Lois Prater
Obituary
NEWTON — Lois Prater, 81, of Newton died on May 16, 2012, in
Olathe.
Lois was born in Newton to William and Laura Manring and was
one of two children. She attended Newton schools and was a graduate of Newton
High School.
Lois was very active in the community, giving not only her
time, but of herself. Some of the many organizations she was involved with and
recognized by include: Electa of the Eastern Star for the State of Kansas, 1998
Newton Kansan Woman of the Year, 1999 Regent of the local DAR chapter, Eastern
Star Most Worthy Matron, Regent group and past deacon of First Presbyterian
Church, Salvation Army board member, Presbyterian Manor board member, Quivira
Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Service Award, 2004 Presidents
Volunteer Service Award, Harvey County Historical Society donor, president of
the Newton Friends of the Library, Social Order of the Beauceant, and the Girl
Scouts. She also was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church. Lois was
employed by Southwestern Bell for 35 years prior to her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Bill and Tina Goodman of
Overland Park, Mary Russell and Louis Sangovinkul of Florissant, Colo., Roger
Goodman of Cypress, Texas, Nancy Goodman of Lewiston, Idaho, and Mark Goodman
of High Point, N.C.; her brother, Fawn of Newton; two grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Prater; and
her parents, William and Laura Manring.
While Lois will be missed, she also will be remembered
dearly for years to come by her family and friends for her warmth, love and
caring soul.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday (June 1, 2012)
at First Presbyterian Church of Newton. The family will have a private
committal of ashes.
Memorials have been set up for the following organizations:
Caring Hands Humane Society, Permanent Endowment of the First Presbyterian
Church, Friends of the Library and Harvey County Historical Museum. Visit
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
