Douglas Bruce Lumley, Age: 77
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Aug 09, 1947---Mar 30, 2025

Douglas Bruce Lumley, age 77, passed away on March 30, 2025 at Heritage of Overland Park with family by his side. His humor, kindness, and gentle soul will be deeply missed. 

Doug was born in Salina, Kansas on August 9, 1947 to Dick and Lucille (Brinkman) Lumley. He grew up in Solomon, Kansas and graduated from Solomon High School. He played football for Solomon High School gorillas and routinely told exaggerated stories of his life as a great quarterback of the Solomon gorillas. He attended barber school in Topeka and began his barber career in Hutchinson, Kansas at the age of 18. He next barbered in Emporia and enlisted in the Army Reserves, where he was called to serve in Vietnam. After returning home from Vietnam, he continued his barber career in Emporia for the next 27 years. He owned two barber shops in Emporia before moving to Kansas City in 1993. He finished his last 25 year career at Barbers of Stanley Station, which he loved and loved his coworkers. He was a barber for a total of 52 years. 

While in Emporia, he was a member of the Emporia Rotary Club, Emporia State's Hornet Club, and very involved with Sacred Heart School while his kids attended the school. He was an avid supporter of Emporia High football, Emporia State football and basketball. He loved bicycling on various trails around Kansas City. The most memorable was riding parts of the Katy Trail. His passion was being a season ticket holder with the KC Chiefs for more than 25 years. He loved sharing this experience with his son, Brian, and his two brothers Dan and David. The only thing he loved more than watching sports was babysitting his 3 grandsons, Mason, Mitch and Caden on Mondays. They were the light in his world. 

He married Mary Vielhauer in 1971. She survives of the home, along with daughter, Krista (Thad) of Overland Park,  son, Brian (Jennifer) of Kansas City, MO, grandsons Mason Lumley, Mitch Lumley, Caden Carson, his brother and best friend, Dan (Arvina Marie), sister-in-law Paula Lumley.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David. 

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 am,Friday, April 4, 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS 66216.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lewy Body Dementia Fund of the American Brain Foundation and/or a local animal shelter in Doug's name.


Condolences

Gary And Carolyn Van Syoc Mar 31, 2025

Friends ,Emporia ,Kansas

So sorry to hear about Doug and the problems he has had for a while. We have very fond memories of you both and know it will be a difficult time for you and family. He is at peace.

Kate Rhoads Mar 31, 2025

Mary's Friend ,Eldorado ,Kansas

So sorry for your loss. The words are not adequate I know, but they are heartfelt. May he rest in peace and you be given the strength and courage to get through this.

Becky Craig Apr 01, 2025

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

Dear dear Mary and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please take care of one another to somewhat heal your grief.

Sharon Lantz Apr 01, 2025

Former High School classmate ,Mission ,Texas

So sorry for your loss.✝️🙏⚘

Chuck and Nancy Frazier Apr 01, 2025

Friend ,Parrish ,Florida

Always saddened to hear of folks from our past in Emporia. Doug tried hard to keep me looking good every 2-3 weeks at his barber shop! We send our sincere condolences to all of the family. May God give you all peace.

Sharon Thomas Soetaert Apr 01, 2025

Friends ,Emporia ,Kansas

We thought of the Lumley family often after their move from Emporia. Our son and Brian were childhood friends through Sacred Heart and the Emporia Public Schools. Tom, Sharon, and Mary were alums of St. Joe High, Shawnee and KSTC/ESU of Emporia. We also enjoyed family activities together through all these connections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The obituary is wonderful! Krista, Brian, Mary, Peace and Blessings from the Soetaert Family. Tom, Sharon (Charlton), Danny, Peter, and Jan Soetaert.

Richard Greig Apr 02, 2025

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I met Doug in the Army Reserves and I am an Emporia native. He was my barber and friend in Emporia and in Overland Park. Doug was one of the most personable people I ever met. He was one of the easiest people to talk to. He made you feel important to him and he gave you his attention and Doug could make me laugh. We weren’t considered close friends but I liked Doug very much. I missed our conversations in the shop after covid and he retired. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family Richard Greig

Dan Kirk Apr 03, 2025

Fellow veteran of the 1011th & friend ,Keller ,Texas

Doug, indeed, had a sense of humor and was a gentle soul. It was a pleasure to sit still for him as he wielded his clippers and scissors.

Bob & Vicky Hollingshead Apr 03, 2025

Friends ,The Woodlands ,Texas

Doug was a wonderful human being. He was a very fun-loving, kind and friendly person. We all know Doug was little ornery, but he was never hurtful and it was always good natured.He was a man who kept his word and you could count on him to have your back regardless of the circumstances. We had some good times together and some tense moments as fellow soldiers. I will always consider him a true friend who will be sorely missed. We send our condolences and love to Doug’s family. Bob & Vicky Hollingshead

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Address:
12800 W 75th Street
City:
Shawnee
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66216
Date:
Apr 04, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Address:
12800 W 75th Street
City:
Shawnee
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66216
Date:
Apr 04, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM
Google Map:
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