Karen L. Dreier
1952 - 2014
Obituary
HESSTON - Karen L. Dreier, 62, of Hesston, died Saturday
(Nov. 22, 2014) at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis campus
in Wichita.
She was born on June 21, 1952, in Newton, the daughter of
George T. and Donzella Moore Meires. Karen was raised in Newton, graduating
from Newton High School in 1970.
She married Robert E. Dreier on Jan. 3, 1972, in Newton.
Karen received her nursing degree from Hesston College. She
was a registered nurse for St. Francis Community Services for eight years. She
was an avid reader and enjoyed gymnastics, along with attending her grandkids'
activities. For several years, Karen had participated with the Relay for Life
and area 4-H clubs.
Survivors include her husband, Bob of the home; daughter,
Darci (Glen) Weller of Sacramento, California, and their daughter, Jena;
daughter, Andrea (Wes) Hamm of Walton, and their children, Haley and Drake;
son, Ben (Lisa) Dreier of Sedgwick, and their children, Taylor, Cody, Becka,
Kayla and Jake; great-granddaughter, Emma; mother, Donzella Meires of Newton;
sister, Kem (John) Nicodemus of Newton; sister, Janet Meires of Fernandina
Beach, Florida; brother, Patrick (Andrea) Meires of Fernandina Beach, Florida;
and countless nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Karen was preceded in death by her father, George, and an
infant sister, Linda Dianne Meires.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home,
Wednesday evening between 6 and 8 p.m. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday (Nov. 28, 2014) at the Highland Trinity United Church of Christ, rural
Newton.
A memorial has been established with the Highland Church
Cemetery fund, Victory in the Valley, and the Harvey County 4-H. 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.
