Michael W. Moorhead's Obituary
Michael Wayne Moorhead age 64 of Fredonia, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. Michael was born on March 8, 1952 in Topeka, KS, the son of Robert Wayne and Gertrude Katherine “Christopher” Moorhead. Michael’s mother passed away when he was very young, and his father remarried and was raised by his step mother Marie “Lomonaco” Moorhead.
Michael was a graduate of Fredonia High School, Class of 1970. He worked as the parts manager for Merle Kelly Ford in Chanute for 30 years until his retirement. Michael loved to hunt, fish and play golf, he was an avid KC Chiefs fan. Michael enjoyed working in his garden growing vegetables. He loved cattle and all other animals and just being outdoors. When he could he liked to travel, and especially go to KC to see his grandchildren.
On November 8, 1970 Michael married Beverly Ann Trimmell. Michael and Beverly have been married for 46 years, and she survives at their home.
Survivors including his wife Beverly are:
Daughter:
Lisa Marie Prater of Olathe, KS
Son:
Erick Wayne Moorhead of Columbus, OH
Sister:
Katherine Blevins of Edna, KS
2 Grandchildren: Sienna and Avery Prater
Michael was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael has requested direct cremation and request to those who knew him to have a “Tip the glass for Mike” and celebrate his memory. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the American Heart Association and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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