Glendora A. Achten obituary: Glendora A. Achten's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Glendora A. Achten
1924 - 2015
In Memory Of
Glendora A. Achten
1924 - 2015
Born Glendora Ann Donart on March 2nd, 1924, she attended Stillwater High School and later attended Oklahoma A &M College in the School of Home Economics. A striking and vivacious young woman, she was an active member of the Kappa Delta social sorority, and was once crowned “Pioneer Queen” at her college. Glendora and John had an industrious and happy life together and worked together for years as owners/managers of a real estate venture. They also enjoyed a rich social life through John’s membership in the Masonic Shrine and the American Legion. Glendora was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling, however, her greatest pride and joy was the accomplishments and growth of her children, step-children, and grandchildren.
Mrs. Achten is survived by her sons of a war-time (WWII) marriage, Bobbie Motherwell (who lives in Pennsylvania), David Stewart (of Topeka), and by two children of her prior marriage to Donald F. Stewart, including Donald Stewart Jr., MD (of Fairfax, Virginia) and daughter Ann Stewart, of Topeka.
Grandchildren include Anthony Stewart of Topeka, Brady Liggett of Topeka, Scott Stewart of American Fork, Utah, and Carolyn Stewart, of McLean, Virginia. Glendora also had three great-grandsons and one great-grandaughter.
With her marriage to John Achten, a blended family was formed which included Glendora’s children and John’s children, including Kim, Darcy, David, Kelly, and Greg. John Achten is grandfather to six grandchildren and is a great-grandfather to 3 souls.
Memorial services will be held in the sanctuary at the First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, July 8th at 10 AM. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at 9AM.
Interment at the cemetery in Greneda, Kansas will be attended by family members on a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604, Grace Hospice 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or Aldersgate Village Good Samaritan Fund 7220 SW Asbury Drive Topeka, KS 66614.
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Born Glendora Ann Donart on March 2nd, 1924, she attended Stillwater High School and later attended Oklahoma A &M College in the School of Home Economics. A striking and vivacious young woman, she was an active member of the Kappa Delta social sorority, and was once crowned “Pioneer Queen” at her college. Glendora and John had an industrious and happy life together and worked together for years as owners/managers of a real estate venture. They also enjoyed a rich social life through John’s membership in the Masonic Shrine and the American Legion. Glendora was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling, however, her greatest pride and joy was the accomplishments and growth of her children, step-children, and grandchildren.
Mrs. Achten is survived by her sons of a war-time (WWII) marriage, Bobbie Motherwell (who lives in Pennsylvania), David Stewart (of Topeka), and by two children of her prior marriage to Donald F. Stewart, including Donald Stewart Jr., MD (of Fairfax, Virginia) and daughter Ann Stewart, of Topeka.
Grandchildren include Anthony Stewart of Topeka, Brady Liggett of Topeka, Scott Stewart of American Fork, Utah, and Carolyn Stewart, of McLean, Virginia. Glendora also had three great-grandsons and one great-grandaughter.
With her marriage to John Achten, a blended family was formed which included Glendora’s children and John’s children, including Kim, Darcy, David, Kelly, and Greg. John Achten is grandfather to six grandchildren and is a great-grandfather to 3 souls.
Memorial services will be held in the sanctuary at the First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, July 8th at 10 AM. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at 9AM.
Interment at the cemetery in Greneda, Kansas will be attended by family members on a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604, Grace Hospice 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or Aldersgate Village Good Samaritan Fund 7220 SW Asbury Drive Topeka, KS 66614.
To share a special memory of Glendora or to leave a message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, July 08, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604
Memorial Service
Wednesday, July 08, 2015 at 10:00 AM
First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66604
Interment
Granada Cemetery
Wetmore, Kansas
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family