by the news I know there is a huge emptiness there. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. I am glad you got the opportunity to have such a great love in your life. And may these memories become your strength.
With love and caring,Lots of hugs.
- Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Lori (even though I want to say Laura June),
Linda Stewart Beers, Lawrence, KS
I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like Jay was a very special husband, dad, grandpa and uncle. There are no words I can say to help the ache in your heart. Cherrish those wonderful memories. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Linda
- Saturday, January 28th, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I would see him as he passed through our warehouse on his way to or from the Duke office. He always smiled and said hello. I didn't know Jay well but he was always pleasant to all of us in the warehouse when he came through and just seemed like a real nice guy. My sincere condolences to his family.
Peg Bradley, Laufer warehouse, KCMO
- Sunday, January 29th, 2012
I didn't know Henry but I know Lori and she is one of the sweetest,nicest people I know with a golden heart....with that being said I know that Henry must've been a wonderful person and Lori's life will forever be changed with the loss of Henry but I do know that she will have memories of an amazing man and a life shared together that will be held in her heart forever with love and smiles. God Bless Lori
Sabrina Woodman, Overland Park,Kansas
- Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
My condolences to the family. I am deeply saddened because I was just told today about Jay. He was a contracted driver for our company for many years up until 7 or 8 months ago. There are many here that would have come to say goodbye to the man who always had us laughing with that bizarre sense of humor. He was a dedicated worker, family man & friend...he had touched many lives and will be missed. I am grateful to have known him..
Marcella Clinton, Shawnee, Kansas