Mike J. Menzies Jr.

Michael Joseph (Mike) Menzies, Jr, of Downs, passed away Saturday, November 11th, in Junction City, KS. He was an over the road truck driver for John Hajny Trucking in Jewell, KS. Mike was born in Wichita, on April 26, 1979, the son of Jamie (Delamore) Menzies, of Clay Center, KS and the late Michael Joseph Menzies, Sr. Michael and Priscilla (Janis) Menzies were united in holy matrimony on Jan. 13, 2012 in Osborne, KS. He graduated from Goddard High School, had also worked for AGCO Manufacturing in Beloit and Cawker City for several years. Mike attended the Grace Brethren Church in Portis, KS and recently the Assembly of God Church in Stockton, KS. He was baptized on Aug. 30, 2015 by Pastor Steve Slate. Michael is survived by his wife Priscilla of the home as well as his two daughters, Faith Ruthstrom and Lily Menzies and his two sons, Chayse Menzies, and; Ashton Menzies; his mother, Jamie Menzies of Clay Center; a sister, Jennifer (Heath) Catron of Wichita and a brother, Jeremy (Tracy) Thompson, also of Wichita. Also, surviving is his grandfather: Daniel Menzies of Wichita; grandmother, Marie Joyce Berschauer of Wichita; Stepfather: Delmart 'Marty' Thompson of Wichita, aunt, Helen Menzies Carlson of Manhattan; uncle, Dan Menzies of Wichita; aunt Dawn (Dave) Frerichs of Albion NE; uncle, Scott (Angie) Delamore of Wichita. Other survivors are in-laws Roger (Juanita) Arnold of Downs; Sister-in-laws Crystal Depoy and family of Beloit and Lesley Marley and family of El Dorado. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Michael J. Menzies, Sr.; grandmother, Vi Menzies, and grandfather: James Delamore. And a host of other family and friends who will carry on his memory. A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, November 18th, at the Grace Brethren Church in Portis, KS with his Pastor Dave Sarver officiating. The family requests any donations be directed to an educational fund for his children and may be sent to the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 W. Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502.