Mance Vaughner departed this life on November 29, 2011 at his home in Creve Coeur, MO. He had battled congestive heart failure for three years. He was born to the late Lewis and Frances Vaughner on August 13, 1933 in Kansas City, MO. He was the eldest of two children.
Mance attended Kansas City Public Schools. He continued his education at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO, receiving a degree in 1954. After receiving an honorary discharge from the U.S. Army, he enrolled in the Homer G. Phillips School for Medical Record Library Science.
After graduating, Mance began his career in St. Louis as a Registered Health Information Management Administrator in the medical records field. He was well respected in the health care field while serving in a health information administrative capacity at various health care facilities. These facilities include Lutheran Hospital, Yeatman/Union-Sarah Health Center, Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Center and the Veteran’s Administration Hospitals in St. Louis and Seattle, WA. Other facilities include Booth Memorial Hospital, Homer G. Phillips Ambulatory Centers and Regional Hospital.
For many years, Mance worked for the Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers. At the time of his death, he continued to serve as a consultant to the clinic.
Mance was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mance was a stranger to no one. He was always well dresses and an avid fan of jazz.
Mr. Vaughner is survived by his brother, Lewis Vaughner of San Diego, CA, several nieces and numerous cherished friends
