Virginia Lee Colvin obituary

Virginia Lee Colvin Obituary

Elizabeth, Kansas, United States

March 07, 1929 - December 15, 2016

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Virginia Lee Colvin obituary

Virginia Lee Colvin Obituary

Mar 07, 1929 - Dec 15, 2016

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LIBERAL-Colvin, Virginia Lee 87, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born on March 7, 1929 in Madison, KS, to Leonard and Elizabeth (Heidrick) Shunk. She attended Madison High School, graduating in 1947. On June 12, 1954, Virginia married William Colvin in Madison, KS. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2009. As a homemaker and business owner of High Plains Pizza for over 50 years, she remained very involved in the local community. She was a member of the Liberal Country Club, SCCC Booster Club, and Friends of the Baker Arts Center. She enjoyed supporting philanthropic causes in Liberal and across Kansas. As a great supporter of Seward County Community College, she was a sponsor of the Saintsations Dance Team, the Colvin Adult Learning Center and most recently providing an endowment gift for the Colvin Family Center for Allied Heath. Survivors include: 4 sons, Kent Colvin and his wife, Molly of Liberal, KS, Mike Colvin of Hugoton, KS, Greg Colvin and his wife, Elizabeth of Great Falls, MT, Tracy Colvin of Phoenix, AZ; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the First Baptist Church located at 2nd and Sherman in Liberal, with Pastors Jason Ramsey, Kyle Woodrow and Gregg Turpin presiding. A guestbook will be available for signing from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Brenneman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Seward County Community College Foundation designated for Nursing Scholarships, or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com
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