Karna Sue Bruey was born January 13, 1957 in Wellington, Kansas, daughter of George J. "Dutch" and Gladys Maxine "Mac" (Shellhammer) Bruey. She grew up on the family farm near Bluff City and attended Bluff City Grade School and graduated from Chaparral High School in 1975. She attended Kansas State University for one year and then Emporia State University where she received a bachelor's degree in education.
She made her home in Bushton, Kansas where she taught Science at Quivira Heights for 30 years. She was proud to be a Thunderbird, and her students loved and respected her. Miss B., as her students referred to her, was an unforgettable educator who will be missed by her many former students and colleagues. Her colleagues will never forget all the many parties Karna held at her home at which time they would sit around the kitchen table solving all the world's problems. Of course, who could forget the Hobo stew that she would prepare the stock and meat for and everyone else was asked to bring an additional ingredient. Her time in Bushton gave her an enormous amount of love for the community that became her second home. She greatly supported the community and was a member of the Saddle Club.
After retiring she moved back home to the family farm near Bluff City. Karna loved being back home on the farm enjoying her horses, cooking, making wine and beer, and entertaining in her shed. A kind heart, many benefited from her love of sharing, whether it be food or things she bought and decided she really didn't need or want. Music brought her great enjoyment, especially polka and blue grass music. Every year she would attend the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield. She embraced her Czech heritage and it was evident in her love and choice of entertainment and cooking. She was a gifted photographer and even put in her own dark room. Polaris rides throughout the country were frequent with the Bluff City Hells Angels, which was the name she gave her group of friends that adventured together. She always took advantage of the beautiful nature that surrounded her, her pond and fish, deer hunting, riding horses, photography, Polaris rides, were all ways for her to appreciate nature to the fullest.
On December 21, 2023, Karna passed away at Caldwell Regional Medical Center at the age of 66. Being a science teacher, she would have appreciated dying on the Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Karna will be deeply missed by a host of family and friends.
Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th at Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, Kansas. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Karna Bruey Memorial Fund (to benefit the Bushton and Bluff City communities) and can be sent in care of the funeral home. www.prairierosefuneralhomes.com
She made her home in Bushton, Kansas where she taught Science at Quivira Heights for 30 years. She was proud to be a Thunderbird, and her students loved and respected her. Miss B., as her students referred to her, was an unforgettable educator who will be missed by her many former students and colleagues. Her colleagues will never forget all the many parties Karna held at her home at which time they would sit around the kitchen table solving all the world's problems. Of course, who could forget the Hobo stew that she would prepare the stock and meat for and everyone else was asked to bring an additional ingredient. Her time in Bushton gave her an enormous amount of love for the community that became her second home. She greatly supported the community and was a member of the Saddle Club.
After retiring she moved back home to the family farm near Bluff City. Karna loved being back home on the farm enjoying her horses, cooking, making wine and beer, and entertaining in her shed. A kind heart, many benefited from her love of sharing, whether it be food or things she bought and decided she really didn't need or want. Music brought her great enjoyment, especially polka and blue grass music. Every year she would attend the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield. She embraced her Czech heritage and it was evident in her love and choice of entertainment and cooking. She was a gifted photographer and even put in her own dark room. Polaris rides throughout the country were frequent with the Bluff City Hells Angels, which was the name she gave her group of friends that adventured together. She always took advantage of the beautiful nature that surrounded her, her pond and fish, deer hunting, riding horses, photography, Polaris rides, were all ways for her to appreciate nature to the fullest.
On December 21, 2023, Karna passed away at Caldwell Regional Medical Center at the age of 66. Being a science teacher, she would have appreciated dying on the Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Karna will be deeply missed by a host of family and friends.
Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th at Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, Kansas. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Karna Bruey Memorial Fund (to benefit the Bushton and Bluff City communities) and can be sent in care of the funeral home. www.prairierosefuneralhomes.com
Karna Sue Bruey was born January 13, 1957 in Wellington, Kansas, daughter of George J. "Dutch" and Gladys Maxine "Mac" (Shellhammer) Bruey. She grew up on the family farm near Bluff City and attended Bluff City Grade School and graduated from Chaparral High School in 1975. She attended Kansas State University for one year and then Emporia State University where she received a bachelor's degree in education.
She made her home in Bushton, Kansas where she taught Science at Quivira Heights for 30 years. She was proud to be a Thunderbird, and her students loved and respected her. Miss B., as her students referred to her, was an unforgettable educator who will be missed by her many former students and colleagues. Her colleagues will never forget all the many parties Karna held at her home at which time they would sit around the kitchen table solving all the world's problems. Of course, who could forget the Hobo stew that she would prepare the stock and meat for and everyone else was asked to bring an additional ingredient. Her time in Bushton gave her an enormous amount of love for the community that became her second home. She greatly supported the community and was a member of the Saddle Club.
After retiring she moved back home to the family farm near Bluff City. Karna loved being back home on the farm enjoying her horses, cooking, making wine and beer, and entertaining in her shed. A kind heart, many benefited from her love of sharing, whether it be food or things she bought and decided she really didn't need or want. Music brought her great enjoyment, especially polka and blue grass music. Every year she would attend the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield. She embraced her Czech heritage and it was evident in her love and choice of entertainment and cooking. She was a gifted photographer and even put in her own dark room. Polaris rides throughout the country were frequent with the Bluff City Hells Angels, which was the name she gave her group of friends that adventured together. She always took advantage of the beautiful nature that surrounded her, her pond and fish, deer hunting, riding horses, photography, Polaris rides, were all ways for her to appreciate nature to the fullest.
On December 21, 2023, Karna passed away at Caldwell Regional Medical Center at the age of 66. Being a science teacher, she would have appreciated dying on the Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Karna will be deeply missed by a host of family and friends.
Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th at Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, Kansas. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Karna Bruey Memorial Fund (to benefit the Bushton and Bluff City communities) and can be sent in care of the funeral home. www.prairierosefuneralhomes.com
She made her home in Bushton, Kansas where she taught Science at Quivira Heights for 30 years. She was proud to be a Thunderbird, and her students loved and respected her. Miss B., as her students referred to her, was an unforgettable educator who will be missed by her many former students and colleagues. Her colleagues will never forget all the many parties Karna held at her home at which time they would sit around the kitchen table solving all the world's problems. Of course, who could forget the Hobo stew that she would prepare the stock and meat for and everyone else was asked to bring an additional ingredient. Her time in Bushton gave her an enormous amount of love for the community that became her second home. She greatly supported the community and was a member of the Saddle Club.
After retiring she moved back home to the family farm near Bluff City. Karna loved being back home on the farm enjoying her horses, cooking, making wine and beer, and entertaining in her shed. A kind heart, many benefited from her love of sharing, whether it be food or things she bought and decided she really didn't need or want. Music brought her great enjoyment, especially polka and blue grass music. Every year she would attend the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield. She embraced her Czech heritage and it was evident in her love and choice of entertainment and cooking. She was a gifted photographer and even put in her own dark room. Polaris rides throughout the country were frequent with the Bluff City Hells Angels, which was the name she gave her group of friends that adventured together. She always took advantage of the beautiful nature that surrounded her, her pond and fish, deer hunting, riding horses, photography, Polaris rides, were all ways for her to appreciate nature to the fullest.
On December 21, 2023, Karna passed away at Caldwell Regional Medical Center at the age of 66. Being a science teacher, she would have appreciated dying on the Winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Karna will be deeply missed by a host of family and friends.
Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27th at Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, Kansas. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Karna Bruey Memorial Fund (to benefit the Bushton and Bluff City communities) and can be sent in care of the funeral home. www.prairierosefuneralhomes.com
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