Ralph Finley Vautravers Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph Finley Vautravers (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away at the age of 95, on October 5, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ralph Finley Vautravers to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vivian Vautravers and Henryetta Vautravers; and his siblings, Marvin, Paul, Alice, Mabel and Eldon.
He is survived by: his wife Sue; his children, Deb Sanders (Tim) of Phoenix, AZ and Randy Vautravers (Cathy) of Andover; his stepchildren, Jeffrey Caster (Scott) of Great Bend and Kelli Copeland (David) of Wichita; his grandchildren, Randall Vautravers (Hannah) of Wichita and Faith Vautravers (Evan) of Wichita; his stepgrandsons, Myles Copeland (Abby) of Overland Park, Mitchell Copeland (Halsten) of Wichita and Mac Copeland of Wichita; his great grandchildren, Grace of Wichita, Henry of Wichita and Marie of Wichita; and his stepgreat-granddaughter Lainey of Overland Park.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Downing & Lahey West Mortuary (10515 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67209). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Westwood Presbyterian Church (8007 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67209).
Memorial contributions in Ralph's name may be made to First Tee – Greater Wichita, P.O. Box 8313, Wichita, KS 67208; or Ralph Vautravers Memorial c/o Wichita State University Foundation, 1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 2, Wichita, KS 67260-0002. Charities The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Ralph Finley Vautravers 's name.
