Eleanor Townley LaCombe of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, after a rare complication from a cardiac procedure.

She was born on September 22, 1926 to Ray and Edna (Moon) Townley. Eleanor grew up in Olathe, KS attending Central Grade School and graduated from Olathe High School in 1944. She lived in Johnson County her entire Life. Eleanor worked at the First National Bank of Olathe until her marriage to Gene LaCombe of Shawnee in 1948. She worked at First National Bank of Kansas City until she began rearing children. She not only served her family but also served her community working for many years on the Johnson County Kansas election board. She was a member of the St. Joseph Mothers Club and the Olathe Trail Riders.

Eleanor and Gene built their forever home in 1948 where they raised their five children. They were married for 64 years. Eleanor was a stay-at-home mother, focusing on the activities of her children. She was the epitome of a housewife and mother. She did it all. She was a chauffer, maid, laundress, teacher, chef, Blue Bird leader, and a Den Mother. A beautiful example of motherhood.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Edna (Moon) Townley, two brothers Ray and Bob Townley, and her husband Gene. She is survived by her brother, Charles Townley Sr. and his wife Betty. 5 children, Carol Lehman and husband Bill, Joan Cansler and husband Phil, Tom La Combe and wife Julie, Greg La Combe and wife Ana, Jeff La Combe and wife Carolyn. Eleven grandchildren: Julie, Jill, Erin, Meggie, Ryan, Chloe, Samantha, Luke, Jake, Amanda, and Daniel; and three great-grandchildren, Lainie, Noah, and Brayden. And many nephews and nieces.

Eleanor wanted to express special thanks to Robert Johnston and Chuck and Lorraine Hoefler, who were always there when she needed them.

Visitation and Services

A rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203; on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 8:30 AM please join us for a visitation and Memorial Tribute to Eleanor at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, KS. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Church, Shawnee, KS at 10:30 AM. Burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens will follow Mass.

Memorial Contributions

Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.