Maxine W. Myers, 91 of Wichita went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2015.
Maxine is survived by two daughters ; Mary Beck of Basehor, KS and Elizabeth (Steve) Keith of Wichita, KS ; son, Joseph (Leslie) Myers of Wichita, KS; grandsons, David Beck II, Nathan Beck, of Basehor, KS, Devin Keith, Garrett Keith, John Myers JR. , and Christopher Myers, all of Wichita; a grand-daughter, Emily Gilbirds Hartung of Kansas; a great-grandson, Kyle Myers of Wichita; also a niece , Betty Shoudt of Pennsylvania, and nephew, Robert Myers of Connecticut.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, James E. Myers II; daughter, Barbara E. Myers; sons, James E. Myers III and John R. Myers; and two grandchildren, Veronica Beck and Joseph Beck.
Throughout her life, Maxine had many interests and volunteer responsibilities. She graduated from business college, obtained her associate degree from Wichita State University and worked in the respiratory therapy dept. at WSU for many years. She was involved in many of her children's activities including den mother for her sons boy scout troops as well as troop leader for her daughters girl scout troops. She was a member of the alter society for the Church of the Magdalen (Wichita), St.Thomas Aquinas (Wichita) and Our Lady Star of the Sea (Port Isabel, Tx). During her retirement years in Port Isabel, Texas, she served as president of the Laguna Madre art league, the Port Isabel public library and Museums of Port Isabel. She and her husband were instrumental in forming the Port Isabel Museum Foundation, served as members of the Port Isabel chamber of commerce and held various offices on the Cameron County historical preservation board. Please join us in celebrating Maxine's life, her Rosary will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 6:00pm, and Funeral Mass will be Monday 10:00am, both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 124 N. Roosevelt Wichita, KS. Online condolences may be sent to the Myers family at www.oldmissionmortuary.com.