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Vincent Bryce (Pete) Dudney

Male 1937 - 2017  (80 years)


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  • Name Vincent Bryce (Pete) Dudney 
    Nickname Pete, Bryce 
    Born 3 Jan 1937  Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 9 Apr 2017  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 Apr 2017  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I11292  Rossville
    Last Modified 12 May 2018 

    Father Vincent G Dudney,   b. 25 Apr 1906, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 May 1981, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Edna L Lister Dudney George,   b. 30 Jan 1911, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Apr 2002, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 5 Sep 1931  Kimball, Kimball County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2168  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Ann Gentry Dudney,   b. 2 Jun 1937, Simpson, Cloud County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jul 2011, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 17 Aug 1958  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mark Dudney
     2. Robyn Dudney
     3. Brenda Dudney Powell
    Documents
    Bridal Shower- Gentry, Barbara
    Bridal Shower- Gentry, Barbara
    Bridal Shower for
    Barbara Gentry

    Miss Barbara Gentry, bride-elect of Mr. Bryce Dudney, was complimented with a miscellaneous shower at the Nadeau home on Friday, August 1. Hostesses were Mrs. Jerry Moylan and Miss Jeanette Nadeau.

    Invited guests were: Miss Gentry, Mrs. Melba Gentry, Mrs. Vincent Dudney, Mrs. Bill Gentry, Mrs. Bob Gentry, Mrs. Bennie Dick Jr., Mrs. Orville Strimple, Mrs. Bob Berry, Mrs. Harry Moyer, Mrs. Bennie Dick, Ms. Ralph Page, Mrs. Roxie Nadeau, Mrs. Eugene Tholl, Mrs. LaVerne Spears, Mrs. Harley McCoid, Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mrs. Don Berkey, Mrs. Clyde Rogers, Mrs. Homer Reid, Mrs. Francis Pardee, Mrs. Walt Swenson, Miss Jane Rogers, Miss Betty Tholl, Miss Jean Nadeau, Miss Sally Nadeau, and Miss Susan Nadeau.
    Marriage- Gentry, Barbara-Dudney, Vincent
    Marriage- Gentry, Barbara-Dudney, Vincent
    Barbara Ann Gentry, daughter of Mrs. Roy Gentry and the late Mr. Gentry, was married in a double-ring ceremony August 17 to Vincent Bryce Dudney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dudey, Dover.

    The Rev. Don Jones officiated in the Methodist Church in Rossville. Music was provided by Mrs. Joe Campbell, pianist, and Mrs. Don Berkey, soloist.

    The bride chose for her wedding a gown of imported Chantilly lace over nylon tulle. The fitted bodice of lace was fashioned with a sabrina neckline embroidered in erredescent sequins. The very full skirt of tulle featured wide inserts of lace in deep V points, and the wide tulle dust ruffle formed the aisle wide chapel train. A Chantilly lace crown heavily embroidered with seed pearls and sequins held her waist length veil of silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Her only jewelry was pearl earrings, a gift of the groom.

    She was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Bob Gentry.

    Attending the bride was her sister, Mrs. Junior Dick, as matron of honor. She wore a monte blue chiffon dress over taffeta. The fitted bodice fashioned a tiny gathered sleeve that tapered to a V in the back. The full skirt was accented by a cumberbun.

    Bridesmaids were Mrs. Bill Gentry, Miss Maxine Dagg, Dover, and Miss Jeanette Nadeau. They all wore identical dresses in heavenly blue chiffon over taffeta and styled the same as the matron of honor.

    Candle lighters were Miss JoAnn Williams and Mrs. James Crenshaw of Topeka. They wore ice blue chiffon over taffeta fashioned after the bridesmaids’ dresses. They carried white candles trimmed with white glamilias.

    The bride’s mother chose a beige eyelet sheath dress with white accessories. Her corsage was of red roses. The groom’s mother wore a powder blue dress. Her corsage was also of red roses.

    Rodney Dick, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Pamella Ketter, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Mr. Gerald Lister, cousin of the groom, served as best man and Mr. Larry Campbell, Dover, was groomsman. Mr. Bill Gentry and Mr. Neil Crow were ushers.

    Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Rossville Community Center. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Larry Ketter, Mrs. Bob Gentry, Mrs. Jerry Moylan, Mrs. Bennie Dick, Mrs. Ralph Page, Miss Jean Nadeau and Mrs. Max Williams, Kansas City.

    After a wedding trip, the couple will be at home at 1176 Warren Street, Topeka, Kansas.

    The bride is a graduate of Rossville High School and is employed by the Kansas Inspection Bureau in Topeka. The groom is a graduate of Dover High School and is employed by the Gas Service Co. in Topeka.
    Last Modified 21 Mar 2018 18:13:02 
    Family ID F2156  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Documents
    Obituary- Dudney, Vincent B.
    Obituary- Dudney, Vincent B.
    Vincent Bryce “Pete” Dudney,
    Vincent Bryce “Pete” Dudney, 80, Rossville passed away Sunday, April 9,2017 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

    He was born January 3, 1937 at Dover, the son of Vincent G. and Edna Lister Dudney. Pete graduated from Dover High School in 1955 and served in the Kansas Army National Guard.

    Pete worked for the Gas Service Company retiring after 44 years of service. He was an avid coon hunter, he was a lifelong softball player, threw horseshoes, and
    collected arrowheads. Pete was on the football “Chain Gang” at Rossville High many years and loved to fish. He was a small engine mechanic. Pete was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No, 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and the Rossville United Methodist Church.

    On August 17,1958 he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Gentry at Rossville. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2011.

    Survivors include his son, Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; two daughters, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, and Brenda Powell, Temple TX; two sisters, Beverly (Larry) Ketter, Topeka and JoAnn (Neil) Crow, Maple Hill; brother-in-law, Bill Gentry, Rossville; sister-in-law, Linda Gentry, Rossville; his granddaughter, Alayna Powell, Temple, TX.

    Memorial graveside services were. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Rossville Cemetery.

    In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pete Dudney Memorial Fund, the Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.