Obituary

Paulette Grace Loewen Zook, 64, passed away Aug. 9, 2014, at Asbury Park, Newton.

She was born in Hillsboro, Dec. 21, 1949, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Loewen. In 1962, her family moved to Florence. She graduated from Florence High School in 1967, and she was a 1968 Wichita Business College graduate. She then worked for Beltone in Wichita. On Dec. 18, 1971, she married Ramon Russell Zook at the Florence United Methodist Church. They made their home in Florence. One daughter, Rebekah Ruth Zook, was born to this union. Paulette was first and foremost a mother and wife. She never missed any of Beki's activities and was a devoted companion to Ramon, as he drove all over the United States making deliveries in his truck.

She gave back to Florence, as she spent many years volunteering for the United Methodist Church, Historical Society, Library Board, Labor Day committee, YWCA and Florence High School Alumni Banquet. She also was a Florence news correspondent for the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, a part-time nurse for Dr. Slifer and also sold Avon. Paulette hosted an annual hot dog roast at her residence. Paulette served others by assisting the elderly in the community. She would take them to doctor's appointments, shopping, and would enjoy reminiscing about the good 'ole days in Florence. She enjoyed traveling with Ramon and meeting new people on every vacation they took. Their favorite places to visit were Branson, San Antonio, Durango and the beaches of Florida.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ramon R. Zook of Florence; daughter, Rebekah R. Zook of Derby; granddog, Cooper Maya; sisters, Jeanette M. Parmley (Timothy) of Florence, and Mashawn A. Weber (Dale) of Florence; brothers-in-law, John C. Slifer III (Sheryl) of Walton, and Lindley P. Slifer (Trudy) of Marion; four nieces, seven nephews and their families. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. and Darlene G. (Davis) Loewen; and her parents-in-law, Dr. John C. and Eleanor M. (Philo) Slifer.

Visitation with family will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Zeiner Funeral Home of Florence. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Florence United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence. Memorial fund established for Union Rescue Mission of Wichita, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Marion, KS 66861.