Thelma M. Steincamp
February 12, 2012
Steincamp, Thelma M. (Langrehr), 81, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with old age. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Ma), sister, aunt, and friend to all. Thelma had a special gift for friendships, a genuine interest in other people and made new friends everywhere she went. She showed a generosity and fortitude that did not waiver, even as her health failed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Harold, “Cug” L. Steincamp. Survivors include: her daughters, Denise (Jerry) Tarbell and Diane (Mike) Dixon; her grandchildren, Brianna Tarbell and Ryan, Timothy (T.J.), and Megan Dixon; brother, Harold Langrehr; many nieces and nephews; her best friend, Bev Shrum; and constant companion, her dog Samantha. “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose All that we love deeply becomes a part of us” (Helen Keller). Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Downing Lahey East Chapel. Memorials have been established with the Harold L. and Thelma M. Steincamp Geology Scholarship, 1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 2, Wichita, Kansas, 67260-0002 and Wichita Childrens Home, 810 N. Holyoke St., Wichita, KS 67208-3099.
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Diane, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. Loved the obit in the Eagle that stated she passed away ‘after a long, courageous battle with old age.’ Thinking of you and your family.
As I sit here and think about Thelma, it seems like yesterday that Doug brought me to Wichita to meet all of you. All of you were so warm and friendly, but your mom…she had the gift of gab. And she met me right where I was at the time. I loved every moment of my visits with her even after Doug’s and my parting of ways. I will miss her so much. I wish I was not so far away. Know that my prayers are wtih you and that you may have God’s peace through this time. Love you all, Marcia
Mike, Diane, Ryan, T.J. and Megan- You are in our thoughts and prayers
Thelma, you are a wonderful person. May God Bless You and Keep You. You will always be with us.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a fine lady.
Denise, Diane and families, your mother was love – pure and simple. She had a gift for a special kind of warmth that enveloped a person. I always loved being with or around her and I am so thankful to have known Thelma. God Bless you – Our hearts and prayers are with you. Dana Cheney
To the sweet, Dixon/Steincamp Family, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Ma but so thankful that her suffering was put to a rest. I am so grateful for God’s promise of eternal life and so thankful Ma is resting peacefully with the Angels and her loved ones. Thinking and praying for you all..Much love sent your way!
Denise, Diane, everyone, am so sorry for your lose. May God be with you at this time. Your mother was a really neat woman to know. She taught me how to cook eggs the right way. I will always remember her in my life. Bob and Patti Shepherd.