Michael Jerard Nunn, 44, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 22.
Mike was born May 8, 1979, in Kansas City Missouri, to Morris Jerard “Jery” and Jeanne Hancock Nunn and grew up in Lenexa, Kansas. Mike received a GED and attended Johnson County Community College. He worked at several jobs including one with Deluxe Check Printers.
In 2005, Mike sustained an injury which rendered him paralyzed at the T-10 level. He then spent an extended period being hospitalized in several facilities. Upon being released and despite his disability, Mike took up residence in Olathe, Kansas, at the Liberty Christian Life Center and was employed for a while near his home. The conditions caused by his injuries required the in-home assistance of others. He spent the rest of his life at the Life Center.
While at Liberty Christian, Mike felt a connection with God and formed a friendship with a number of the other residents. He became proficient on his computer and pursued hobbies he could undertake while at home.
Mike enjoyed heavy metal music, playing games on his computer and an occasional book. His favorite thing was diet cola. Neighbors often saw him on the sidewalks around his home. He was a frequent shopper at the local Walgreen's.
Although being confined to a wheelchair, Mike never lost his sense of humor. He was always kidding members of his family. He often came up with a clever remark.
Mike always maintained a close connection to his parents who frequently visited him and assisted in his care. Of late, he was assisted in his home and daily life by a Personal Care Attendant, Esther, for whom he developed a deep affection. “Thank you, Esther!”
During the last year of his life, Mike unfortunately suffered from a number of maladies, including terminal cancer. While all that kept him hospitalized or in skilled care, he never gave up his strong desire to be at home.
Mike is survived by his parents, his sister Anna Bomhoff (Greg), his nephews, Andrew and Brett Bomhoff, his aunt and uncle, John and Linda Hancock, and many cousins who will all miss him. There are as well a number of friends who will be sad to see he passed.
On Monday, March 4, there will be visitation at 2:00 followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa Kansas 66215. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mike's honor be made to the Liberty Christian Life Center, 572 East Park, Olathe, Kansas 66061.