George Vanderpool

(From Brenner Mortuary)

George Vanderpool, Jr., 78, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:04 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born October 18, 1938, in rural Weir, KS, to George and Betty Nora (Burns) Vanderpool, Sr. George attended schools in rural Weir, KS, and graduated from Weir High School in 1957. He enlisted in 1956 in the Army Reserves and served with the Military Police. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1964. 

George and June Aikman were united in marriage on April 18, 1959, at Miami, OK. She survives of the home. George worked for several companies as a truck driver. Those included, Glick Mercantile, Fadler Produce, Arma Elevator and A.J. Cripe Bakery. Later he owned and operated the Guy's Potato Chip route in Pittsburg, Arma, Girard and Ft. Scott for thirteen and a half years, retiring in 2001. He worked for The Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium as Custodian for one year and then worked at The Family Resource Center as Custodian and Maintenance Man for nine and a half years, retiring in June of 2011. George took great pride in planting a vegetable garden every year and enjoyed sharing the produce with his family and his neighbors. He joined Countryside Christian Church in 1967 when the church was in existence for 10 months and helped with the building of the church. George was a people person. Every Sunday he greeted everyone that entered the church. He also loved going to Walmart to visit with the vendors and would say hi to everyone he saw, especially taking time to say hi to the little children and shake their hands. 

Survivors include his wife, June, one son, Steven Vanderpool of Pittsburg, two brothers, Larry Vanderpool (Martha) of Joplin, MO, and Terry Vanderpool (Debbie) of Frontenac, KS, six grandchildren, John Beasley, Adam Beasley, Carrie June Monroe, Craig, Mason and Adeline Vanderpool and nine great-grandchildren, three nieces and one nephew and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Penny Burrous who died January 13, 1998, and a sister, Shirley Mangile who died September 22, 2009. 

A service for George is set for 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, with Brian Thomason and Bryce Hotchkiss, conducting the service. Burial will follow in the Crocker Cemetery, south of Pittsburg. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m., until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Brenner Mortuary. Friends may call after 12:00 p.m., Friday, to sign the register book. The family suggests memorials to the Countryside Christian Church, The Gideons International, or the Life Track Christian Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.