Stephen PossGreeley, KS

Stephen Charles Poss, age 72, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 11, 1952, in Garnett, Kansas, the fourth of six children to Earl Peter and Roberta Phyllis (Legan) Poss. Stephen attended grade school at St. John's in Greeley and graduated from Garnett High with the Class of 1970. Stephen lived a life full of love, hard work, and adventure.

Stephen worked in various blue-collar professions throughout his life, including a significant time with Donohue Trucking, Ross Truckline as well as offering backhoe and dump truck services. A true jack-of-all-trades, he was also a mechanic, and his extensive skills and hardworking nature served him well in his farming, ranching and truck-driving careers. He was known for his humbleness, never thinking of himself as better than anyone else and he embraced whatever came along in life with simple humor and sarcasm.

Stephen was united in marriage to Jayne Brown on May 26, 1979 and enjoyed his life with her until her unexpected passing on March 9, 1998. This union was blessed with four daughters, Hannah, Rachel, Emily & Meghan. He cherished his family deeply, and his children and grandchildren were always at the center of his world. His love for them was immense, and they carry forward his legacy.

After Jayne's passing, Stephen honored her memory by serving St. John's school wherever he could including being on the St. John's School Council for years, always donating to the fundraisers financially or with his time. He was a faithful St. John's parish member his entire life, often helping with preparing scrambled eggs for their breakfasts or you could find him washing dishes. Stephen was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need, without judgment or questions.

He was blessed to enjoy the later years of his life with his wife Glenda Pedersen, whom he married on October 1, 2022. Together, they explored new places, including the mountains and ocean of Oregon, and enjoyed activities like whale watching, always eager to make lasting memories.

Stephen was a fan of John Wayne movies, working on the farm, and enjoying a very simple life. A memorable moment for the girls were the trips to Alabama in the semi to pick up cattle. His life was defined by the joy he found in family, hard work, his humor and the pursuit of new experiences.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Roberta Poss, wife Jayne Poss, mother-in- law Jean Brown, father-in-law Ed Brown, brothers-in-law Kenny Osler, Will Minis & Steve Brown, nephew Kevin Rush.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda Pedersen of the home; his daughters, Hannah & husband Blake Thompson, kids Owen, Nora, Molly, Ruby & Greta of Kincaid, Kansas, Rachel Poss & daughter Amelia of Greeley, Emily & husband Brandon Benedict, kids Willis, Claire & Jayne of Garnett, Meghan & husband Zach Penland kids Ellie, Zoey, Elijah, Wyatt & Silas of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Step- children Cecil Elliott and wife Isabel, son Phen of Ottawa, Kansas; Aubrey Elliott & son Asher of Salem, Oregon; five siblings, Linda Marcusen of Prairie Village, Kansas, Michael Poss and Randy White of LaCygne, Kansas, James Poss and Kathy of Lane, Kansas, Janice Poss and Marlys Eidsvoog of Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, Eileen Poss of Garnett, Kansas; many nieces and nephews.

Stephen's life was a testament to hard work, love for family, and a sense of adventure. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. John's Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. Burial will follow in the St. John's Cemetery, Greeley.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite pearl snap shirt on Wednesday night, January 15, 2025, in Stephen's honor. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday evening at St. John's Church, followed by visitation from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic School and left in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Condolences may be left for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com

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