Cornelius Edward "Buddy" Webster, 69, died July 23, 2008 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born September 12, 1938 at Neosho, Missouri, the son of Durwood and Edna (Classen) Webster. He married Gladys Mae Sanders July 4, 1959 at Great Bend. A resident of Great Bend since 1948, coming from Missouri, Mr. Webster was a self-employed contractor and security guard at Central Kansas Medical Center. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was also a foster parent for thirty-three years. Mr. Webster was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Webster, of the home; two sons: Charles Webster and wife, Debbie, Great Bend, Kansas; and David Webster and wife, Catherine, Glenwood, Iowa; two daughters: Pamela Vainer and husband, David, Great Bend, Kansas; and Brenda Brown and companion, Ronald Young, Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Jeremy Vainer, Matthew Vainer, Cory Webster, Michah Webster, Abby Brown, Megan Brown, and Chelsea Webster. He was preceded in death by one brother, Doyle Webster; and three sisters, Dixie Reed, Margaret Radford, and Ada Rupp. Vigil service will be at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Reginald A. Urban will be celebrant. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home, and from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Prince of Peace Youth Program, in care of the funeral home.