Calvin G. “Gov” Hall, 84 of Burns, slipped peacefully into eternity on Friday (July 1, 2011) at Asbury Park in Newton, Ks.
He was born on July 18, 1926, the son of Z. Hurshel and Maude (Fowler) Hall. After graduation from Whitewater High School in 1944, Calvin enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines and Japan. Calvin returned to his family in Kansas after being discharged in 1946.
It was while attending services at Chelsea Church, Calvin met Esta Richter and they were married on June 21, 1947. They lived in Manning, El Dorado and Cedar Point before settling in Burns.
Calvin had farmed and worked for K.G. & E., and retired from Texaco Refinery in El Dorado. Calvin had a wonderful sense of humor, he loved his garden, homemade ice cream, and dominos. He was active in the Burns United Methodist Church for many years.
Survivors include his dear wife Esta of the home in Burns; two daughters Laurie Hall of Newton and Cindy Jackson and husband Jeff of Burns; three sons Tim Hall and wife Jan of Maple Valley, Wa., Sheldon Hall and his Rebecca of Wichita, and Brian Hall and wife Pam of Moundridge, Ks.; 17 grandchildren; and 32 ½ great grandchildren.
Calvin is preceded in death by his parents; and sister Lois Kirchmer.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday (July 9, 2011) at the First United Methodist Church in Burns. Private family inurnment will be held later.
There will be no visitation.
A memorial has been established with the Burns First United Methodist Church and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.