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Submitted: 10/23/14 • Approved: 6/29/21 • Last Updated: 7/2/21 • R758402-G758402-S3
William
Mar 19, 1926
Feb 4, 2021
Jean
Sep 5, 1927
Jun 26, 2010
Bill Wasson joined his wife Jean and son Michael, February 4 after nearly 95 years. Born to a railroading family in Williford, Arkansas, Bill grew up chasing trains around the Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks before graduating from Cabool High School. After a stint in the navy, he earned degrees from the University of Missouri and began his career as an educator, coach and administrator in Missouri’s public schools.
Bill’s conscientious attention to detail, his strategic ability to see around corners and his low-key persistence led to coaching and superintendency successes and top administrative positions with both Missouri State University and some years later Drury University. From MSU Bill became Deputy Commissioner of Education, serving as the chief operating officer for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Jefferson City. Following retirement Bill served on the board of the state teacher retirement system.
Bill is survived by his grandchildren Kristopher Wasson and Michelle Cole, her husband Chris, his great grandchildren Caleb, Austin, Anna and Jacob, and by his daughter-in-law Connie. Graveside service will be February 13 at the Cabool, Missouri cemetery. [greenlawnfuneralhome.com]
Jean (Everett) Wasson passed away on June 26, 2010 at the age of 82 a victim of Alzheimer’s. She had been a resident of The Arbors and the Primrose Health Care Center, now The Maples since October 10, 2002.
Jean was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Jackson County, MO, September 5, 1927, the daughter of Fred and Mamie Everett.
Her early years were spent at Raytown and Elk Creek, MO. She attended the Stultz School through the 5th grad. In 1938 her family moved to Cabool. She attended the Cabool Schools grade 6 through 12 and graduated in 1945. While in high school she participated in many school activities. The Drum Corps as a Twirler and Majorette, Pep Club, Cheerleader, Glee club, Mixed Quartet, Soloist, Volleyball and Softball.
Bill and Jean became friends in grade school, sweethearts in high school and through his service years. They were married August 1, 1948 would have celebrated their 62 anniversary August 1, 2010. After graduating from high school she worked in MFA Laboratory in Cabool transferring to the Springfield lab in 1948 after her marriage.
After moving to Waynesville in 1948, Jean accepted a position in the main PX at Fort Leonard Wood as bookkeeper till her son was born in 1952. She then accepted a position in the main office of Shelter Insurance Company. When Bill accepted a job in Bolivar Jean worked in the Shelter Insurance Office in Bolivar but still found time to be in the church choir, direct the youth choir and teach at the youth summer camp and a be a member of the Women’s Barbershop chorus and quartet.
After Bill accepted the position of Director of Business Operations at SMS in 1965 she worked as receptionist and bookkeeper for the Wedgewood Beauty School. While there she trained for her state certificate for Beauty Operator and School Instructor teaching there till 1971.
In 1975 Jean and her son Michael opened and operated Wholesale Beauty Supply Stores in Springfield and Jefferson City, MO. They operated the stores until 1990 when Michael passed away. The stores were closed soon thereafter. Jean again served as a volunteer, this time at Cox South. She was always happier when working with or helping people young and old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mamie Everett; son Michael Everett Wasson; half brother Harold Everett; half sister Josephine Everett Clemmer; and nephew Bill Everett.
Jean is survived by her husband Bill Wasson; daughter-in-law Connie Wasson Ball; grandchildren Kris Wasson and Michelle Wasson Cole; great grandchildren Caleb Austin and Anna Cole; extended family Beverly Abbott, Bill Abbott, Iris Reid and numerous other family members and a host of friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial and graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm at the Cabool Cemetery, Cabool, MO.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn South Funeral Home at 441 W. Battlefield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Contributed on 10/23/14 by mjrwag
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