William Ryburn (Bill), 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. A Visitation will be on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Carson-Speaks Chapel from 4-6:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Mt. Washington Cemetery with graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Monday April, 23, 2018. After service in the Army, he and his family moved to Independence in 1957 and resided there until his passing. Bill worked at several companies before joining TWA as a mechanic until his retirement in 1995. He spent his retirement years restoring vintage tractors, traveling and helping out friends and family wherever a mechanic, carpenter, etc. was needed.
He leaves behind daughters, Helga and her husband James, Anita and her husband Richard, granddaughter Catherine, grandson John and wife Amy: and great granddaughters Willa and Ellie. He is now reunited with his wife Maria- forever together.