Lannie never met a stranger. He spoke to everyone and enjoyed sharing and talking with everyone. As a young man, he spent much of his time chasing excitement and fun which generated more than a handful of entertaining stories. In the summer of 1970, he met the love of his life, then after dating for a short while, they married. Through life’s challenges, celebrations, struggles and successes, his love for her only grew greater over their many years together. He loved all of his family, and he took great joy in family gatherings for the holidays, cards games on the weekends, summer gatherings at the lakes, and everywhere else we came together. He loved everyone, and while the words to express may not have come often in his earlier years, it was always clear in his acts of service.
When someone was in need, he did not know how to say no. At times, he may not have had much to offer in the way of assistance, but he always offered everything he had in the form of time, effort, support and caring. He did not limit his acts of service to family either, because as mentioned at the opening, he never met a stranger. Whether a neighbor needed a hand with a project or someone he just met needed assistance on the side of the road, he gave his time and attention to those that needed it. When not in service to others, Lannie enjoyed cars, particularly a ’78 li’l Red Express and a ’56 Chevy Bel Air and cooking, for others or for himself. The garage and kitchen were his domains.
Early in his career, he worked at a local restaurant in Merriam, and then later Lannie worked at a truck stop in 1970 where he handled general maintenance on vehicles. Later, he worked construction for a few years, but in the face of fluctuating work hours due to the weather and the impact on his income while starting his life with his family, he began working at Empire Plastics in 1974. He spent the rest of his career, 36 years, at Empire, much of it as the first shift foreman. He retired in September of 2010 due to medical needs.
Lannie is preceded in death by his parents and two siblings: Ladean Most and Lowen Most.He is survived by his wife, Nora Jane Most; children: Brian Most and wife Jennifer, Ryan Most and wife Jennifer, Timothy Most and wife Allison all residing in Olathe; sister: Luan Reddell of Olathe; brother: Lance Most of Gardner, grandchildren: Montana, Ava, Macy and Cooper; and great-grandchild: Ezekiel.
There will be a gathering on February 23rd, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm with memorial service to follow at 7:00pm at the McGilley and Frye Funeral Home, 105 E Loula St., Olathe, KS 66061. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Lannie’s name to the American Cancer Society.
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