In Memory Of
Major Richard Seymour
1938
2015
Major Richard Seymour
May 14, 1938 — January 3, 2015
Major Richard "Sherman" Seymour (USAR Ret.), 76, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born May 14, 1938 in Wichita, KS, the son of Sherman "August" and Charlotte "Emma" (Buell) Seymour. He was a 1957 graduate of Dodge City High School and later achieved a Master's Degree. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958. He served as a nurse during Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart and later served in Desert Storm, retiring after 27 years of service.
Sherman was a Nursing Professor with Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina, KS and taught LPN and CNA at KAW Area Tech in Topeka. He also was employed by the Topeka VA Hospital.
He was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church, Phillip Billard Post No. 1650 of the VFW and Purple Heart Organization in Topeka.
Sherman married Virginia Williamson in 1959. She preceded him in death in 1995. He married Marian R. Stovall on July 1, 1996 in Auburn, KS. She survives. Other survivors include four children, Debbie (Gil) Barnett, Keller, TX, David (Mary Kay) Seymour, Topeka, Dan (Stephanie) Seymour, Ft. Worth, TX and Diana (Scott) Stauffer, Avondale, AZ; two step-children, Kyle Ohlsen, Topeka and Sarah (Billy) Wall, Topeka; 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous cousins; and an aunt.
Sherman was cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 Southwest Eveningside Drive, Topeka, KS 66614. Military honors will be conducted by Ft. Riley Funeral Detail. Graveside inurnment will be at the Augusta Cemetery, August, KS at a later date.
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service in Topeka is assisting the family.
To leave a special message for Richard's family, please visit the guestbook below button above.
He was born May 14, 1938 in Wichita, KS, the son of Sherman "August" and Charlotte "Emma" (Buell) Seymour. He was a 1957 graduate of Dodge City High School and later achieved a Master's Degree. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958. He served as a nurse during Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart and later served in Desert Storm, retiring after 27 years of service.
Sherman was a Nursing Professor with Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina, KS and taught LPN and CNA at KAW Area Tech in Topeka. He also was employed by the Topeka VA Hospital.
He was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church, Phillip Billard Post No. 1650 of the VFW and Purple Heart Organization in Topeka.
Sherman married Virginia Williamson in 1959. She preceded him in death in 1995. He married Marian R. Stovall on July 1, 1996 in Auburn, KS. She survives. Other survivors include four children, Debbie (Gil) Barnett, Keller, TX, David (Mary Kay) Seymour, Topeka, Dan (Stephanie) Seymour, Ft. Worth, TX and Diana (Scott) Stauffer, Avondale, AZ; two step-children, Kyle Ohlsen, Topeka and Sarah (Billy) Wall, Topeka; 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous cousins; and an aunt.
Sherman was cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 Southwest Eveningside Drive, Topeka, KS 66614. Military honors will be conducted by Ft. Riley Funeral Detail. Graveside inurnment will be at the Augusta Cemetery, August, KS at a later date.
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service in Topeka is assisting the family.
To leave a special message for Richard's family, please visit the guestbook below button above.
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