Donald Stonger

Donald Lee Stonger, 86 of Independence, MO, passed away, Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Life Care of Grandview. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Donations may be made to Troop 203 of the Boy Scouts of America, 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131. Donald was born October 24, 1927 in Independence, MO to Alma Henry and Faye (Simpson) Stonger and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a beloved husband and father who enjoyed gardening and landscaping. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a active member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was a member of the College Park congregation of the Community of Christ. He is survived by; his loving wife of 65 years, Audrey of the home; 3 sons, Mike Stonger of Midland, MI, Rick Stonger and wife Lynne of Colorado Springs, CO and Frank Stonger and wife Alonda of Longview, TX; a brother, Gerald Stonger of Independence, MO; 6 grandchildren, Laura, Stewart, Cody, Todd, Megan and Jason and 5 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)