Paula Kathlene Vannaman

Paula K. Vannaman, 65, of Kansas City, MO, died July 2, 2009, in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, July 10, 2009, at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO. Paula was born June 2, 1944, in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Center High School in Kansas City; attended UMKC and William Jewel College; and graduated from the University of Kansas. She was a teacher at Santa Fe Trail Elementary School and Colonial Presbyterian Preschool. Paula is remembered for her faith, her generosity, her love of family, and her many steadfast friendships. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willodine and Glen Shaffer, and her sister Charlene Barling; and she is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dr. Donald Vannaman; Daughter Verity Kelpin and husband Dale Kelpin; Daughter Kayra Moloney and husband Kevin Moloney; Son Kipp Vannaman and wife Dr. Kylie Vannaman; four grandchildren: Larresa, Rowan, Caelan, and Olli; and brothers Stephen Shaffer and Dr. Stan Shaffer. Memorial donations may be made to Colonial Presbyterian Church. Local arrangements are under the direction of Perry Funeral Home, Perry, OK. Condolences may be sent using our online guestbook at www.perryfuneralh.com