A woman dedicated to her family. She was widowed with 6 children and never remarried because she was afraid a step-father would not treat her children right. She went through hell here on earth and still seemed to find a smile for others. She would always lend a hand when she could, and she helped her children raise their children. Although she wasn't perfect, I believe she was as close as you could get being a Human. She loved God and even though she didn't attend Church she Kept him in our home and tried to put him close to her children's hearts. Wasn't much that could keep this woman down she was stronger than anyone else I have known when knocked down by others she would get right back up and ready to fight the fight what ever it may be.
Bonnie Burris
"Waneta M. Burris, 92, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington. Waneta was born Feb. 11, 1918 in Olga, Kan., the daughter of Christopher H. and Frieda M. Mohr Schwindt. She married Richard H. Burris in Olga, Kan.; he preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1958. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: three children, Patricia Shane, Mission, Kan., Julia Schoonover, Richmond, and Bonnie Melton, Lexington; one sister, Beulah Ellison, Ogden, Utah; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by four children, Paula Ray Bennett, Richard George Burris, Jacklyn Burris, and Max Eugene Burris; four brothers: John, Bill, Jim and Chris; and two sisters, Ikey and Ann. At Waneta's request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington."
Obituary provided by Connie Schwindt Rumold, contributor #47931842, on 20 Jan 2015.
Bonnie Burris
"Waneta M. Burris, 92, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington. Waneta was born Feb. 11, 1918 in Olga, Kan., the daughter of Christopher H. and Frieda M. Mohr Schwindt. She married Richard H. Burris in Olga, Kan.; he preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1958. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: three children, Patricia Shane, Mission, Kan., Julia Schoonover, Richmond, and Bonnie Melton, Lexington; one sister, Beulah Ellison, Ogden, Utah; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by four children, Paula Ray Bennett, Richard George Burris, Jacklyn Burris, and Max Eugene Burris; four brothers: John, Bill, Jim and Chris; and two sisters, Ikey and Ann. At Waneta's request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington."
Obituary provided by Connie Schwindt Rumold, contributor #47931842, on 20 Jan 2015.
A woman dedicated to her family. She was widowed with 6 children and never remarried because she was afraid a step-father would not treat her children right. She went through hell here on earth and still seemed to find a smile for others. She would always lend a hand when she could, and she helped her children raise their children. Although she wasn't perfect, I believe she was as close as you could get being a Human. She loved God and even though she didn't attend Church she Kept him in our home and tried to put him close to her children's hearts. Wasn't much that could keep this woman down she was stronger than anyone else I have known when knocked down by others she would get right back up and ready to fight the fight what ever it may be.
Bonnie Burris
"Waneta M. Burris, 92, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington. Waneta was born Feb. 11, 1918 in Olga, Kan., the daughter of Christopher H. and Frieda M. Mohr Schwindt. She married Richard H. Burris in Olga, Kan.; he preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1958. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: three children, Patricia Shane, Mission, Kan., Julia Schoonover, Richmond, and Bonnie Melton, Lexington; one sister, Beulah Ellison, Ogden, Utah; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by four children, Paula Ray Bennett, Richard George Burris, Jacklyn Burris, and Max Eugene Burris; four brothers: John, Bill, Jim and Chris; and two sisters, Ikey and Ann. At Waneta's request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington."
Obituary provided by Connie Schwindt Rumold, contributor #47931842, on 20 Jan 2015.
Bonnie Burris
"Waneta M. Burris, 92, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington. Waneta was born Feb. 11, 1918 in Olga, Kan., the daughter of Christopher H. and Frieda M. Mohr Schwindt. She married Richard H. Burris in Olga, Kan.; he preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1958. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: three children, Patricia Shane, Mission, Kan., Julia Schoonover, Richmond, and Bonnie Melton, Lexington; one sister, Beulah Ellison, Ogden, Utah; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Richard, she was preceded in death by four children, Paula Ray Bennett, Richard George Burris, Jacklyn Burris, and Max Eugene Burris; four brothers: John, Bill, Jim and Chris; and two sisters, Ikey and Ann. At Waneta's request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington."
Obituary provided by Connie Schwindt Rumold, contributor #47931842, on 20 Jan 2015.
Gravesite Details
Waneta was cremated. Her ashes, as she requested, were spread on the gravel next to her husband Richard Harold Burris's headstone, beneath the statue.
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