Duard W. Enoch

Former mayor of Overland Park, KS, Duard W. Enoch, Jr. DDS, passed away on June 2nd, 2017, peacefully at his home in Sun City West, AZ. He was born to his parents, Duard W. Enoch and Fern Enoch, the largest baby of 1935 (weighing 10 lbs, 7 oz) at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO, and just recently celebrated his 82nd birthday on April 23rd.Duard graduated from Southwest High School in 1953. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology at the University of Kansas, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, and went on to graduate UMKC School of Dentistry in 1960; operating a successful dental practice in Johnson County, KS for over 30 years, before retiring to Sun City West, AZ.Duard was a popular public speaker who also taught, part time, at UMKC School of Dentistry for eight years and was a guest lecturer.Most notably, Dr. Duard Enoch served two terms as Mayor of Overland Park, KS, from 1967 to 1971. He was a proud Eagle Scout (Tribe of Mic-O-Say), served as president of many civic organizations, including the Fifth District Dental Association, and he was a life time member of the American Dental Association.Duard's wife of 56 years, Ardella Mae Enoch, also passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, surrounded by her family in Sun City West, AZ.Daughter of Ruby Grell and George Wingfield, Ardella grew up on a farm in Garner, IA with her two sisters, Delores and Virginia, and her brother Stan. Her family remained close throughout the years through Thanksgiving family reunions and vacations which have always been some of our fondest childhood memories."Ardie" loved to travel the world, experience different cultures and learn new languages. When she was home, her focus was on volunteer work, gardening, interior design, socializing and making everyone laugh, which she did frequently! She had many close friends and caring neighbors, and was very appreciative of all the love and support they offered during her toughest days. Special thanks to Virgina and Don for all they did to make life easier for the Enochs.Ardella and her husband Duard were married for 56 years and passed away within 6 weeks of each other, in their best effort to be together in this life and into the next. They are both survived by their two children, Sarah Beth Enoch and Dr. Duard W. Enoch III.Please join Duard and Ardella's family in sharing memories, photos or videos on their tribute wall at www.caminodelsol.com.