Brian J. Yanda

Brian J. Yanda, 33, of Olathe, passed away Tuesday evening, November 2, 2010, in a traffic accident.

Brian was born November 16, 1976, to Elaine and John Yanda in Quinter, Kansas. Brian graduated from Hoisington High School in 1995 and Kansas State University-Salina in 1997. Brian was a senior systems administrator for Populous. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Churchin Olathe.

Brian enjoyed spending time building Legos with his sons Cameron and Aaron. He was an avid gamer and football fanatic.

Brian is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Jenny; sons, Cameron and Aaron; parents John and Elaine Yanda; sisters, Jennifer Michaelis, and Melissa Davis; parents-in-law. Phil and Linda Nelson; and sister-in-law Kerry Spies.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Cameron and Aaron Yanda Memorial Fund, c/o Great Plains Trust Company, 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 101, Overland Park, Kansas 66202.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062.