Elmer T. Stock

Elmer T. Stock, age 58, of Haysville, foreman, A-1 Tree Service, and former sheet metal assembler, Cessna Aircraft, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday, December 8, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 9, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, Louis & Shirley Stock; and his sister, Sheryl Bonham. Survivors include his wife, Sherri; son, Brandon Stock (Dawn), of Haysville; daughter, Melissa Ortiz (Antonio), of Haysville; stepsons, Joseph Gephart, of Enoree, SC, and Alexander Gephart (Elaine), of Haysville; stepdaughter, Angel Graves (Daniel), of Haysville; sister, Sandra Symonds and Sharon Hagebusch, both of Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Mike Bonham, of Hutchinson; 7 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Stock Family, in care of Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don't worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we're together again."