Lawrence Richard Stapleton Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lawrence Richard Stapleton of Chetopa, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 10, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Lawrence Richard departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Lawrence Richard. Though Lawrence Richard may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Raymond and Maggie Dot Stapleton (Poor); his daughter Marcy Rutledge; and his sisters, Lil West and Barbara Long.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Stapleton; his children, Dennis Stapleton of Chetopa, KS, David Stapleton of Jupiter, FL, Chris Stapleton of Chetopa, KS, Beth Vincent of Bloomington, IL, Teresa Hall of Oklahoma and Kimberly Moon of Mound Valley, KS; and his sisters, Betty Lunday of Oswego, KS and Wilma Nash of Hallowell, KS.. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.
