Brenda K. (Stubby) McGuire, 60, died
September 13, 2020 at University of Utah hospital in Salt Lake City
following a sudden illness.
She was born February 17, 1960 in
Newton, Kansas to Donovan and Neva Jean (Luttrell) Stubby. On April
16, 2005 she married Kenneth J. McGuire at St. Mary Church in Newton
and he survives.
Brenda studied Ag Econ at Kansas State
University and graduated from Friends University with a degree in
organizational management and leadership. Brenda loved caring for all
animals and pets. She enjoyed taking photos especially of
agricultural scenes, yardwork and being in nature. Brenda was born
with a naturally caring heart and a kind soul, caring for the
eldering in her teens as a CNA at the former Bethel home for the
aged. From Brenda's 20's though her 40's Brenda was employed in
several sales positions: Cargill Seeds Co, Campbell Soups, Hallmark
cards, Tura Eyewear, Green Vison and worked for an Optometrist in
Wichita, and again as a CNA at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater,
Kansas.
Brenda always loved to interact with
children. From toddlers to teenagers, all children loved Brenda. She
constantly told young men to be gentlemen, and was adamant in telling
ladies to focus on their education before going out with boys. Brenda
was proud "being a Kansas farmer's daughter". Her greatest
joy in life was spending time with her loving husband going on trips,
motorcycle rides or just being at home.
She is survived by her husband Ken of
the home; Father Donovan Stubby of Newton; Brother Bryan and his wife
Kristi Stubby of Newton. She is also survived by several nieces,
nephews and great niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother
Neva.
A Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m.,
Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Petersen Funeral Home with The Reverend
Nicholas Voelker presiding. Private family interment will be at a
later date. Memorials are suggested to Caring Hands
Humane Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
