Myron L. Lady passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the Village Manor Nursing Home at the age of 95.
He was born April 2, 1929 at the rural Abilene family farm, the son of Cornelius and Frances (Lenhert) Lady.
Most of his life was spent in the Abilene area. He graduated from Chapman High School, attended Upland College in California graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, and later furthered his education at Kansas State University and Emporia State University earning his Master's Degree.
While attending college in California he met and married Mary E. Gish of Upland, California on November 1, 1951. They were married for 52 years and from this union three children were born, Brian, Susan and James. Mary preceded him in death on April 5, 2003.
Myron taught elementary school for 35 years (one year at rural Chronister, two years at Navarre and the remainder at Talmage Elementary) and received a Master Teacher Award. After Mary's death, he continued to farm for a few years and volunteered at an adult assisted living facility in Pennsylvania for a year.
Myron accepted Christ as his Savior as a child and his faith was meaningful to him all his life. He was a lifetime member of the Brethren in Christ Church north of Abilene until recent years the Abilene Brethren in Christ Church. Faithfully he served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon and was on various boards and committees. Additionally, he served on the New Mexico Navajo Brethren in Christ Mission Board. Myron also was a representative from the Brethren in Christ denomination for the Regional Mennonite Central Committee and experiences on that board influenced his life regarding the needs of humanity.
Additionally, he served on the Dickinson County Historical Society board, a member of the Talmage Lions Club, the Retired Teachers Association, and was a hospital volunteer.
Myron loved to bicycle and the bike always went along with them while traveling. He participated in Bike Across Kansas five times and in recent years was seen riding his three wheeled bike in Abilene. Playing the piano (which he did as part of his devotions), canoeing, camping, and his love of reading (especially his Bible) were all lifelong interests. Traveling in the United States, Mexico, Turkey and Central America with Mary as well as Alaska, Africa, and the Panama Canal with other family members were all memorable trips.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, and sisters Martha Lady and Mary Olive Lady Bundy.
Myron is survived by his sister Ruth Ann Engle (John) of Maine, son Brian Lady (Joyce) of Abilene, daughter Susan Yiengst Kappes (Jim) of Atlanta, and son James Lady (Lisa) of Seattle. Grandchildren Josh Lady (Megan), David Lady (Katie), Trina Yarnall (Norm), Chad Yiengst (Mandy) and Andrea Kappes and great grandchildren Emery and Beckett Lady, Ike, Zach and Sam Lady, Luke and Ella Yarnall, Everett and Preston Yiengst, and Marley Kappes were all special to him. He is also survived by nieces Jenny and Susie Engle.
Visitation with family and friends will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Abilene Brethren in Christ Church at 2:00 with the memorial service following at 3:00. Officiating will be Pastors Matt Davis and Dale Engle. Internment will take place at the Union Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions in memory of Myron can be made to Brethren in Christ Missions, Mennonite Central Committee, or the Talmage Historical Society and Event Center. Contributions may be sent to Martin Becker Carson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St. Abilene, KS 67410.