Montana Farnsworth Newkirk

Montana Farnsworth Newkirk, PhD Montana was born in Deer Lodge, Montana to Alice and Jesse Farnsworth November 8, 1921. After obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Utah, she continued studies at Columbia University New York where her husband, Dr. Grant E. Evans was completing his medical internship. Montana spent 23 years teaching for Wichita Public schools, including 17 in Special Needs Reading; and at age 55 she earned her Doctorate in Special Education from the University of Kansas. She was a lifelong member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She loved teaching and after retirement gave book reviews to various clubs and associations across Wichita until age 92. Montana loved being a mother and will always be remembered for her devotion, support, and love for her family. Two sons, Stephen F. Evans PhD and David Scott Evans precede her in death, as do husbands Dr. Grant E. Evans and Donald R. Newkirk. Survivors include sons Grant R. (Karen) Evans of Houston, Samuel S. Evans of Dallas; grandchildren Collin (Mariana) Evans, Marshall (Amanda) Evans of Houston, Samuel Evans, Emily Evans of Dallas; and her great-granddaughters Addison, Allison, Emilia, and Isabel who were a delight to her. Services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Wichita chapter of P.E.O. Sisterhood is requested. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.