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Obituary - Warren Landess
Warren Landess, 77, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, in San Antonio, TX.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He was born in Warrensburg, MO, on December 13, 1930.
Warren was the basketball coach at Wm. Chrisman High School in Independence, MO, for 31 years. He served as a father figure to a lot of his students, and was able to see talent in kids when no one else could.
He was a nationally ranked tennis player.
Warren was preceded in death by a son, David Landess; and his mother and father, Dorothy and Rev. Everett Elrod. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Landess, 2 sons, James Landess and wife Carolyn, and Mark Landess and wife Stephanie; 4 grandchildren, Erica, Thalia, Bruen, and Madeline; and a brother, Howard Lee Landess and wife Annie.
Memorial Service 4:00 P.M. Monday, April 7, 2008 at Porter Loring North Chapel. Rev. Judson Edwards will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Independence School District Foundation in the name of Coach Landess Memorial Scholarship Fund, 3225 S. Noland Rd., Independence, MO 64050.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 495-8221.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/8/2008.
Longtime coach dies
Warren Landess, who coached boys basketball at William Chrisman for 21 years, died Friday night at his home in San Antonio. He was 77.
Landess led the Bears to second place at state in 1979 and third in 1980.
"Coach had a very special way about him and certainly had a huge impact on many lives, on and off the court," said current Chrisman boys basketball coach John Vickers in an e-mail. "He certainly had an effect on my life, and I will never forget him and his legacy, his leadership and his example."
A memorial service for Landess was held Monday in San Antonio. Cards can be sent to Ellen Landess, 20550 Huebner Road, Unit 206, San Antonio, Texas 78258-3967.
A memorial scholarship also is being set up through the School District of Independence Foundation.
Printed in the Kansas City Star, page C3, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Cole Young and Bob Luder contributed to this report.
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