John Lee Way Obituary

The memory of John Lee Way (Emporia, Kansas), who passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lee Way to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ellis Way and Catherine Way (Sandquist); his wife Janet Blaufuss; his children, Jason Thomas Way (Erin), Jeremy Lee Way (Kristen) and Justina Barnes (Nick Roach); his sister Linda Hurley (Eric); and his grandchildren, Dylan Kosinski, Seth, Camden, Piper Way, Hayden and Jasper Barnes.

The family will be setting up a Trapper John Memorial Fund for Youth Sports and Outdoor Activities.