Freda M. Spangler
Freda M. Spangler, 95,
retired elementary English teacher, passed away on Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2006) at
Asbury Park in Newton. She was born on Oct. 11, 1911, in Harvey County to Ira
and Mamie (Dibble) Spangler. She was an elementary English teacher who started
her career in Dodge City. She later was employed in the Newton school district,
retiring in 1988. She enjoyed traveling and made several trips to Europe. She
was a lifetime member of Salem United Church and was a member of Delta Kappa
Gamma Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by
her parents and two sisters, Wanda Gutshall of Spokane, Wash., and Hazel, who
died at an early age.
Survivors include several
nieces and nephews, and many cousins, which were created by her parents raising
seven cousins from her mother's sister after their parents died at an early
age.
The funeral service will be
at 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton.
Viewing will be available
from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. A family representative will greet
friends and family from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials have been
established for Salem United Methodist Church in Newton, in care of the funeral
home.
