Zada Carlson England
1922 - 2015
Obituary
Zada Carlson England, 93, died Friday
(November 13, 2015) at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Ks.
She was born on March 22, 1922 in
Halstead, Ks., the daughter of Albert and Lina Artz Carlson. Zada
grew up in Halstead during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl days.
She graduated from Halstead High School and Chillicothe College in
Missouri.
During World War II, Zada worked for
Beech Aircraft at the downtown office in Wichita.
She loved to travel and was an avid
reader. Zada was a charter member of GGGS. She had many interests and
hobbies, but her great love was time spent with her four children and
their families.
She is survived by daughters Shellie
and Monty Tibbitts of Stone Harbor, N.J., Linda Connolly of Seaville,
N.J., Dana England of Spring City, PA.; son Jeff and Lonnie England
of Overland Park, KS., six grandsons; seven great granddaughters; and
one great grandson. In addition, her longtime caretaker and loving
friend, Linda Stevens.
Zada is preceded in death by her
parents; beloved brother, Duane Carlson; her former husband Keith
England; and son-in-law Bob Connolly.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30
A.M., Wednesday (November 18, 2015) at the Chapel of Kidron Bethel in
North Newton. Interment will be in the Halstead Cemetery following
the services.
The family will receive friends at the
funeral home Tuesday evening between 5pm and 7pm.
A memorial has been established with
Caring Hands Humane Society, contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.