Dale Lee Barnum, 71, of Ozawkie, KS, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home. He had lived in Ozawkie 18 years moving from Garden City. He was born June 1, 1949 at Garden City, the son of William Myron and Wilma B. Parish Barnum. He was a 1967 graduate of Leoti High School and he earned a B.S. degree at Ft. Hays State University in 1972. He served as the area Director for the State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services in Western Kansas 33 years, before retiring. He was a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services and was a Master Instructor for the Kansas Hunter Safety Program for 25 years. He was a member of the Tyrian Masonic Lodge of Garden City, the Finney County Chapter of Order of Eastern Star and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Wichita.
He was married to Pamela Sharon Wineinger on June 5, 1993 at Garden City, She survives at the home. He is also survived by two sons, Dave (Marnie) Barnum, Overland Park, Steve (Misty) Barnum, Hutchinson, two daughters, Erika Barnum, Lawrence, Charity (Sam) Deutch, Leawood, one brother, Dean Barnum, Clifton-Clyde, and four grandchildren, Simon, Sherman, Elizabeth and Michelle.
A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be 3:00 PM, Friday, January 8, 2021, at Ozawkie Cemetery, Ozawkie, KS.
Mr. Barnum will lie in repose 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, KS
Memorials suggested to American Red Cross Disaster Services in care of the Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066.
www.barnettfamilyfh.com
