Dwight A. York

Dwight A. York, 93, Oakley, died on June 20, 2023, at the Logan County Hospital, Oakley.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1929, in rural Gove County to Henry and Alberta (Brown) York, the youngest of three siblings.

Dwight attended a oneroom schoolhouse in Gove County and later graduated with the Healy High School class of 1947. In 1952, Dwight earned a degree from Fort Hays State University in agriculture and business.

The following December, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in San Francisco, working at the Presidio as a file clerk until his honorable discharge on Oct. 8, 1954.

He married Dorothy Arensman on June 15, 1952, at Bushton, and together they had four children: Denise Lynn, Dana Sue, Devon Kay and Daren Dwight. They made their home in Healy where Dwight was a lifelong farmer and rancher, partnering with his brother, Forrest, in the farming venture York Brothers. Dorothy preceded him in death in 2002.

On Sept. 8, 2002, Dwight married Mary Helen Munk at her ranch in Gove County. Dwight gained a stepson, Jason. Dwight and Mary made their home both at the ranch and in Healy for the next several years, later moving to Oakley. She survives.

Farming and ranching were a big part of Dwight’s life for all of his years. After “retiring” he enjoyed staying involved in farming and ranching through Mary’s ranch in Gove County. He had a remarkable memory when it came to every piece of ground and its legal description, which crop was currently on it and how much he thought it would make.

His other hobbies included golf, playing bridge, family genealogy, geological exploration, watching sports (especially the Kansas City Chiefs and the Royals) and being with his family.

Dwight was a past member of the KLA, the IOOF Hall in Healy, the Healy United Methodist Church and a founding member of Lane County Feeders.

He is also survived by his daughters, Denise York and partner, Paula Bailey, Oklahoma City, and Dana Shay and husband, Vance, Healy; son, Daren York and wife, Jennifer, Scott City; stepson Jason Munk, Colby; sister-in-law, Pamela Jennison, Healy; grandchildren, Jordan Dreiling and husband, Logan, Scott City, Josh York and wife, Shannon, Healy, Camron Shay and wife, Jennifer, Healy, Darrick York and partner, Meghan Oliver, Kansas City, Mo., Jaylee York and partner, David Nuss, Seattle, Wash., Trinity Munk, Colby, Jaya Munk, Colby, and Griff Burdette and wife, Courtney, Manhattan; seven great-grandchildren, and many special nephews, nieces, friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maxine Wilson and brother-in-law Shelby Wilson; brother, Forrest York and sister-in-law Gladys York; and infant daughter, Devon Kay.

The funeral service was on June 24 at the Oakley United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Kelly and Pastor Bud Tuxhorn presiding. Burial followed at the Healy Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Logan County Senior Living, United Methodist Church of Oakley or the Healy Methodist Church in care of Baalmann Mortuary, Box 391, Colby, Ks. 67701. For condolences visit baalmannmortuary. com.