Ackman, Frederick John
Frederick J. Ackman, 93, of Lee's Summit, MO, died peacefully April 24, 2008 in John Knox Village, surrounded by his family. He was born February 20, 1915, in Pittsburgh, PA, the eldest child of Rev. John B and Emma Ackman. When an infant, he and his family moved to Iowa where his father served several Methodist churches in eastern Iowa. Frederick graduated with a BA in Political Science and Economics from Cornell College in 1936. There he also met his future bride, Marjorie Mitchell. Love at first sight. They were married January 31, 1939. Frederick completed his M.Div. degree from Boston University School of Theology in 1939. After graduation, Fred and Marjorie returned to Iowa where he began his 42 years of Methodist ministry. In 1942, Fred felt called to be an Army Chaplain during World War II, until 1946, "to keep the Church among the young soldiers, to share their experience." He served in the Army Air Corps Photo Reconnaissance Group in Europe. After the war, Rev. Ackman served churches in the Northern and Southern Iowa Methodist Conferences, as well as in Fairway: Old Mission UMC and Ottawa: First UMC in the Kansas East Conference of the UMC. He was a District Superintendent (pastor to pastors) 3 years in Iowa and 6 years in the Emporia-Manhattan UMC District. Frederick retired in 1980 to John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, where he pursued many of his passions for which he had too little time before. These included traveling the world, photography, music, reading, attending 15 elderhostels, providing leadership in many community and political affairs, as well as being a granddad. Rev. Ackman was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Lauress Ackman and Catharine Nelson. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Marjorie, two daughters, Eleanor Parker, Helena MT; Deborah Ackman- Conrad and son-in-law Jeffrey Conrad, Berryton, KS; grandsons Eli Parker; Joel (and Kerry) Conrad; great grandson Cameron, along with many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the John Knox Village Chapel, 400 Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO, preceded by a 10 a.m. visitation at the Chapel. Private inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you may honor Rev. Ackman by memorial donations to John Knox Village Hospice, the JKV Fdn, Lee's Summit UMC Fdn, or a charity of your choice.
(Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234.)
Frederick J. Ackman, 93, of Lee's Summit, MO, died peacefully April 24, 2008 in John Knox Village, surrounded by his family. He was born February 20, 1915, in Pittsburgh, PA, the eldest child of Rev. John B and Emma Ackman. When an infant, he and his family moved to Iowa where his father served several Methodist churches in eastern Iowa. Frederick graduated with a BA in Political Science and Economics from Cornell College in 1936. There he also met his future bride, Marjorie Mitchell. Love at first sight. They were married January 31, 1939. Frederick completed his M.Div. degree from Boston University School of Theology in 1939. After graduation, Fred and Marjorie returned to Iowa where he began his 42 years of Methodist ministry. In 1942, Fred felt called to be an Army Chaplain during World War II, until 1946, "to keep the Church among the young soldiers, to share their experience." He served in the Army Air Corps Photo Reconnaissance Group in Europe. After the war, Rev. Ackman served churches in the Northern and Southern Iowa Methodist Conferences, as well as in Fairway: Old Mission UMC and Ottawa: First UMC in the Kansas East Conference of the UMC. He was a District Superintendent (pastor to pastors) 3 years in Iowa and 6 years in the Emporia-Manhattan UMC District. Frederick retired in 1980 to John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, where he pursued many of his passions for which he had too little time before. These included traveling the world, photography, music, reading, attending 15 elderhostels, providing leadership in many community and political affairs, as well as being a granddad. Rev. Ackman was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Lauress Ackman and Catharine Nelson. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Marjorie, two daughters, Eleanor Parker, Helena MT; Deborah Ackman- Conrad and son-in-law Jeffrey Conrad, Berryton, KS; grandsons Eli Parker; Joel (and Kerry) Conrad; great grandson Cameron, along with many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the John Knox Village Chapel, 400 Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO, preceded by a 10 a.m. visitation at the Chapel. Private inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you may honor Rev. Ackman by memorial donations to John Knox Village Hospice, the JKV Fdn, Lee's Summit UMC Fdn, or a charity of your choice.
(Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234.)
Ackman, Frederick John
Frederick J. Ackman, 93, of Lee's Summit, MO, died peacefully April 24, 2008 in John Knox Village, surrounded by his family. He was born February 20, 1915, in Pittsburgh, PA, the eldest child of Rev. John B and Emma Ackman. When an infant, he and his family moved to Iowa where his father served several Methodist churches in eastern Iowa. Frederick graduated with a BA in Political Science and Economics from Cornell College in 1936. There he also met his future bride, Marjorie Mitchell. Love at first sight. They were married January 31, 1939. Frederick completed his M.Div. degree from Boston University School of Theology in 1939. After graduation, Fred and Marjorie returned to Iowa where he began his 42 years of Methodist ministry. In 1942, Fred felt called to be an Army Chaplain during World War II, until 1946, "to keep the Church among the young soldiers, to share their experience." He served in the Army Air Corps Photo Reconnaissance Group in Europe. After the war, Rev. Ackman served churches in the Northern and Southern Iowa Methodist Conferences, as well as in Fairway: Old Mission UMC and Ottawa: First UMC in the Kansas East Conference of the UMC. He was a District Superintendent (pastor to pastors) 3 years in Iowa and 6 years in the Emporia-Manhattan UMC District. Frederick retired in 1980 to John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, where he pursued many of his passions for which he had too little time before. These included traveling the world, photography, music, reading, attending 15 elderhostels, providing leadership in many community and political affairs, as well as being a granddad. Rev. Ackman was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Lauress Ackman and Catharine Nelson. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Marjorie, two daughters, Eleanor Parker, Helena MT; Deborah Ackman- Conrad and son-in-law Jeffrey Conrad, Berryton, KS; grandsons Eli Parker; Joel (and Kerry) Conrad; great grandson Cameron, along with many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the John Knox Village Chapel, 400 Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO, preceded by a 10 a.m. visitation at the Chapel. Private inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you may honor Rev. Ackman by memorial donations to John Knox Village Hospice, the JKV Fdn, Lee's Summit UMC Fdn, or a charity of your choice.
(Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234.)
Frederick J. Ackman, 93, of Lee's Summit, MO, died peacefully April 24, 2008 in John Knox Village, surrounded by his family. He was born February 20, 1915, in Pittsburgh, PA, the eldest child of Rev. John B and Emma Ackman. When an infant, he and his family moved to Iowa where his father served several Methodist churches in eastern Iowa. Frederick graduated with a BA in Political Science and Economics from Cornell College in 1936. There he also met his future bride, Marjorie Mitchell. Love at first sight. They were married January 31, 1939. Frederick completed his M.Div. degree from Boston University School of Theology in 1939. After graduation, Fred and Marjorie returned to Iowa where he began his 42 years of Methodist ministry. In 1942, Fred felt called to be an Army Chaplain during World War II, until 1946, "to keep the Church among the young soldiers, to share their experience." He served in the Army Air Corps Photo Reconnaissance Group in Europe. After the war, Rev. Ackman served churches in the Northern and Southern Iowa Methodist Conferences, as well as in Fairway: Old Mission UMC and Ottawa: First UMC in the Kansas East Conference of the UMC. He was a District Superintendent (pastor to pastors) 3 years in Iowa and 6 years in the Emporia-Manhattan UMC District. Frederick retired in 1980 to John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, where he pursued many of his passions for which he had too little time before. These included traveling the world, photography, music, reading, attending 15 elderhostels, providing leadership in many community and political affairs, as well as being a granddad. Rev. Ackman was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Lauress Ackman and Catharine Nelson. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Marjorie, two daughters, Eleanor Parker, Helena MT; Deborah Ackman- Conrad and son-in-law Jeffrey Conrad, Berryton, KS; grandsons Eli Parker; Joel (and Kerry) Conrad; great grandson Cameron, along with many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the John Knox Village Chapel, 400 Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO, preceded by a 10 a.m. visitation at the Chapel. Private inurnment at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you may honor Rev. Ackman by memorial donations to John Knox Village Hospice, the JKV Fdn, Lee's Summit UMC Fdn, or a charity of your choice.
(Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234.)
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