Ralph E. Trent, better known as “Cotton”, 93, of Kansas City, KS passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Visitation was at 10 a.m., funeral at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 17, at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS. Burial followed in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Cotton was born on March 29, 1923 in Bonner Springs, KS and was a lifelong area resident. He served his country with the U.S. Army deploying to the Philippines during WWII. He was an owner/operator of Superior Sand & Gravel Co. on the Kansas River in Muncie, KS for over 35 years. He loved to hunt and fish, and was a true outdoorsman. He was never happier than when surrounded by family and friends. His humble generosity will remain an enduring example to all who knew him. His keen sense of humor and sharp wit will bring laughter for many more years. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Monte Holman, in 1989. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Doris, of the home. Two children, Rex Trent of Piper, KS. and Brenda Stafford of Overland Park, KS. Three grandchildren, Nate Stafford, Mallory Vandenberg (Chad), Ashley Trent and a step granddaughter Christina Droge. Three great grandchildren, Adaline Vandenberg, Reece Shaker, Dillon Shaker and two step greatgrandchildren, Bonnie Droge and Trent Droge. Memorial tributes were directed to Wyandotte United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Kansas.
Ralph E. Trent, better known as “Cotton”, 93, of Kansas City, KS passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Visitation was at 10 a.m., funeral at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 17, at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS. Burial followed in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Cotton was born on March 29, 1923 in Bonner Springs, KS and was a lifelong area resident. He served his country with the U.S. Army deploying to the Philippines during WWII. He was an owner/operator of Superior Sand & Gravel Co. on the Kansas River in Muncie, KS for over 35 years. He loved to hunt and fish, and was a true outdoorsman. He was never happier than when surrounded by family and friends. His humble generosity will remain an enduring example to all who knew him. His keen sense of humor and sharp wit will bring laughter for many more years. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Monte Holman, in 1989. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Doris, of the home. Two children, Rex Trent of Piper, KS. and Brenda Stafford of Overland Park, KS. Three grandchildren, Nate Stafford, Mallory Vandenberg (Chad), Ashley Trent and a step granddaughter Christina Droge. Three great grandchildren, Adaline Vandenberg, Reece Shaker, Dillon Shaker and two step greatgrandchildren, Bonnie Droge and Trent Droge. Memorial tributes were directed to Wyandotte United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Kansas.
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