Dorothy E. Hardman

Dorothy Evalee Hardman, 89, Marysville, died Monday morning, Nov. 8, 2010, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 11, at the Berean Church, Marysville. The Rev. Gerald Hawk and the Rev. Barry Dunmire officiated. Ruth Ann Gee was the organist. Kristin Long sang “Before the Throne of God Above.” Jack Hain sang “Blessed Redeemer” and “Saved by Grace.” G.N. Hardman sang “In the Garden.” Pallbearers were Doug Nincehelser, Aaron Long, Jason Long, Dale Henderson, Mike Gee and Rick Shain. The honorary pallbearers were Keith Fincham, Wayne Fincham, Nealan Nincehelser and Norm Carpenter. Burial was in the Home City Cemetery. Dorothy Evalee Hardman was born Feb. 4, 1921, at Beattie, the daughter of Gilbert and Carrie Skinner Evalena King. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1939 and later received a teaching education from Kansas State University. She taught in Marshall County District 110. She married Francis Hardman on May 6, 1945, at North Elm Christian Church. She wrote a book titled “Grandma’s Ramblings” about her early years. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts and quilting. She had more than 100 pen pals and enjoyed writing them letters. Survivors include her son, G.N. Hardman, Osage City; daughters, Misty Long, Blue Rapids, and Loralee Hardman, Lawrence; foster son, Gary Juan Sloggett, Hunter; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Memorial contributions will be designated later and can be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy E. Hardman, please visit our flower store.