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George Chrisman Obituary
August 15, 1934 - December 24, 2023
Lee's Summit, Missouri - George A. Chrisman, 89, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, at his home.
George dedicated over four decades to education, serving the Grandview School District from 1958 to 1989 and later at Avila University from 1989 to 2000. Post-retirement, he discovered a passion for pottery. George's impact extended beyond his family touching countless lives through his teaching and artistic contributions.
Preceding him in death were his parents, sister Nancy Chrisman Jones, and daughter-in-law Kim Chrisman. George is survived by his wife Rachel, sister Martha Chrisman Hall, and his children Marty Christy, Scott (Julie) Chrisman, George Chrisman, and Aaron (Michelle) Chrisman. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers please make contributions to Grandview Education Foundation in the name of George Chrisman to the Bill Brady Visual Art Fund.
Services will be Friday, February 9th at 1:00pm with a celebration of life following until 4:00pm, at Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery.
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Rick Gordon
February 7, 2024
Although I never had the opportunity to take his class at GHS l remember his faculty guidance for a homecoming float featuring The Wizard of Id. His artistic perspective guided the students to make flat characters. He said cartoons are 2 dimensional and should be portrayed that way. I appreciated his explanation. Besides, he was the "coolest" teacher on faculty it GHS and drove that cool blue Gremlin!
My sincerest condolences to his family.
Jody Tarry Roberts
February 6, 2024
George was an amazing man. It didn't matter I never had him as a teacher in a classroom, he taught all with his kindness and passion. The first time I met him was when he helped my family move into our Grandview home in 1970. I knew then he was a special person. Condolences to all his family. May your memories help you heal and be shared through the generations
Rene Horner Copenhaver
February 6, 2024
I am very sad about Mr. Chrisman ',passing. My dad Jess Horner was his boss at the junior high
So many memories of him through the years
Always with a smile and such a nice man and teacher. Sympathies to all his family. He will be greatly missed
God bless as all of you. Rene Horner copenhaver ghs 1971
Sheri George
February 5, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. I met him one year long ago at Ward Parkway's art show and fell in love with his pottery and a friendship was born. I made a point to go to the holiday pottery walks through the years and am the proud owner of many of George's beautiful pieces. I even have a beautiful bird bath that he sold me one year. He was a very special person, as teachers and artists tend to be. I discovered he taught my nieces at Grandview HS, as well as some of my friends. The world was a better place because of George and I will miss him, as will many others. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family. May all of your wonderful memories and love sustain you through this sad time.
Connie Mills
February 5, 2024
Memories of "Dad" Chrisman are many and pleasant. He poured his heart and talents into all the students that walked through his classroom doors. You taught us so much more than brush strokes. You will be fondly remembered.
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