LaForrest John Bodine Obituary

We bid farewell to LaForrest John Bodine of Great Bend, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 12, 2026 at the age of 77. LaForrest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of LaForrest John Bodine to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Durrell and Myron Alta Bodine (Jarvill); and his sister Myrna Bodine Decker. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ann Bodine (Davis); his children, Angelique Bodine of Manhattan, Robyn Weaver (Randy) of Great Bend, Tracy Bodine of Poplar Grove, Marisa Izaguirre of Ankeny and Tabitha Castaneda (Juan) of Storm Lake, Iowa; his grandchildren, Eric Ceniti, Jr. (Emma), Jessica Carr (Jason Bitter), Malinda Creech (Connor), Britney Corp (Jonathan), Shelby Mason (Aareon), Aaliyah Castaneda, Hailey Castaneda, Audrey Weaver, Arian Castaneda and Adalynn Castaneda; his great grandchildren, Aariea, Kreadence, Dakota "Kota", Mason, Archer, Rowan and Amelia; and his siblings, Norman Dale Bodine, Norvil Dean Bodine (Nancy), LaDonna Bodine Williams (Orville) and Becky Ann Bodine Adair (Mike). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made out to Tunnels to Towers or American Lung Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.