Debra Sue (Banman) Giskie
1955 - 2020
Debra Sue Banman Giskie, 65, died
November 4 at her home in Liberal, Kansas. She was born January 1,
1955 to Edgar and Vinola (Schroeder) Banman in Topeka, KS.
Debbie grew up in Newton, graduating
from Newton High with the class of 1973. She then studied business
courses at Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, KS. She met Edgar
J. Giskie during that time and they were married in Newton at Faith
Mennonite Church on October 27, 1974. They then made their home in
Liberal and settled into the community. Ed preceded her in death
October 9, 2019.
She is survived by her parents, her
children, Angela Powers of Liberal and Matthew Giskie of Newton; five
grandchildren: Justin, Brenden, Samantha Powers, Seda and Kaelyn
Giskie: her sister, Cindy Banman, brother, Wendell (Yvonne) Banman,
nieces, nephews and numerous relatives, friends and business
associates.
Debbie retired October 1 after 44 years
of employment with the City of Liberal. Her positions included City
Clerk, Airport Manager, interim City Manager, and staff liaison to
Arkalon Park. A major achievement for her community was attaining
direct flight service from Liberal to Denver.
She continued to study and take courses
to qualify for leadership in community programs. Her community
involvement included Lions Club, International Pancake Day, the Air
Museum and more.
She loved music, to laugh and sing,
cooking and baking, children, Schnauzers, especially Peaches &
Jazzy, electronics and home automation, needlework and crochet and
her artwork.
Debbie/Mom/Grandma/Sis was a role model
for many, a loving and supportive mother, a loving daughter and
sister, she was one of the most understanding people, and would give
you the bed she slept on if you needed it more than her. She won't
ever be forgotten by the people she touched, and her ability to just
say what she felt without worrying what the world will think is
something that anyone would remember of her. She loved her family
unconditionally, and her presence on this earth is irreplaceable to
the ones that love her.
Forever missed, forever in our hearts.
