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ABOUT US

Meet Our Caring Staff

"Our caring, compassionate staff will do everything we can to help you make arrangements and give your beloved pet the dignified farewell and attention that he or she deserves."


- Precious Pets

Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.

Michael D. VanArsdale
Michael D. VanArsdale
Owner/Funeral Director
Michael D. VanArsdale
Owner/Funeral Director


Donald
Donald "Jamie" Moore
Manager/Funeral Director
Donald "Jamie" Moore
Manager/Funeral Director


Sheri VanArsdale
Sheri VanArsdale
Owner/Accounting
Sheri VanArsdale
Owner/Accounting


Whitney Newkirk
Whitney Newkirk
Funeral Director
Whitney Newkirk
Funeral Director

Whitney was born and raised in Lebo, KS. She graduated in 2016 from Friends University with a B.S. in General Biology and went on to get her Associate in Applied Mortuary Science in 2017 from Kansas City Kansas Community College. While attending school, she worked as a student employee for Highland Park Funeral Home & Crematory in Kansas City, KS where she also served her Funeral Directors and Embalmers apprenticeship for the State of Kansas. After attaining her full licensure, she moved to a full time funeral director and embalmer through Highland Park where she had the privilege of individually serving around 130 families every year.

Whitney lives in Burlington, KS with her husband, son, and fur-baby, Ellie. She enjoys going on walks around her neighborhood and working on her various crafting projects.

Chino
Chino
Service Dog
Chino
Service Dog

Chino is a Licensed Therapy dog and a member of "Love On A Leash" and is available to offer comfort and support at visitations and services upon request. Jamie and Chino often receive invitations to visit local nursing facilities and area schools.

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