Chi Omega - Kansas State University

Χ Ω 6 The Cardinal and Straw Chapter Omega Marian Boomer Johnson '39 entered the Omega Chapter on April 4, 2014. She resided in Lenexa, Kan., and worked at Guaranty State Bank for many years. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Robert Johnson, her children, Marian Neal and Robert Johnson, and her granddaughters. Joan Beggs Chapin '47 entered the Omega Chapter on December 30, 2014. She held her Ph.D. in entomology. Joan is survived by her children, Larry, Roger, and Martha. Beverly Guinty Kiddoo '54 entered the Omega Chapter on November 25, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jack, her four children, and grandchildren. She resided in Surprise, Ariz. Alumnae Update Lois Johnson Swanson '43 proudly turned 90 on February 5, 2014. She celebrated with all of her children and five of her grandchildren. Lois and her husband, Ernie, celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in November of 2014. She is proud to be part of a Chi Omega legacy with her daughter, Sarah Schlotterback '70, and granddaughter, Jenna Phillips, Sigma Beta '05. E-mail: eandlswanson@mycido.com Virginia Epp Usher '45 has relocated to Kansas after living in the mountains of Colorado for 30 years. She lives in Grassland Estates, a retirement community Wichita. Virginia is blessed with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. E-mail: busher@qadas.com Mary Brewer Thomas '50 says, "I've been inspired by the wonderful people I call my CW sisters. They are the best!" Mary Ann Griswold Hankin '54 is enjoying retirement in the northern Virginia/D.C. area. She and her husband of 36 years, Julius, volunteer for a number of organizations. Mary Ann would love to hear from her Chi Omega sisters! E-mail: jhmah@juno.com Jane Beach Soder '57 is retired and proud to have six grandchildren. Four of her grandchildren live close to her in the Seattle area, one lives in California, and one lives in Trinidad & Tobago. E-mail: janesoder@comcast.net Sandra Swanson Wiechert '57 enjoys having monthly luncheons with several Chi O sisters living in the Kansas City area. She and her husband, Allen, are blessed with six grandchildren, two of whom live in Overland Park, Kan. Sandra feels honored that she has been asked to lead Kansas Humanities Council book discussions throughout Kansas. She and Allen reside in Lawrence, Kan. E-mail: wiechert@ku.edu Beverly Bass Rehkop '58 works part time volunteering at Kansas City cultural art venues and her church food pantry. She loves spending time with her family and Chi O friends. She recently spent two weeks in Switzerland. E-mail: brehkop2674@sbcglobal.net Diane Dufva Quantic '60 enjoys her retirement by visiting her summer cabin in Bailey, Colo., with her husband, Bruce. She has written two books on great plains literature, available at the University of Nebraska Press or on Amazon. E-mail: dianequantic@gmail.com Ellie Dyke Mowery '61 is inspired by her Chi Omega friendships, which have lasted for over 50 years. E-mail: cwmowery@cox.net Jeanne Cox Belew '63 has retired for the second time, now from Wichita State University. She and her husband, Charles, enjoy traveling in their motorhome. They have gone as far as Alaska and Mazatlán, Mexico. E-mail: cjrv_99@yahoo.com Beverly Falconer Stoehr '63 is inspired by Chi O through lifelong friends and a lifelong interest in women's education and personal growth. E-mail: cstoehr@alltel.net Sharon Hotujac Turk '63 finds herself to be almost as busy in her retirement as when she worked. She wishes that she could have made it to the Centennial celebration, but hopes the attending sisters made this event the best ever! E-mail: tmsjsturk@cfl.rr.com Melodi Otte Friedebach '67 is loving retirement! She spent four months this winter on Siesta Key, Fla. Melodie loved seeing everyone at the Centennial in April! E-mail: mfriedeb@gmail.com Mimi White Balderson '68 is inspired by her Chi Omega lifelong friendships—a special bonding. Email: samat3116@aol.com Carolyn Jirik Francis '69 is in her 16th year as house director for Delta Gamma at Washburn University. She keeps active with her two grandchildren and all of their activities. Carolyn has season tickets to KSU football games and loves going to games and tailgates. She would love to hear from her Chi Omega sisters! E-mail: ksucarolyn@ gmail.com Gwen Goossen Hannah '69 has retired after 37 years in the school system. She enjoys reading, playing, and swimming with her 2-year-old grandson. E-mail: ghannahmac@gmail.com Suzanne Aalbregtse Carlson '73 loved seeing her sisters at the Centennial celebration! E-mail: suzcarlson@yahoo.com Audrey Mross '77 has had a busy year! She led a K-State Traveling Wildcats group on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise in April. Upon her return home to Dallas, she was selected by D Magazine as one of the top lawyers in Dallas. She has also been named a Texas Super Lawyer and National Corporate Super Lawyer for the fifth consecutive year. Audrey continues to serve on the K-State College of Business Dean's Advisory Board. She attended nine K-State football games in the past season. She welcomes her Chi O sisters to contact her if they are ever in the Dallas area! E-mail: amross@munckwilson.com Alumnae News Χ Ω

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