Katherine Stannard
Stannard, Katherine, 83, passed away Saturday January 24, 2009. Memorial service will be 11:00AM Friday, January 30, 2009 at Plymouth Congregational Church. Katie was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Thomas and Grace Finney, brother, Dr. .Charles Finney, and sister Jean Strickland. She is survived by her husband Grant Stannard, sister Margaret Greenleaf, daughters Cindy (Norman) Forster and Cathy (Sands) Harris and five grandchildren, Sarah, (Rick), Carrie, Adam (Jennifer), William, and Alden. Katie was born in Wichita and attended Alcott; Robinson and graduated from Wichita East High School. She attended the University of Oklahoma before returning to Wichita to work. Katie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Being a natural and gifted hostess, both social and family events were always a pleasure to attend in her home. Katie was an avid duplicate bridge player, tennis player, community volunteer, and active in the Plymouth Church Guild. She enjoyed traveling the globe with beloved friends and taking family vacations that were filled with laughter. Being a sports fan, Katie enjoyed Nebraska football, WSU basketball and baseball. Katie was a member of Wichita Junior League, Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta and Meals on Wheels. A memorial has been established with Rainbows United, Inc., 340 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Cindy and Norman, Sally Astle Lackey told me of your mother’s passing. Please know that I am thinking of the both of you. You are in my prayers.
Cindy, I was so saddened to read about your mother’s passing. I remember her so well and how cute and perky she always was. I know what a difficult time this is for you but please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll hope to hear from you.
she ll be missed so much………..life just wont be the same for rest of us……bob and i are leaving town tomorrow ……..but i ll be thinking of her…and all of you….will see you when we get back Grant…and kathy and cindy…hope to see you both again …..before too many moons…..she was a special one…..love dulcy mahaffy
DEAR GRANT, I AM SO SAD TO LEARN OF KATY’S DEATH. SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND WHEN I LIVED IN WICHITA MANY YEARS AGO. WE SPENT HAPPY HOURS TOGETHER TALKING ABOUT OUR LIVES AS WOMEN, WIVES, MOTHERS AND MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE. I KNOW YOU MISS HER SMILES AND LAUGHTER. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Grant and all the Stannard Family, We are sorry to hear of Katie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you these coming days as you celebrate her life and share precious memories with the family. Rev. Ray and Jeanne Gilstrap (Sherri’s parents)
Grant, I am so sorry to learn of Katie’s death. She was such a force of nature….full of life and fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Anderson Moler