Ivan L. Little

Ivan L. Little, 91, of Basehor, KS passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Country Place Senior Living in Basehor, KS.

Ivan was born October 27, 1928 to the late Mahlon and Mary Little at home in rural Franklin County, Kansas.  Ivan graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps.  After returning from the military, Ivan attended McPherson College.  He participated in tennis tournaments and gave tennis lessons, which is where he met his wife, Norma Jean. They were married on October 25, 1952.  He eventually earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from UMKC.  Ivan was an avid golfer and enjoyed early Sunday morning rounds of golf.

Ivan was preceded in death by his wife Jean Little; a grandson, Anthony Bernal II; a sister, Katy; a sister, Sally; and brother, Joe.   He is survived by two daughters: Karen Crowder, husband John; Sharon Bernal, husband Anthony; a step-son, Ronald McGee, wife Debra; a sister, Dorothy Brandt. And 7 grandchildren: Courtney Toso, Trisha Crane, John C. Crowder, Robert Crowder; Theresa Spilker;  Ronald McGee II, Veronica Johnson, Jessica Stremmel, Stacy Butcher, Christopher Butcher, Chennell Butcher and 27 great grandchildren.