Betty Fagerquist

Betty Ann Fagerquist, 86, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at The Cedars, McPherson. 

Betty was born on May 10, 1937, in Owensboro, KY, the daughter of Lee Roy and Ardena (Coin) Coombs.  She graduated from Owensboro High School.

On August 23, 1957, Betty was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Lowell Fagerquist.  Bob preceded her in death after 65 years of marriage on July 14, 2022.  Betty and Bob were blessed with three daughters, Lori, Amy, and Krista. 

Survivors include: two daughters, Lori (Jeff) McCoy of Cave Creek, AZ and Krista Wenski of St. Louis, MO; two grandchildren, Ashton William Robert McCoy of Cave Creek, AZ and Cohen Elyse Wenski of St. Louis, MO; five nephews, Keith Everhart of Canton, KS, Wayne (Cheryl) Everhart of Canton, KS, Kevin (Chandra) Stauffer of Wichita, KS, Mark (Kim) Stauffer of Wichita, KS, and Brian (Angie) Stauffer of Salina, KS; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Amy Fagerquist; sister & brother-in-law, Thelma “Tim” & Dwight Everhart; and sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Marilyn & Jim Stauffer. 

A visitation/viewing will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Monday, July 3, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 11:30 AM, Monday, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Chris Whitacre officiating.

Memorial donations are suggested to the McPherson Animal Shelter in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.