Verdon Howard Dauben

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Verdon Howard Dauben, age 82, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., went to meet his Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was born May 13, 1938, in Fort Scott, the son of Howard Dauben and Edith Stephan Dauben. Verdon graduated from the Fort Scott High School. He married Chelsa Travis on Sept. 11, 1959, at Fort Scott. Verdon’s father passed away when Verdon was 6. As a result, Verdon was no stranger to hard work. At a young age, he worked as a farmhand and often worked several part-time jobs. Later, Verdon along with Gerald Boone, owned and operated Boone & Dauben Drive-In located on National Avenue in Fort Scott. Boone & Dauben opened on July 15, 1963. Verdon stayed active with the business until his retirement in 2003. In addition, Verdon served for eight years with the Kansas Army National Guard. He enjoyed camping and reading as well as spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

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