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“Before I begin , I would like to show my deepest sympathy on the passing of Jon. I am not sure whether I got the right Scown Family of Kansas because...Read More »
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1 of 16 | Posted by: Steven Kuay - Singapore
“My best memory of Jon is christmas of 2007 when he got the simpsons movie from Alexis. He was so excited to watch that movie and we ended up watching...Read More »
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Allie - Overlannd park, KS
“Norman, Leslie and LaRetta,
I'm am so sorry about Jon. If there can be any peace at this time, it is to know that Jon accomplished what many never...Read More »
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Jennifer Morris - Oakland, CA
“LaRetta, Leslie and the whole Scown family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of Jon. I know you have all had a difficult year, but remember that...Read More »
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4 of 16 | Posted by: Ron McMillan
“Jon has had a huge influence in my life. Although I wasn't able to spend a large amount of time he instilled in me a love of muscle cars and...Read More »
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5 of 16 | Posted by: N. Jared Seamons - Duchesne, UT
“To the Scown family: So very sorry for your loss. Jon was a true friend to me for nearly twenty years. Jon was allways there with a smile ready to...Read More »
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Tim Savage - De Soto, KS
“Jon always seemed shy, but very caring. We never did get to see the family very often, but Jon always had a smile and a listening ear whenever we...Read More »
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7 of 16 | Posted by: John & Elaine MacLean - Orem, UT
“Robin me and my family are very sorry for your loss. We want you to know that we're here for you on this rough journey ahead and send all are love to...Read More »
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Brandi Noe - Blue Springs, MO
“I lived next door to Jon , grew up knowing his love for life kindness towards others. He is my best friend , brother , one of the best men in the...Read More »
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9 of 16 | Posted by: Jesse Kalebaugh
“Jon lived down the street from my parents. He was a funny, caring man that made everybody laugh. Either with his corny jokes or his sometimes...Read More »
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Georgia and DJ Gibson
“When Rich and Leslie were returning from China with Jennifer, the families were at the airport to welcome the new arrival. We were all gathered...Read More »
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Connie McCoy - Atchison, KS
“Jon,
Sure glad we all got to see you and Robin at the Daytona 500 function. We all had a great time together. It's hard to accept we won't see you...Read More »
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12 of 16 | Posted by: Don Rowland - Kansas City, KS
“I'll always remember the good old times we went hunting along with Kevin and I when he was smaller. Just a little kid, seem's hard to imagine that...Read More »
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13 of 16 | Posted by: Phillip and Carole Weinrich, KCMO
“So very Sorry for your loss and the worlds loss of Jon.... He was one of a kind with a heart of gold... I met them all at Perry one summer and we had...Read More »
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Michael "Tools" Flanery - KS
“Dear Aunt LaRetta, Robin, Leslie, Norman and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of heartache. We can't express our sympathy...Read More »
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Blaine & Vickie Hatch & Family - UT
“The staff of D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel wish to extend sincere condolences to the Scown family.
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16 of 16 | Posted by: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel - KS
Jon Edward Scown, 47, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009.
Jon was born to LaMar & LaRetta Scown on October 22, 1961, in Burlingame, CA. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1980 and obtained an ASE certification from Baily Technical School.
Jon married his best friend and perfect mate, Robin McVey on October 2, 2004.
Jon was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin in 1993 and his father LaMar last June. Survivors include his wife, Robin, of the home; his daughter, Kaitlin Arey, Spring Hill; his mother, LaRetta Scown, Overland Park; his brother, Norman Scown and wife Linda of Rowlette, TX; his sister, Leslie Myers and husband Richard, Liberty, MO; his nephew, Evan and his nieces Summer, Jennifer and Allison and more great friends than we'll ever know.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2009, and funeral services will be 2pm Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - both at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204.
Please send memorial contributions to:
Elvis Barnes
122 Blake St,
P. O. Box 13469
Edwardsville, KS 66113
