Ivan Dwain King

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Ivan Dwain King, 85, Independence, Missouri passed away February 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Connection, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064 or American Diabetes Association, 6900 College Blvd, Leawood, Kansas 66211.

Ivan was born September 15, 1932 in Winfield, Kansas to Etna & Pansy King.  He was a Korean War Navy Veteran.  Ivan worked B & O Railroad for 8 years, and moved to Kansas City in 1967 where he worked for Skelly Oil Company.  He retired from Texaco Oil Company in 1983.  After he retired he worked for Raytown School District for 10+ years.

He will be remembered for his years as a Cub & Scout Master where he was an honorary warrior in the Tribe of Mic O Say, volunteer for the Missouri State Department of Conservation, his mission work at Woods Chapel including the Russia Mission and Hurricane Katrina relief mission and as a volunteer at Wee Care. Ivan also played Santa Claus at Independence Center and loved traveling where he traveled to all 50 states, Russia, Europe, Canada and Mexico.

Ivan was preceded in death by; parents; daughter, Debra King; grandson, Eric King and brother, Leon King. Survivors include; wife of 49 years, Raegene; son and daughter in law, Stephen & Christine Claxton, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; daughter, Paula Claxton, Kansas City, Missouri; son and daughter in law, Daniel & Sherri Claxton, St Louis, Missouri; daughter and daughter in law, Patricia Claxton & Nancy Koerber; daughter, Valerie King, Cumberland, Maryland; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and brother and sister in law, Rolland & Irene King, Temecula, California.

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  1. Pat (Tuck) Parton on February 21, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to Raegene and the kids.



  2. Robin Thompson (Bishop) on February 21, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.



  3. Greg Noon on February 21, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    Patti, I am so so sorry for your loss.



  4. Bill and Jan Jackson on February 22, 2018 at 3:11 am

    So sad for your family loss. Wrap our arms around your family with prayers. Cherish our memories of Ivan with joy.



  5. Sue Gandy and RIchard Morris on February 23, 2018 at 9:42 am

    The World has lost a kindness and gentleness it can ill afford… our family was blessed by his deep devoted soul, dry wit, loving hugs and quite calming presence. I will miss my cousin, please give my love to all above Capt’ King,the Wizard of Cards. Sue and Richard



  6. Sandy & Dave Gleich on February 23, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. He was a fine man. Our sincere sympathy to you and yours.



  7. Julie Suppenbach on February 25, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He had a life well lived. My condolences.
    Julie Thoms Suppenbach



  8. Paul's Claxton on March 20, 2024 at 12:04 am

    Please remove my name from. This obit he was not my father I he and wife owed me over 500k I back rent and made up.lies and tried to run me over on my mountain bike
    Paula Claxton my father was the late Patrick J Claxton I was taken from him at age 3 and suffered greatly in their abuse and terrible parenting skills both were terrible alcoholics. They lied and I’m undoing their lies one piece at a time



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