Ernest Charles Purvis

Born 6-24-1921 to Charles and Agnes (Karrish) Purvis in Cambridge, Nebraska Passed away July 17, 2013 at Wheat Ridge Acres of Goodland, KS but maintained his residence at McCook, NE Proceeded in death by his parents, sister Evelyn (Milton) Harmon, Dale (Betty) Purvis, Luella (Kenneth) Schmidt Survived by sisters, Charlotte Maxwell, Gerry Troncin and JoAnne Stone, one daughter Linda (john) Kriss of Tecumseh, KS and two sons, Tom (Patti) Purvis of Goodland, KS and Greg (Marsha) Purvis of Broomfield, CO Grandchildren, Rob Wesch of Houston, TX, Bill Wesch of Bushton, KS, Tracey Purvis and JD Purvis of Goodland, KS, Miranda Hayden of Goddard, KS, Mandee McClung of Hays, KS, Gabe Purvis, Portland, OR, Beau Purvis, Loveland, CO, Jared Purvis and Brock Purvis, Firestone, CO 11 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews Graduated from Cambridge High School in 1940 Married Eva Warner in Lebanon, NE 1948 and divorced in 1994 Enlisted in the Army in October 1942 served 4 years in the African & Asiatic Theatre including China, Burma and India. He ran a repair station at the base of the China Burma road. Worked for Bud Kole and helped put the first electricity in Cambridge. Worked for Rushong Chrysler , Brown Motor Company and Kump Motor Company all of Oberlin, KS. Also worked at Alternate Energy Sources and North American Phillips, Salina, KS. Ernie was a man of many talents which included wood working, welding and building very elaborate projects. Ernie had a joke and smile for everyone. His favorite past time was listening to music and dancing. Ernie is also survived by his dear friend, companion, and dance partner, Donna Wier of Cambridge.