RADER, James C., Jr. - b. November 6, 1930 - d. August 31, 2021

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James C. "Jim" Rader Jr., age 90, a former resident of Howard, Kansas, passed away August 31, 2021 peacefully at his home in Haysville, Kansas with family by his side.  He was born November 11, 1930 to James C. Rader, Sr. and Helen Lucille (Hart) Rader in Elk County, Kansas.

Growing up in the Flints Hills of Kansas, Jim always referred to his home as "God's Country".  He had a keen sense of direction and could get to his destination via dirt roads without any problem.  During his time in Elk County, he served two terms as a county commissioner and was a Deacon at the Mulvane Methodist Church in Mulvane, Kansas.  Jim honorably served his country in the Naval Armed Forces on the USS Achernar, KA-53.  His career took him to the Wichita area where he worked 35 years at Boeing as a Sheet Metal Foreman and supervisor until his retirement.

Jim married Mae Wiladea "Willie" Dinks.  They adopted three children.  She preceded him in death in 1984.  His kids always knew him to be straightforward, and he taught them many lessons that have served them well throughout their lives.  In 2018, Jim's longtime partner, Susan Green of Wellington, Kansas, joined him in his home at Hayville, Kansas.  He and Susan enjoyed each other's company and dancing, collecting fossils, and fishing together.  Susan said that Jim corrected her 2-left feet dancing style and created her love of fishing.  She cared tenderly for him until his death.

Along with Susan, Jim is survived  by his daughter, Pamela Rader of Paola, Kansas; his son, Bill Rader of Wichita, Kansas; and a brother, Richard (Betty) Rader of Eudora, Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Wiladea; his son, Lee Rader; and a sister,  Colleen Mapes. 

A graveside memorial service to honor Jim's life will be held at a later date.  Countryside Funeral Home , 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)