1925
Herbert
2015
Herbert Willans
September 28, 1925 — November 27, 2015
Herbert E. Willans, 90, of Gladstone, Mo. passed away November 27, 2015. Memorial services will be 10:00 am Saturday December 5th at Terrace Park Funeral Home (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek), with visitation preceding services 9:00 – 10:00 am. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Herbert was a proud Army veteran of World War II, receiving 2 purple hearts. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, who enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. He was a lifetime member of the N.R.A., American Legion and V.F.W.. He was a licensed commercial pilot in international air freight with approximately 30,000 flight hours. He was a personal pilot for Harry S. Truman in his early political years. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Willans, 2 sons, Tom and Paul Willans, brother, Cecil, and cousin, Harriett. Survivors include numerous close friends, Dave and Roni Turk, daughter in law, Becky Collum, and special friend, Ann Crosley. Online condolences may be left at TerraceParkFuneral.com.
Herbert was a proud Army veteran of World War II, receiving 2 purple hearts. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, who enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. He was a lifetime member of the N.R.A., American Legion and V.F.W.. He was a licensed commercial pilot in international air freight with approximately 30,000 flight hours. He was a personal pilot for Harry S. Truman in his early political years. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Willans, 2 sons, Tom and Paul Willans, brother, Cecil, and cousin, Harriett. Survivors include numerous close friends, Dave and Roni Turk, daughter in law, Becky Collum, and special friend, Ann Crosley. Online condolences may be left at TerraceParkFuneral.com.
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