John WM Dunshee Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John W. Dunshee, of Cedar Hill, MO, passed away in his home, just a couple weeks shy of his 81st birthday. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, which never dimmed his spirit or his smile, John, who was surrounded by Grace, his wife and best friend of 60 years as well as his children and grandchildren, peacefully journeyed home to be with his Heavenly Father. John was born on June 24, 1939 in, the youngest child of five of Margie Dunshee, in rural Missouri in humble and hard times. John learned quickly to be smart, resourceful, and hard-working. No job was ever beneath him. John taught himself to play guitar and playing and singing was a source of great joy and inspiration for him and his family. He lived a life of integrity and was a loving, devoted family man. He worked hard and was known as a kind man of great wisdom and was a strong servant-leader not only in his family, but also in his church and the communities in which he worked and lived. John had a wonderful sense of humor, an easy smile and terrific laughter. He always treated others with respect and kindness and developed lasting friendships. He was generous and always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He cherished his wife, his family and his home. He was a devoted Christian, and never strayed from his values. John leaves behind a 6 foot 6 hole in the hearts of countless family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted wife and best friend Grace (Reynolds), his children, John (Chrissy) Dunshee and Lora (Jim) Claywell, his grandchildren, Ashtyn (Robert) North, Cameron Claywell, Megan (Justin) Selsor, Kaitlin Claywell, Jordan (Teddy) Bjornstad, and Jacob Dunshee, and two great-grandchildren, Avery and Sophia, with one on the way. His dear sisters, Wanda (Pat) Patterson, and Gerry (August) Stough and their families, along with the families of his two siblings who preceded him in death, Orville (Betty) Dunshee and Delores (Don) Ennis, as well as his Johnston family cousins will miss him greatly. He will be missed by his wife’s family whom he loved dearly and counted as his own, and the extended families and of his children and grandchildren as well as friends he made along the way. To know him was to love him as he made everyone feel like family

John WM Dunshee

June 24, 1939 - June 7, 2020