Lavina R. Havens

Lavina Ruth Goering Havens, 90, McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, surrounded by family at Salina Regional Health Center.

She was born October 30, 1934, in Goessel, KS, the daughter of Peter P. and Marie (Ratzlaff) Penner. She graduated from Inman High School. On March 1, 1957, Lavina was united in marriage to Forrest Goering. He died November 26, 1996. She later married Austin L. Havens on March 7, 2015, in McPherson, KS. He died November 30, 2022.

Lavina was a homemaker and was a housekeeper at the Red Coach Inn. She was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson. She enjoyed quilting with The Mission Society at Hopefield Mennonite Church. Spending time with family, reading, sewing, going to western Kansas to cut wheat, making German Faspa and peppernuts during the holidays, and reading the Christmas Story and Luke 2 were also among her favorite activities. Most importantly, Lavina wanted all her children and grandchildren to know, trust, and love the Lord

Survivors include children, Lynnae (Lee) Applequist of McPherson, KS, Darin (Teresa) Goering of Salina, KS, and Lisa (Kirk) Bouray of McPherson, KS; son-in-law, Calvin Voth of McPherson, KS; sister, Velma Unruh of Galva, KS; ten grandchildren, Emily (Steven) Davis, Rosette (Damon) Kleinsorge, Caprice Applequist, Grace (Ethan) Price, Aaron Voth, Andrea (Bo) Flores, Abbie Goering, Journey Goering, Bethanie (Nick) Purcell, and Lila Price; two step-grandchildren, Lucas and Emma Davis; seven great-grandchildren, Luke Lockhart, Lili Lockhart, Landen Lockhart, Dakota Davis, Addison Kleinsorge, Jadon Kleinsorge, and Paislynn Purcell; and many extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter & Marie Penner; husband, Forrest Goering and Austin Havens; sister, Elda Jantzen; and daughter, Charla Voth.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 AM, Monday, March 3, at Hopefield Mennonite Church Cemetery (Moundridge, KS) with a memorial service following at 10:30 AM, Monday, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor George Bocox officiating.

Memorial donations can be made to New Hope Evangelical Church or Global Gates (an evangelical missions organization) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.