DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary

04/23/2026

Love Big for Jason

It is an honor for Dignity Memorial – Wichita, KS to recognize the compassion and dedication of Location Manager and Funeral Director Annie Neal of DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

In 2024, Annie and her team were privileged to care for the Jason Jones family during their time of loss. Today, we continue to stand beside them as they celebrate Jason’s remarkable legacy. Through the generosity of his family, Jason was able to give the gift of life through organ donation — including his heart, which was received by Luka McDonald of Pennsylvania.

Below is the story and photos from a recent reunion event, shared with permission. Annie, pictured with her therapy dog Capone, joined Office Manager Brooke Dodge and Outreach Coordinator Cyndi Mendoza Jones in honoring Jason’s memory.

The DeVorrs team provided a LEGO table — Jason’s favorite building blocks — along with nearly 100 beach balls for guests to enjoy in his honor. One beach ball, signed by Jason’s classmates, was presented to his family as a heartfelt tribute.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to both families and to Midwest Transplant Network for the opportunity to support and serve our community in such meaningful ways.

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"Love Big for Jason" honors 9-year-old Jason Jones from Valley Center, KS, who passed away in January 2024 and saved four lives through organ donation. His heart was donated to a Pennsylvania boy named Luka, creating a lasting bond between families. The community honors his legacy with and acts of kindness.
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Key Details on Legacy:

• Heart Transplant Connection: Jason's heart was transplanted into 13-year-old Luka McDonald, who later met Jason's family in Kansas.

• First Pitch Event: Luka threw the first pitch at a Valley Center High School baseball game in April 2026, surrounded by Jason's friends and family.

• Kindness Campaign: Jason's mother, Jennifer, spreads awareness by painting and hiding rocks with QR codes that tell Jason's story.

• Community Impact: The Valley Center community, including West Elementary and the local baseball team, supported the families and wore special shirts to honor Jason.

• Tattoo Tribute: The mothers of Jason and Luka got matching tattoos representing the heartbeat connection.

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The initiative encourages honoring Jason by "loving big," focusing on organ donation awareness and kindness.

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03/15/2026

🌿 Now Hiring at Resthaven Gardens of Memory – Wichita, KS 🌿

Dignity Memorial Wichita is looking for Grounds Specialists and Cemetery Services Specialists to join our team at Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in meaningful, hands-on work that helps families in our community, this may be the perfect opportunity.

✔ Operate mowers and grounds equipment
✔ Assist with burials and cemetery maintenance
✔ Landscaping and seasonal grounds care
✔ Work in one of Wichita’s most beautiful memorial parks

Full-time and seasonal positions available.
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.

Join a team that truly cares.

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Interviews starting immediately.

03/14/2026

11/19/2025

🎄 Dignity Memorial Wichita is proud to support Lexi’s LAMB this Christmas season! 🎁

We’re honored to join this heartfelt mission of bringing comfort, joy, and a sense of relief to children and their families right here in our community. Each year, Lexi’s LAMB touches the lives of hundreds of infants through teens in local hospitals — and together, we can help make this year the brightest yet.

If you feel called to give, we’d love for you to participate in the Lexi’s LAMB Toy & Supply Drive by dropping off NEW and unwrapped items at any of our four Wichita Dignity Memorial locations:

📍 Lakeview Funeral Home & Lakeview Cemetery
📍Resthaven Mortuary & Resthaven Gardens of Memory
📍 DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary
📍 Hillside Funeral Home West

Let’s come together to help brighten a child’s holiday season. ❤️

Donations accepted through December 20, 2025.
🎄✨
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11/16/2025

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Veterans may qualify for VA burial benefits. Learn about veterans funeral benefits and how a Dignity Memorial provider can help plan a tribute worthy of your sacrifice.

11/14/2025

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11/13/2025

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11/12/2025

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10/28/2025

Had a wonderful time supporting Lexi’s Lamb! At Dignity Memorial Wichita Kansas & Dignity Memorial , our work doesn’t end after a service — sometimes, it’s only the beginning. The relationships we build with families often become like family themselves. 💜

Thanks to Annie Wilkinson-Morris for he continued support & love of this cause.

We’re proud to support this cause and so many others that touch our hearts through the families we’re honored to serve and the community we’re thankful to call our own.


DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary
Resthaven Mortuary & Resthaven Gardens of Memory
Lakeview Funeral Home & Lakeview Cemetery
Hillside Funeral Home West
Cyndi Mendoza-Jones