A memorial service for Lorraine Jane Volker, 84, of Lawrence, Kansas, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3rd, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mrs. Volker died peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence.
She was born January 5, 1932, in Stafford, Kansas, the daughter of Marion and Altha Reed Mather. She grew up in Stafford and graduated from Stafford High School. She went on to the University of Kansas where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She later attended Kansas State University and received a Masters in Education from Ft. Hays State University.
Mrs. Volker taught as a elementary school teacher for over 30 years. She was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence and the First Presbyterian Church in Hays, Kansas. She treasured getting together with family and friends and was an avid sports fan who loved her Kansas Jayhawks and The Kansas City Royals. She was involved with PEO, DAR, Women League of Voters and enjoyed playing bridge.
She married Donald D. “Don” Volker in August of 1952 in Hutchinson, Kansas. They lived together in Manhatttan, Kansas; Weisbaden, Germany; Hays, Kansas, and Lawrence, Kansas, until his death in 1982.
Survivors include daughters, Laura Saryerwinnie of Lawrence, Susie Corbin and husband Tom of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters, Carol Frisbie of De Soto, Kansas, Sharon Wagner of Edwards, Colorado; grandchildren, Bethany Saryerwinnie of Wichita Falls, Texas, Ali Corbin of Kansas City, Missouri; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Melba Swain.
Because of Jane’s love of reading and education, the family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Public Library or the public library in Hays or Stafford, Kansas. To be sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
My condolences in the loss of your Mother, Susie. My love and prayers to you and your family. DL
We have fond memories of the Volker family as next door neighbors for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane was a bright light in a dim world. She brought smiles and joy to everyone around her and she was deeply loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Jane’s daughters and other family members. May she shine upon Heaven, as she shone upon the Earth.
It goes without saying that Janie and Don were a very important part of our life for many, many years and we were saddened to hear this news. The happy memories of The Village Shop years go on and on, but outside of working together, and after Janie and Don moved to Lawrence, we cherished their friendship and their family, as did all of our children. Our sympathies go out to the entire family.
Jane and I played a lot of bridge together, but it was a long time ago. Her smile was grand!
The Sweetest … I only knew her for a short time, but she holds a special place in my heart. Great since of humor & great stories. Much love & prayers to the daughters.
What a grand lady Jane was! She was always upbeat, enthusiastic, and simply a joy to be around. I can’t imagine what a hole she will leave in her family. Peace be with all of you.
We will always remember Aunt Janie’s sweet smile, her
infectious laughter and her deep love of her family.
A beautiful tribute to Aunt Janie is her amazing family who lovingly cared for herl