Staci Dyan Gordon

Gordon, Staci Dyan, 35, went to be with our precious Lord, August 24, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Diane Gordon; grandmother, Betty McAnulty; long-time companion Scott Cosentino; and her dear little Yorkie, Max. Preceded in death by her grandfather, George W. McAnulty. Adventurous, creative and talented, Dyan moved to San Francisco in 2002 where she opened “303 Café” in the heart of the city. There she met Scott Cosentino. Both loving the restaurant world, Dyan and Scott ventured to Savannah, Georgia, and in 2005 opened yet another restaurant called “Cosentinos Tratorria.” In 2013, after selling Cosentinos, she moved back to Wichita, Kansas to be closer to her family. She loved making people smile. Her heart and humor brought spirit to all our lives. Visitation 3-7 p.m. Thursday, with family present 5-7 p.m.; funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial as been created with Youth For Christ, P.O. Box 3700, Wichita, KS 67201.