John Edward Wyatt, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away on April 7, 2022 after a five year battle with cancer.
John was born on December 3, 1941, and graduated from Van Horn High School in 1959.
After graduation, he worked at Western Auto, Kenworth and K. W. Dart. He then owned and operated his own landscaping business for 30 years. He met and married his soulmate, Connie Hays, in 1962. It was a marriage that stood the test of time for 60 years. In 1964 they started their family of three wonderful children, Julie, Michael and Charlene. John was a loving and devoted husband and father determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. He never wavered in his love and commitment to the family he cherished. He was undeniably proud of Julie, Mike, Charlene and his wife, Connie and was a fervent supporter of all their endeavors. John was also a passionate hunter and fisherman, and loved to travel with his family on vacations to Canada, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, the Carolinas, and Maui, Hawaii. He and Connie also traveled together to England, Scotland, France, Italy and Maui, Hawaii. Anyone who knew John knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for.
John is survived by his wife, Connie Wyatt of Independence, MO; his daughter, Julie Hite and her husband, Jeff Hite of Houston TX; his son, Mike Wyatt and his wife, Lori Wyatt of Grain Valley, MO; and his daughter, Charlene Berends, and her husband, Corey Berends and their children, Jack and Sophia of Chicago, IL.
It was our honor to love him and to share our lives with him. The family will honor John with a private memorial in celebration of his life well-lived.
Obituary submitted by family.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Terri schmidt
13 Apr 2022Beautiful tribute. Prayers of peace & love to all of you. Terri & Don Schmidt
Tina Rogers
13 Apr 2022We might have been young when we moved away but I have many memories of Uncle John, in all he is smiling and laughing. You could always see the love he had for Aunt Connie and his children in his eyes when he looked at them. He was a kind loving Uncle who will truly be missed by all who knew him!! Continued prayer for his loved ones!!!
Kerry Horne
13 Apr 2022This tribute to John’s life is beautiful! Those who might read it and didn’t know him will surely wish they had. Continued prayers for all of you.
Judy Horne
15 Apr 2022John was our beloved brother. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. He loved his wife, Connie and cherished their time together. Julie, Mike, Charlene, Jack and Sophia were his pride and joy. We loved John more than words can express and he will be missed. Our prayers continue for his family and all who loved him.