Alice DeWeese
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Alice DeWeese, of Lawrence, gave us 91 wonderful years as a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Pioneer Ridge Heath Center. Funeral services will be held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS.
Alice was born July 17, 1925 in Charleston, West Virginia to Ira Opal McCormick and Lula Ruth Evans. Her family moved to Lawrence and she graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1943. Alice retired from USD 497 after 20 years working in the cafeteria. Thanks in part to that experience, her family nicknamed her “The Cookie Monster”. She was a great baker and had quite a sweet tooth! She was also a 70 year member of Centenary United Methodist Church and held many United Methodist women officer positions. She loved to play cards and board games with longtime friends and family. She was part of a pinochle and pitch card group with her husband and three other couples for 40 years.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Lester, whom she married January 15, 1945 in Casper, WY. Also preceding her in death are her sisters Dee (Bob) Lennartz and her oldest son, Kenneth (Barbara).
She is survived by her children Sharon (Wayne) Rogers of Lawrence, Mark (Betsy) of Fairfax, VA, John (Nancy) of Pratt and Ron (Chris) of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Barbara DeWeese, Pittsburgh, PA; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Dot (Keith) Kolars, San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law, Carroll (Norma) DeWeese, Lawrence, KS and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be at the mortuary from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Centenary United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Dear cousins:
So sorry for the loss of your mother, my Aunt Alice. Lots of fond memories of good times with her, especially at Christmas time around the sweets on the table. Love to all.
Sincerely,
Rich Lennartz and family
Dear Ron and Family,
Please know that my thoughts are with you during this time. Remember that at the end of every storm a rainbow is soon to follow. May the wonderful memories of your Mother help to ease your sorrow in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Mr. Kim R. Wrench
Kansas City, Mo
I am so glad to know Alice. I can still see her beautiful smile! I had so much fun hosting her card games with her friends at the Windsor. She was a very special lady and a wonderful example of a Christian Woman. God Bless You All, Suzy Jach
Sincere Condolences To The DeWeese Family,
With regret, we share your sorrow. “Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” John 11:25.
With Kindness, Comfort and Peace,
I am so sorry for your loss. Alice was one of my very favorites at Prairie Commons. She was such a lady. I loved it when she would call to have me write a work order to have maintenance come to crack open her coconut for her. That meant we were in for a treat…one of her coconut cakes! She was a perfect role model for those of us becoming senior citizens. I know she will be missed by many.
Bev
I have nothing but the fondest memories of Alice, who always had a smile, who brought joy to me and many. May the memories of her sweetness temper your grief, and may the promise of resurrection temper the sadness of her passing.
Pastor Dan
Sharon and Wayne, we are so sadden to see in the paper. My your mother rest in peace Sharon.