She attended schools in Kansas City, Kan., Kansas City, Mo., Platte City, Mo. and graduated from Leavenworth High School with the class of 1952. After graduation, she worked several years at Fort Leavenworth in the Transportation Office, Ordinance Office and the Outpatient Clinic at Lowe Hall Station Hospital.
On July 10, 1954, Nancy married Samuel Hale Kiser, III at the Old Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception. She is survived by a sister, Donna Jane Bailey; her children, S. H. Kiser, IV of San Antonio, Texas, Gerald Kent Kiser and wife Melissa of Entiat, Wash., Laurie Leigh Kiser Daniels and husband Zen of Leavenworth; and one grandson, Austin Hale Kiser, of Entiat, Wash.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; a sister, Judith Kay Benn; and one infant daughter, Katherine Lynn Kiser.
Nancy was known by her friends and family as a lover of music. She studied guitar as a young child and enjoyed performing in the Kansas City/Leavenworth area. Her instructor formed an orchestra, composed of all of his students, and they played music for dances. The money they earned was used to take the group on trips all over the United States and Canada. When Nancy was seven, she was part of the group that went to Niagara Falls, N.Y. Two years later, the group took another trip to Chicago, Ill., where they performed on a radio program. This was the last trip they could make because it was during WWII and all means of travel was reserved for our friends in the military.
In 1965, she and her family moved back to Leavenworth. While living in KC she was encouraged to teach guitar lessons. It was her pleasure to resume teaching after returning to Leavenworth, Kan.
She was a member of PEO, PTA and a den mother for the Leavenworth Cub Scouts.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice.
Together ♥♥♥ Forever
Samuel Hale Kiser, III, 93, of Leavenworth, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Providence Medical Center. He was born Oct. 30, 1922, at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, the son of Samuel Hale Kiser, Jr. and Elizabeth F. (Carroll) Kiser.He attended Leavenworth public schools from kindergarten through senior year and graduated with the class of 1942. From 1942 through 1946, Hale served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning four battle stars during his period of service. He spent 2 years overseas in Australia, New Guinea, The Philippines and served occupation duty in Kure/Hiroshima, Japan.
On July 10, 1954, Hale was united in marriage to Nancy L. Cockrum at the Old Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception. She survives at the home. He is also survived by his children, S. H. (Andra) Kiser, IV of San Antonio, Texas; Gerald Kent (Melissa) Kiser of Entiat, Wash.; Laurie Leigh (Zen) Kiser Daniels of Leavenworth; a granddaughter, Kayla Anne Veilleux of Woodinville, Wash; and a grandson, Austin Hale Kiser, of Entiat, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Katherine Lynn Kiser; and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth (Kiser) Rood and Ellen Carroll (Kiser) Weber.
In 1946 he returned to Leavenworth from overseas military duty and attended The University of Kansas. He also worked for J.C. Penney in their Management Training Program. In 1952 he advanced his career by taking employment with McGuire’s Clothing Store in Leavenworth. In 1956 a job opportunity came about with Emery, Bird, Thayer in Kansas City, Mo. where he became Men’s Department Clothing Buyer, advancing to the position of Merchandise Manager. In 1964 Hale decided to move back to Leavenworth and open Kiser’s Men’s Wear. He owned and managed this store for 15 years and raised his family in a wonderful small town environment. Due to economic challenges during this time Hale found it necessary to close his store.
Hale accepted an offer in 1979 from Dillard’s to manage one of their stores in the Dallas, Texas area. In 1981 he advanced his career by accepting an offer to manage another fine men’s apparel store in Tyler, Texas. He remained with Reynolds-Penland for 18 years. It was now time to retire.
In 2003, Hale and his wife decided to retire and move back to Leavenworth where he has made his home ever since.
During the years from 1963 to 1979 he was the First President of the Leavenworth Downtown Association, President of The Rotary Club, Campaign Manager for United Way and President of United Way. Hale also Served on the Leavenworth School Board, Board of Cushing Hospital and the Board of Chamber of Commerce.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army or Disabled American Veterans.
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