In Memory Of
Gladys Dudding
Gladys Dudding
Gladys T. Dudding, 85, Topeka, passed away peacefully to our Lord on Friday, April 24, 2009.
Gladys was born November 12, 1923 in Defiance, IA, the daughter of Paul and Violet Hulsebus.
She loved learning and excelled in school. At 16, she graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Gladys married Jack L. Dudding in August of 1943 in Yuma, AZ. After World War II, Jack worked as a detective for the Topeka Police Department. He died in 1964.
For nearly 30 years, she was secretary and bookkeeper at First Congregational Church, retiring in 1990.
Her favorite organization was Boy Scouts of America, where she volunteered enthusiastically for 25 years. She was the first recipient in the Jayhawk Aera Council of the Silver Fawn award, 1973. Gladys also was Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 462; Past President of HiCrest NIA; and a charter member of the Shawnee Boat & Ski Club.
Survivors include daughters: Shari Shinski (Cliff) of Overland Park, Jacquelyn Begley (Ronald) of Auburn; sons: Terry Dudding (Penny) of Santa Fe, NM; Tad Dudding (Anita) of Topeka; sisters: Inez Johnson, Omaha, NE; Darlene Thompson, Dunlap, IA; brother: Calvin Hulsebus, Dow City, IA; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by son, Tim Dudding; brother, Milo Hulsebus; and special friend, Stellman Parker.
The family wishes to express special gratitude to our dear friend Peggy Lear for her loving hospice care.
A service celebrating Gladys' life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Graveside services will follow at Topeka Cemetery. Gladys will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel after 2:00 p.m. on Monday and visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
Gladys was born November 12, 1923 in Defiance, IA, the daughter of Paul and Violet Hulsebus.
She loved learning and excelled in school. At 16, she graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Gladys married Jack L. Dudding in August of 1943 in Yuma, AZ. After World War II, Jack worked as a detective for the Topeka Police Department. He died in 1964.
For nearly 30 years, she was secretary and bookkeeper at First Congregational Church, retiring in 1990.
Her favorite organization was Boy Scouts of America, where she volunteered enthusiastically for 25 years. She was the first recipient in the Jayhawk Aera Council of the Silver Fawn award, 1973. Gladys also was Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 462; Past President of HiCrest NIA; and a charter member of the Shawnee Boat & Ski Club.
Survivors include daughters: Shari Shinski (Cliff) of Overland Park, Jacquelyn Begley (Ronald) of Auburn; sons: Terry Dudding (Penny) of Santa Fe, NM; Tad Dudding (Anita) of Topeka; sisters: Inez Johnson, Omaha, NE; Darlene Thompson, Dunlap, IA; brother: Calvin Hulsebus, Dow City, IA; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by son, Tim Dudding; brother, Milo Hulsebus; and special friend, Stellman Parker.
The family wishes to express special gratitude to our dear friend Peggy Lear for her loving hospice care.
A service celebrating Gladys' life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Graveside services will follow at Topeka Cemetery. Gladys will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel after 2:00 p.m. on Monday and visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Monday, April 27, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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