1925-2026
Dwight Sheldon Tillotson, 101, of Winfield, KS, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026 at Cumbernauld Village.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 2, 2026, at Highland Cemetery in Winfield. Memorial contributions in his name may be made out to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and left in the care of the funeral home.
On May 31, 1925, Dwight was born on a farm west of Rose Hill, KS to Charles Marion Tillotson and Fayth Genevieve (Foristall) Tillotson. Dwight had an older brother Charles LeRoy and an older sister Beula Belle who have passed away. On August 10, 1948 Dwight married the love of his life, Barbara Nadine Means and they had two children, Carol Fae, born July 22, 1949 and Dwight Keith born August 31, 1951. Dwight enlisted in the Air Force after high school and retired as a Sergeant, After the war, Dwight co-owned several Alfalfa processing plants all over the Midwest. He loved working, reading historical biographies, and was a founding member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed, very much, his time as head usher. He was also involved as a scout master, which allowed him to have time for fishing and camping. When he moved to Winfield he also became a supporter of Grace United Methodist in Winfield, and was a long time friend of Southwestern College.
Dwight is survived by his daughter Carol Galliart and husband Dave, son Keith and wife Roxanne, 10 grandchildren: Scott Galliart (Kari),Erin Packer (Lynn), Megan Wolf (Brent), Christopher Galliart, Vanessa Tillotson, Michael Tillotson (Pey), Kristin Musgrave (Matthew), John Tillotson (Jenny), Benjamin Tillotson (Beth), Heidi Chauge (Kevin). Great-grandchildren: Makenzie, Kyndal, Kemper, Kira, Evan, Norah Kate, Callum, Leo, Samuel, Rowan, Caleb, Grace, Esther, Evelyn, Josiah, Matthias, Thomas, Anna, Susanna.
