Joseph Dean Gaston

Joe Gaston, 67, Kansas City, MO. passed away Oct. 11, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident. Friends and family may attend a "Celebration of Life Service� at 7:00 pm, Sat., Oct. 15, 2005 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Cremation. Joe was born Aug. 31, 1938 to James and Beulah Gaston. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Northeast High School in 1956. Joe worked for Bird & Fletcher before going to work for Prier Brass where he worked for 25 years. After Prier went out of business, Joe worked for Major Cadillac before retiring in 2000. After retiring, he worked part-time for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Joe was a musician and a member of the band "The Crew�. He played rhythm guitar and was the lead singer. They played 15 years in various events, lounges and bars in Independence and Kansas City. Joe later did a single for 12 years. He had a love of music, sports, and the game of golf. He was a member of Royal Meadows Golf Course and was a member of the Men�s Club at Painted Hills. He met Kathy, the love of his life and they married in Las Vegas in 1978. They shared a love for traveling and took many memorial trips throughout their marriage. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gaston; his mother, Beulah Bridegan; and his brother, Jim Gaston. He leaves his wife Kathy, of the home; brothers Gene Gaston, Independence, MO; Don Gaston, Raymore, MO; and a sister Diane Harding, Independence, MO. He also leaves nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Step across tomorrow,
Past all your yesterdays,
Feel their love surround you
In soft caressing waves.
Know that all who�ve gone before
Walk with you hand in hand,
For they are ever watchful
In a place called Morningland.
And sorrow cannot hurt you,
And grief it does not last,
But Love endures forever
Though Eternity should pass
Pam Lyons.