Rayburn Victor Tappendick, 82, passed away on August 16, 2023 at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS.
Ray was born on July 02, 1941 in Holyrood, KS to parents Oscar and Deloris (Becker) Tappendick.
Ray enjoyed family, gardening, working in the yard, cooking and cars. Every Sunday was family supper, his specialty was Meat loaf, Ray probably had 100 recipes for Meat loaf, and never made it the same twice. He loved cars and going to car shows, especially the lead sled car show. Ray asked that when he passes away, to make sure he was wearing his glasses as he wanted to see who all attends his funeral. He was so witty I remember him being told to have patience, and he replied if I wanted patience , I would have bought a hospital, he was told by one of his care givers that he didn't like change, his reply was no I like bills. Ray was a stubborn German, ask some of his care givers, but also loving, he would help anybody out.
Dad was always willing to take free stuff from venders, you were sure to get a bag at one and almost like trick or treating see how much you could get before leaving, going to Sam's club was always fun for free samples of food. He loved trick or treating especially if he scored a beer. I’m not sure if it was the early morning and all day wresting meets watching the grandkids wrestle or the biscuits and gravy. He always found a way to help support them whether it was going to a wrestling meet, gymnastics or taking a shot at the voice. If there was ever to be a shortage of self-tapping screws, aluminum or scrap pieces of plexiglass he was sure to have it and if you ever thought of trying to move any sort of object from the deck or fence you had another thing coming because the supply of liquid nail was plentiful. His wit of common sense was hilarious, you don't take your car to a grocery store to get worked on. Dad loved automobiles, if it had an engine and wheels if was worth checking out. Monster trucks, mud pulls, tractor pulls, drag races and car shows were at the top of the list.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife: Nancy (Vanatta) Tappendick; Son: Roy Tappendick; Daughters: Vickie Ray, Jammie Marie and Tarrie Kay Tappendick; Granddaughter: Amber Lynn Tappendick; 2 Sisters: Sharon Dalme and Sylvia Armbrust; 2 brothers: Gene and Kay Tappendick
Ray is survived by Wife: Becky Tappendick (Post) of the home; Sons: Jason Tappendick and companion Jodi James, Ray Tappendick of Augusta, KS; Others: Stephanie Tappendick (Daughter-in-Law) of Independence, MO, Verna Boiston (Sister) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Gina Anderson (Granddaughter) and spouse Zak of Platte City, MO, Taylor Tappendick (Grandson) and spouse Bri of Park City, KS, Nick Tappendick (Grandson) of Salina, KS, Travis Tappendick (Grandson) and spouse Mary of Junction City, KS, Gary Tappendick (Grandson) and spouse Rebekah of Augusta, GA, Great - Grandchildren; Anne Tappendick - Westlund (Daughter -in - Law) and spouse Keith of Newton, IA.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5 - 7 PM at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, the family requests that you wear a classic car shirt for the funeral. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Staff and Caregivers of Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care they took of Ray over the last few years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com