Quilt 6

Quilt 6: Diane Halter

My daughter, Kayla, is truly missed by family, friends, and especially her 18 year old sister, Nicole

Quilt 6: Ronald Roger Payton

Ronald was a hard working man with simple wants. He worked on his grandpa’s farm when he was young. He then spent over 30 years in the butcher business. When he “retired” he worked at a group home for mentally handicapped men. Ron loved those guys. He also loved his 8 children and thought the sun rose and set in his grandchildren. We never thought too much about donation until a granddaughter needed a kidney. Although we knew his organs weren’t good because of the diabetes, we knew that maybe other parts could be used and they were. I just wanted to let you know the kind of man Ronald was.

Quilt 6: Kenneth Creech

My husband, Kenneth Creech was a salesman with a love of boating. The square is a replica of his wooden cruiser. Its name is “Sails Call.” If people were looking for him, he was probably on “Sails Call.” He would be proud to know that we gave his corneas.

Sharon Creech

Quilt 6: Dr. Dora Arneson

Dr. Dora Arneson was an only child, both her parents died before she was twelve. She was witty and smart, never bitter. Receiving both her undergraduate and doctorate from the University of Missouri, she was a devoted MU fan. She didn’t have children of her own, yet she devoted much of her life in developing testing for newborns. Her favorite times were spent with her friends either on a beach, shopping at the Mall of America, or living up to her philosophy “if the shoe fits, buy it.” She loved her cats and the color purple. Those receiving her organs truly have a part of an extraordinary woman.

Sincerely, Deb McCurnin

Quilt 6: Jacki Rupp Scott

1974 – 2004

The quilt block, in memory or our daughter Jacki, was made from a scrap of her wedding dress material and the letter is the exact color of the dress she wore as a basketball homecoming queen attendant. Her sudden death has changed our lives forever, but she has left us her 2 small children, husband, brother, sister-in-law and niece with many wonderful memories. We miss her terribly, but find comfort in knowing that she lives on eternally and that she has added quality of life to a donor recipient.

Quilt 6: Roy Dale Zink

1958 – 2000

Dear God, Thank you for this moment, for the past, and for the future. Thank you for making the decision to take our Daddy. We didn’t want him to go, but now we realize how much he was loved. We are glad he is with you. Many families are rejoicing because he donated parts of himself to them. That’s why our quilt block says, “The Beat Goes On” in some very deserving person with our Dad’s heart. Amen.

Thank You God, Kentra and Erica Zink Age 11 & Age 6

Quilt 6: Bethany Wiedensaul

Bethany was a Junior at the University of Kansas. She was driving home to Wichita for Thanksgiving break on Tuesday night, November 23, 2004. Just eleven short miles from the exit she needed to take on the turnpike, she collided with a semi-truck. Bethany was a teacher’s assistant in the anatomy lab at KU. She was planning on becoming a Physical Therapist or a Nurse. We knew she would want to donate her organs to help others. She had it designated on her driver’s license. We hope many benefitted from these donations. She’s smiling in heaven today, because we could help others.

Bethany Weidensaul’s family

March 18, 2005

Quilt 6: Kayla Kristine Weddle

04/22/1992 – 01/23/2005

Thanks to all of you and God bless all for the wonderful things that you do for the donor families and friends. My daughter, Kayla, is truly missed by family, friends and especially her eighteen year old sister, Nicole. We will not be able to attend the function in Wichita, but our prayers and well wishes will be with everyone.

Sincerely, Leslie Weddle

Quilt 6: Jarod Alan Merrill

10/08/1986 – 06/04/2005

Jarod was a vibrant young man. He loved to hunt and fish. He loved just hanging around with his friends and just being a kid. Jarod just graduated from high school 3 weeks prior to his death. His life was just beginning as an adult. All he ever wanted to do was grow up. At a very young age, Jarod decided to be an organ donor. He sat with me each night at the table while I studied to become a nurse. He and I learned together how we could help others. I wrote a paper while in nursing school on Organ and Tissue Donation and he, at that time, said to me,”Mom if I die, I want to donate my organs.” He was 11 years old. Who would think just 7 years later he would be doing just that? I miss you so much my dear Son!

Jarod’s Mom, Rhonda Douthit