Evelyn June Wortman

1920 - 2017

Evelyn June Wortman obituary, 1920-2017

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54

Wichita, Kansas

Evelyn Wortman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 7, 2017.

97, born to Earle and Mertle Pelham on July 14, 1920 in Neosho Rapids, KS, passed away on August 5, 2017. She was a past ladies auxiliary president for VFW Post 3115, lifetime member of American Legion Post 256 and member of Bethany Lutheran Church. Evelyn is preceded by husband, Elmer F. Wortman; sons, Sonny Tanner and Glenn Wortman; daughters, Loretta Jolly and Deborah Ungerer; brother, Bud Pelham and parents. She is survived by daughter, Betty George; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 5-7 PM. Funeral service is Friday, August 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM, both at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials may be given to Bethany Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 26th St. S., Wichita, KS 67217 or VFW Post 3115, 4801 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67209.

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