Patsy Atwater, a wonderful wife, mother and friend left us December 17, 2014. Patsy attended College of the Pacific where she

met her husband Lee, and they were married at Morris Chapel in 1949.She raised a family of four children: Cheyenne, Nancy,

David and Jud. She left five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Patsy was a fearless

adventuress. She was a sailplane pilot, high sierra hiker, world traveler, and First Mate on Sempre Avanti, the family boat.

The care of Hospice was of great comfort to Patsy and the family.

Donations in her memory can be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Michael Gordon Harper, 73, Mission Hills, Kan., passed away September 22, 2014. He was born Nov. 28, 1940, in Haven, Kan., to Evelyn and Orville Harper. He attended Washburn University for two years where he pledged Phi Delta Theta fraternity which proved a love and continuing focus throughout his life. He finished his education at the University of Southern California. Professionally, he worked for 18 years as U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum's State Director. He followed this as Advisor to Ambassador Howard Baker of Tokyo, Japan. He will be remembered for many things including his sense of humor, tearing up at the mere mention of Kate Smith's rendition of God Bless America, long walks twirling a chain and documenting, via video, nearly every aspect of his children's lives. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, sons, Todd (wife Laura, grandsons Noah and Adam), Chris, and Doug and daughter, Angela and mother, Evelyn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to K.C. Phi Delta Theta Education Fund (to be mailed to the funeral home) or The Children's Place, 2 East 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Mission Hills Country Club. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com Arr.: Overland Park Funeral Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224, www.overlandparkchapel.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=172604982#sthash.XEhvnz2Z.dpuf