Lois Vaneti Carey

Lois Vaneti Carey was born July 8, 1914, at Pomona, Kansas. She was the daughter of Emory L. and Dolly M. (Nichols) Brubaker. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, Kansas, Lois made her home in Ottawa, until her death Saturday, August 28, 2004, at the age of ninety years. Lois was a lifelong homemaker. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Ottawa. She was one who appreciated nature and really enjoyed working in her yard. She also liked to crochet and created numerous lovely items for her family and friends to enjoy. She liked to watch game shows on T.V., enjoyed playing Bingo, and was a serious card player! Mrs. Carey's greatest enjoyment, however, came from her family and grandchildren. She loved spending time with them. On December 2, 1936, Lois was united in marriage with Clifford W. Carey at Garnett, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2002. She is also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Marlin Brubaker and Theron Brubaker. Mrs. Carey is survived by her daughter, Marlene Ferguson and her husband, Fred, of Ottawa; two sons, Lawrence Carey and his wife, Elaine, of Moberly, Missouri, Richard Carey and his wife, Pat, of Osage City, Kansas; sister, Opal Ackerman of Ottawa; eight grandchildren; and, seventeen great-grandchildren. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held from Dengel & Son Mortuary 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2004. OFFICIANT: Rev. Ralph E. Jarbo, Jr. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mrs. Carey at Dengel & Son Mortuary after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday to service hour, where the family will meet with friends 7 to 8:00 Wednesday evening. CEMETERY: Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net.