Annette Marie Bumgardner, the daughter of Edwin and Carolyn (Carrie) Heck Schowengerdt, passed away in Lawrence on Sunday, April 27 at the age of 100. She requested no funeral.
Annette was born January 14, 1925 in Lawrence. She went to Midland Grade School and graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1942. She attended the University of Kansas before joining the workforce at the Hercules Powder Company during the Second World War.
Annette and Edward Stuart (Ed) Bumgardner were married at Danforth Chapel June 1, 1947 and were married for 72 years. They had one son, John Edward, of Golden Colorado and his wife Kory, who was like a daughter to them. Annette has a granddaughter, Erica Lyn Bumgardner, and a great grandson, Lochlan Edward of Littleton, Colorado. Erica has a brother, Nathaniel Currey, of Salt Lake City, Utah who is also a member of our family.
Private inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas.
Annette was dear lady. We had many visits and many laughs together. My Joe and met Annette about 20 years ago at the Manor. I was so happy when came back to the Manor and got spend time with her again. May God Bless her family. Suzy and Joe Jach
I’m Brian Pine, son of Roger & Sue Pine. We farmed for Ed & Annette for many, many years and always appreciated their kindness & friendship. When I came back to join the farm, they were the first to welcome & encourage my wife & I. I have never forgotten that as it made such an impression. On behalf of the Pine Family, we are sorry for your loss and she will be missed by many. If my parent don’t reach out, their health has declined, but know they always spoke highly of Ed & Annette and felt it was an honor to farm their family ground.
I met Annette and Ed when I worked at Presbyterian Manor. I got to know them over the 15 years I was there. I am saddened to hear of her passing. My condolences to the whole family.