Gaylord (Jeff) Clyde Bedell, born October 5, 1938, to Clyde W. and Gatha (Needham) Bedell, died on February 10, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Gerald Bedell and survived by a sister, Clida Blythe and brother, Gayle Bedell. He grew up in Carthage, Missouri and served in the National Guard. He worked many years for Kansas City Power & Light and was a collector of art and antiques. He loved his dogs and enjoyed traveling, plays and live shows. Memorials may be given to Crossroads Hospice, 11150 Thompson Ave., Lenexa, KS 66219.