James W. Greeson

Mr. Greeson died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

He was born Feb. 18, 1931, in Albuquerque, N.M., the son of Alvin O. and Electa (Westfall) Greeson. He lived in Cottonwood, Ariz., and Mesa, Ariz., for 14 years before returning to Topeka three years ago.

Mr. Greeson was a general foreman for Santa Fe Railroad from Feb. 6, 1951, to Aug. 1, 1986, when he retired. He and his wife owned and operated Greeson’s Greenhouse in Topeka for 14 years.

He married Verna M. Harrold on Jan. 19, 1951, in Lawrence. She died Dec. 8, 2002.

Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Rees, Lecompton; four sons, James Steven, Mesa, David and Karl, both of Topeka, and John, Gardner; a brother, Alvin O. II, Topeka; a sister, Helen Grant, Massena, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

The family suggests memorials to Midland Hospice House, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka 66602-2800.