Susan (Houf) Phelps Oct 14, 2021

High School Best Friend ,Canon City ,Colorado

I was so sorry to hear of Iris's passing. When her family moved to Larned, she lived a block away from my family (The Houf's.) We became friends and her family belonged to the same Baptist church as my family. She was a member of my wedding.

Serena Price Oct 14, 2021

Co-Worker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Iris was a kind soul who nurtured her students educational interests. She recognized potential and helped them see possibilities for their futures. Iris was intentional in her care of others. And she always had a ready smile and welcoming hello if you met her in the hallway here at school.

Margaret Speight McCain Oct 14, 2021

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I'm so honored to have known Iris. She was always smiling and friendly, having kind words to say. Seeing the relationship she had with her mother, Iris, was something I admired. She will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to Ralph and her children. God Bless.

Anne Louise Billingsley Oct 14, 2021

Student ,Tucson ,Arizona

She was my favorite teacher. Her passion for both biology and chemistry was completely contagious. She was also just a caring educator and a huge cheerleader for anyone wanting to learn more about her interests. I know that she influenced many students. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Patricia Griffin Oct 14, 2021

Friend from Larned ,Manhattan ,Kansas

Our family, sends our sincere condolences to Iris and Randy’s family on the loss of Iris. The obituary reinforced the remembrance that she was a very special person. She was a very accomplished young woman in high school. She is at rest with God and will be with her parents. In Christian Love Patricia Griffin, Jessica Turner, Diana Nickel & Marsha Young

Barb Bruns Oct 14, 2021

Co worker ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Iris was an exceptional teacher at Aquinas. Loved to work with her as students applied to college and she frequently wrote incredible letters of recommendation for them. She inspired so many kids to continue to learn about science and create careers in many different science related areas.One of my favorite times in her classroom was when we had the Papa John’s scholarship recipient in her class. She Went along with the trick for the students when the Papa John’s manager Would present a bill for over $300 to the scholarship winner. Iris would act outraged that a student would order that much pizza and deliver it to her classroom for lunch. When the student opened up the box they saw that they had a college scholarship instead of the pizza.Her classroom was always engaged and the students loved being a part of that energy. She will be greatly missed. Prayers are for all of her family.

Bobbie Messick Oct 14, 2021

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

I had the great pleasure of working for many years with Iris at Research medical center in the microbiology lab. She was a wonderful coworker… Always upbeat and willing to help out with anything that needed to be done. And then later I had a daughter at Aquinas so I was able to see Iris in her teaching mode! It was truly her calling to be a science teacher! She obviously loved what she was doing and passed the love of science to her students. She was a lovely petson

Greg wilson Oct 14, 2021

Taught at STA with her ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Iris was one of my favorite teacher friends at Aquinas. She was always a genuinely happy person…she loved teaching kids, was interested in all things Aquinas, and was unpretentious. Teachers like her made being a teacher at STA an honor. Prayers for her and for her family. Greg Wilson

Linda Maunee Hammontre Oct 15, 2021

friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

God's peace to the Flournoy family. I met Iris at K-State, and was delighted to meet her again at Research Medical Center where we worked together for many years. Such a special lady, full of grace.

gail Gregory Oct 15, 2021

friend ,fairway ,Kansas

So sorry to hear. Iris was such a warm and friendly person who will be so sorely missed. We all watched her family grow over the years at the 10 o'clock Sunday mass at St. Agnes, which was a real joy to all of us. My prayers for Ralph, Mary, Andy and their children. You were very blessed to have iris as your Mom and grandma.

Scottie Bartley Oct 15, 2021

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Ralph, I am now hooked into Wes’ emails and just happened to read Bob Steiert’s newsletter this evening. I cannot tell you how profoundly saddened I am. We are returning from Florida on Sat, so will be unable to attend Irise’s service. I was thinking about the two of you recently. Iris is one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. I know you will miss her immensely. Your love and devotion was obvious to anyone that ever saw you together.

Larry Marchin Oct 16, 2021

Friend of Ralph: H.S. and EPA ,K.C. ,Kansas

Ralph and Family, My condolences and prayers.

Sui Sum Olson Oct 16, 2021

Colleague at St, Thomas Aquinas High School ,Overland Park, KS, USA ,Kansas

Iris was my fearless Science Department Head, my esteemed colleague, and best of all, she was my dear friend. I love teaching the STEM fields but Iris is the Queen of STEM. Her passion for STEM is knows no bounds. I admire her greatly as a person and as an educator. She loves her family sacrificially and they truly adore her. Enter into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father, Iris. I know you are dancing on the streets of gold!

Elaine Schmidtberger Oct 16, 2021

Aquaintance ,Overland Park ,Kansas

As a long time educator at Bishop Miege I would see Iris at various educational events. I was also her niece’s guidance counselor at Miege. I loved her smile and effervescence! She always drove Sister Martina, a long time AP Biology teacher at Miege to AP and science events. I know Sister Martina and her were very close at their parish of St. Agnes as well. Iris was a good woman, teacher, and friend. My sincerest condolences on your profound loss.

Mike Turvey Oct 16, 2021

Friend ,Edmond ,Oklahoma

Ralph and family - sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for this trying time.

Stephanie Parker Oct 16, 2021

STA student ,Leawood KS ,Kansas

Mrs. Flournoy was a truly dedicated and inspired teacher during my time at St. Thomas Aquinas. You could tell she enjoyed her time in the classroom sharing her passion with us. She is the reason I still remember the periodic table of elements. She also worked with my father for many years at Research Hospital and he always had high regards for Mrs. Flournoy. Our condolences to her family and friends.

Cyndy Novacek Oct 17, 2021

Worked with Iris at St. Thomas Aquinas ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I worked with Iris at St. Thomas Aquinas. She was the kindest sweetest person. Iris loved her students and it was so obvious to me the way she was concerned for them. Not just in Science. I know Heaven is celebrating her arrival. My prayers for her family. Cyndy Novacek

Terry Oct 17, 2021

Co Teacher ,Leawood ,Kansas

A teacher who cared for her students, teachers and parents all the time. Loved working with her in helping all students she taught no matter what their ability was. She always had a smile and time for everyone she met. Peace Iris and your family

John English Oct 20, 2021

Prayers for the Flournoy family. Iris was devoted to her Catholic faith and a wonderful person.