1915
Lucille
2009
Lucille E. Graber
July 23, 1915 — July 8, 2009
Lucille E. Graber, 93, passed away July 8, 2009 at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, Ks.
She was born to Charles and Maize (Wehry) Hupp on July 23, 1915 in Newton, Ks.. She attended Newton schools and graduated from Bethel College with a degree in Music Education. Following college she taught two years and then married Clarence Graber. They spent 51 years together running the Golden Guernsey Dairy west of Newton.
Her life long passion was playing the organ for church which she did for over 50 years starting in high school and continuing well into her 80’s. She was church organist for many years at the Bethel College Mennonite, First Presbyterian, and First Christian Church’s in addition to filling in at other churches in Newton. In later years her specialty was playing for funerals.
She spent nearly 20 years as 4-H Sewing Leader, and was also active in the Wichita Parliamentary Club. She was a life long member of the Newton Treble Clef and Kansas Federation of Music Clubs, both of which she served as former President. She was also a life-long member of Inspiration Point.
The local Rotary Club and Rotary International were also very important to Lucille. She was club accompanist for many years, supported her husband Clarence while he served as District Governor and in later years became a regular attending honorary member of the Newton Club.
She leaves behind a daughter, Judy Friesen; a son, Dr. Charles Graber, his wife Lisa all of Newton; grandchildren Mark Friesen and his wife Melissa of Lawrence, Myron Friesen and his wife Jennifer of Seattle, Carrie Saxl and her husband Chris of Napa, Calif., and Christopher Graber of Ark City; and four great grandchildren Lucy Friesen, George Mitchell, Case Friesen and Arianna Graber.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence; son-in-law Mel Friesen; and numerous brother’s and sister’s of Clarence’s.
She will long be remembered for her positive attitude, generous spirit, and love of good music and good food.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Private family interment was held in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton at 10:00 A.M., Saturday (July 18, 2009).
A memorial has been established with Bethel College and Rotary International, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 East Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114
She was born to Charles and Maize (Wehry) Hupp on July 23, 1915 in Newton, Ks.. She attended Newton schools and graduated from Bethel College with a degree in Music Education. Following college she taught two years and then married Clarence Graber. They spent 51 years together running the Golden Guernsey Dairy west of Newton.
Her life long passion was playing the organ for church which she did for over 50 years starting in high school and continuing well into her 80’s. She was church organist for many years at the Bethel College Mennonite, First Presbyterian, and First Christian Church’s in addition to filling in at other churches in Newton. In later years her specialty was playing for funerals.
She spent nearly 20 years as 4-H Sewing Leader, and was also active in the Wichita Parliamentary Club. She was a life long member of the Newton Treble Clef and Kansas Federation of Music Clubs, both of which she served as former President. She was also a life-long member of Inspiration Point.
The local Rotary Club and Rotary International were also very important to Lucille. She was club accompanist for many years, supported her husband Clarence while he served as District Governor and in later years became a regular attending honorary member of the Newton Club.
She leaves behind a daughter, Judy Friesen; a son, Dr. Charles Graber, his wife Lisa all of Newton; grandchildren Mark Friesen and his wife Melissa of Lawrence, Myron Friesen and his wife Jennifer of Seattle, Carrie Saxl and her husband Chris of Napa, Calif., and Christopher Graber of Ark City; and four great grandchildren Lucy Friesen, George Mitchell, Case Friesen and Arianna Graber.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence; son-in-law Mel Friesen; and numerous brother’s and sister’s of Clarence’s.
She will long be remembered for her positive attitude, generous spirit, and love of good music and good food.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Private family interment was held in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton at 10:00 A.M., Saturday (July 18, 2009).
A memorial has been established with Bethel College and Rotary International, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 East Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114
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