William Addison Waggoner
Feb. 1, 1946 - June 16, 2004
William Addison Waggoner, 58, of Denver, CO, formerly of Osawatomie, KS, died June 16, 2004, in Willard, MO, after being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer three months earlier.
Bill was born Feb. 1, 1946, at Altoona, KS. He was the son of John Addison
and Ruby (Gloyd) Waggoner. After graduation from NHS, he enlisted
in the Navy. He served in the Vietnam War onboard the USS Hornet. He
was also known throughout his life as a "jack of all trades."
He married Karen Watson Feb. 21, 1969, in Miami, OK. They made their home in Osawatomie, moved to Humboldt in 1991, and then to Welda in 1997. Karen preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 1999.
Bill worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and then for the Osawatomie Police Department as a law enforcement officer starting in 1985. He transferred to the city water department in 1987. He later worked for the Miami County Sheriff's Department and the Allen County Sheriff's Department until 1997, when he became disabled.
He enjoyed the outdoors, such as fishing, hunting, camping, yard work and growing flowers, as well as traveling to new places and sightseeing. He liked meeting new people and making friends wherever he went, and it was said many times that "he never met a stranger." He also loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and three brothers: Jim, Kenny and Fred. He was survived by two sons: Michael Waggoner of Humboldt and William Poston of Atlanta, GA; five daughters: Sherri Hoskins of Osawatomie, Lisa Morrison of Lone Elm, KS, Kimberly Miller of Englewood, CO, Shonalea Schulze of Englewood, CO, and Tammy Chase of Pensacola, FL; two brothers: Don Waggoner of Buffalo, MO, and Guy Waggoner of Willard, MO; six sisters: Mavis Hughes of Neodesha, Pat Goll of Braymer, MO, Sandi Schulze of Kansas City, KS, Marjorie Gueulette of Springfield, MO, Robin Dedrick of Stanley, KS, and Jackie Cooley of Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Burial was in Osawatomie Cemetery. Rev. David Sherlock officiated at the graveside service. A military service was conducted by a unit from Fort Riley, KS.
