Nancy Ellen (Dalton) Killinger, of Joplin, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2008. She died peacefully in her sleep, and although gradually slowing down for many years, had enjoyed living in her home on S. Pearl Street in Joplin since 1947.
Nancy's greatest joy was in her family and friends. She was the youngest child born to the late George E. and Nelle M. (Ogier) Dalton on Aug. 2, 1920, in Junction City, Kan, and had two older brothers, Dean H. Dalton, who died in combat in Europe in World War II and George E. (Ned) Dalton, who, after a distinguished career in the Army, died in 1996, in Boise, Idaho, where he had retired with his wife, Mary.
Dalton family Thanksgiving holidays were always fondly remembered and nephews, David and Dean, always visited their Aunt Nancy when in town. Nancy married Elmo Everett Killinger, of Perry, Kan, on June 6, 1943, having met in the USO at Camp Crowder prior to his service in World War II in Asia. At War's end, Everett and Nancy joined Dalton Construction in Joplin, and Everett became president of Dalton-Killinger in the 1960s after George Dalton's retirement.
Charles Everett (Chuck) Killinger, Joplin, Nancy's eldest son, was born in 1948, and is now president of Dalton-Killinger Construction. John Curtis Killinger, born in 1951, is now a senior engineer with Challenger Minerals/ Transocean in Houston, Texas, and has been married to Mary Elizabeth for 27 years. Nancy's four grandchildren include Betsy Killinger Kraft and Chris Killinger, both of Joplin, Catherine Killinger, Nashville, Tenn, and Joseph Killinger, Houston; and great-grandchildren include Dalton, Aaron and Amy Kraft. Nancy's treasured "Our Family" and especially enjoyed "Grandmother Hugs!"
Nancy's faith in Jesus Christ, service in the church and many dear "extended family" at St. Paul's UMC in Joplin were a highlight and testimony of her belief. She taught Sunday school for over 40 years and served in the United Methodist Women and the Ecumenical Council. As founding members of St. Paul's UMC at 32nd and Wall, she and Everett served on building committees for the church in 1952, 1959, and 1993, when the current church was constructed.
Having graduated at Pittsburg High school in 1936, she continued her education by earning her BA in English at Kansas State Teacher's College (Pittsburg State University) in 1940. Nancy eventually used her degree as a substitute teacher in Joplin R-8 from 1966 to 1972, and belonged to the American Association of University Women. Nancy was an avid reader, from Religion to Philosophy, to Politics. She worked locally in the Republican party and served as an election worker for many years. As a cancer survivor, she worked a number of years on fund raising drives for the American Cancer Society. She especially enjoyed playing Bridge with her close friends, baking delicious brownies and enjoyed a few "special" trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, and Cancun during her retirement.
The family is especially grateful for the love and support of St. Paul's United Methodist, especially Mom's Sunday School Class over the last several years and Pastors Aaron and Mark. Her in-home caregivers, Superior Health Care, have provided exceptional essential care in a very professional and dedicated manner, for which we are very thankful. She always appreciated the great love of the Killinger family and enjoyed Halloween visits from Doug, Susie, and their family living in Joplin. Finally, she was blessed with the friendship of neighbors, Emmy Wilder (recently deceased) and Irene and David Pelsue, who provided her with friendship and support for around 50 years.
Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Killinger are scheduled for 9 am Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Joplin, with pastor Aaron Brown officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 pm Friday, Sept. 19, at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.
To our mother and grandmother — a loving farewell and a blessing of eternal Peace with the Lord Jesus. Published in The Joplin Globe from 9/17/2008 - 9/19/2008
Nancy's greatest joy was in her family and friends. She was the youngest child born to the late George E. and Nelle M. (Ogier) Dalton on Aug. 2, 1920, in Junction City, Kan, and had two older brothers, Dean H. Dalton, who died in combat in Europe in World War II and George E. (Ned) Dalton, who, after a distinguished career in the Army, died in 1996, in Boise, Idaho, where he had retired with his wife, Mary.
Dalton family Thanksgiving holidays were always fondly remembered and nephews, David and Dean, always visited their Aunt Nancy when in town. Nancy married Elmo Everett Killinger, of Perry, Kan, on June 6, 1943, having met in the USO at Camp Crowder prior to his service in World War II in Asia. At War's end, Everett and Nancy joined Dalton Construction in Joplin, and Everett became president of Dalton-Killinger in the 1960s after George Dalton's retirement.
Charles Everett (Chuck) Killinger, Joplin, Nancy's eldest son, was born in 1948, and is now president of Dalton-Killinger Construction. John Curtis Killinger, born in 1951, is now a senior engineer with Challenger Minerals/ Transocean in Houston, Texas, and has been married to Mary Elizabeth for 27 years. Nancy's four grandchildren include Betsy Killinger Kraft and Chris Killinger, both of Joplin, Catherine Killinger, Nashville, Tenn, and Joseph Killinger, Houston; and great-grandchildren include Dalton, Aaron and Amy Kraft. Nancy's treasured "Our Family" and especially enjoyed "Grandmother Hugs!"
Nancy's faith in Jesus Christ, service in the church and many dear "extended family" at St. Paul's UMC in Joplin were a highlight and testimony of her belief. She taught Sunday school for over 40 years and served in the United Methodist Women and the Ecumenical Council. As founding members of St. Paul's UMC at 32nd and Wall, she and Everett served on building committees for the church in 1952, 1959, and 1993, when the current church was constructed.
Having graduated at Pittsburg High school in 1936, she continued her education by earning her BA in English at Kansas State Teacher's College (Pittsburg State University) in 1940. Nancy eventually used her degree as a substitute teacher in Joplin R-8 from 1966 to 1972, and belonged to the American Association of University Women. Nancy was an avid reader, from Religion to Philosophy, to Politics. She worked locally in the Republican party and served as an election worker for many years. As a cancer survivor, she worked a number of years on fund raising drives for the American Cancer Society. She especially enjoyed playing Bridge with her close friends, baking delicious brownies and enjoyed a few "special" trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, and Cancun during her retirement.
The family is especially grateful for the love and support of St. Paul's United Methodist, especially Mom's Sunday School Class over the last several years and Pastors Aaron and Mark. Her in-home caregivers, Superior Health Care, have provided exceptional essential care in a very professional and dedicated manner, for which we are very thankful. She always appreciated the great love of the Killinger family and enjoyed Halloween visits from Doug, Susie, and their family living in Joplin. Finally, she was blessed with the friendship of neighbors, Emmy Wilder (recently deceased) and Irene and David Pelsue, who provided her with friendship and support for around 50 years.
Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Killinger are scheduled for 9 am Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Joplin, with pastor Aaron Brown officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 pm Friday, Sept. 19, at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.
To our mother and grandmother — a loving farewell and a blessing of eternal Peace with the Lord Jesus. Published in The Joplin Globe from 9/17/2008 - 9/19/2008
Nancy Ellen (Dalton) Killinger, of Joplin, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2008. She died peacefully in her sleep, and although gradually slowing down for many years, had enjoyed living in her home on S. Pearl Street in Joplin since 1947.
Nancy's greatest joy was in her family and friends. She was the youngest child born to the late George E. and Nelle M. (Ogier) Dalton on Aug. 2, 1920, in Junction City, Kan, and had two older brothers, Dean H. Dalton, who died in combat in Europe in World War II and George E. (Ned) Dalton, who, after a distinguished career in the Army, died in 1996, in Boise, Idaho, where he had retired with his wife, Mary.
Dalton family Thanksgiving holidays were always fondly remembered and nephews, David and Dean, always visited their Aunt Nancy when in town. Nancy married Elmo Everett Killinger, of Perry, Kan, on June 6, 1943, having met in the USO at Camp Crowder prior to his service in World War II in Asia. At War's end, Everett and Nancy joined Dalton Construction in Joplin, and Everett became president of Dalton-Killinger in the 1960s after George Dalton's retirement.
Charles Everett (Chuck) Killinger, Joplin, Nancy's eldest son, was born in 1948, and is now president of Dalton-Killinger Construction. John Curtis Killinger, born in 1951, is now a senior engineer with Challenger Minerals/ Transocean in Houston, Texas, and has been married to Mary Elizabeth for 27 years. Nancy's four grandchildren include Betsy Killinger Kraft and Chris Killinger, both of Joplin, Catherine Killinger, Nashville, Tenn, and Joseph Killinger, Houston; and great-grandchildren include Dalton, Aaron and Amy Kraft. Nancy's treasured "Our Family" and especially enjoyed "Grandmother Hugs!"
Nancy's faith in Jesus Christ, service in the church and many dear "extended family" at St. Paul's UMC in Joplin were a highlight and testimony of her belief. She taught Sunday school for over 40 years and served in the United Methodist Women and the Ecumenical Council. As founding members of St. Paul's UMC at 32nd and Wall, she and Everett served on building committees for the church in 1952, 1959, and 1993, when the current church was constructed.
Having graduated at Pittsburg High school in 1936, she continued her education by earning her BA in English at Kansas State Teacher's College (Pittsburg State University) in 1940. Nancy eventually used her degree as a substitute teacher in Joplin R-8 from 1966 to 1972, and belonged to the American Association of University Women. Nancy was an avid reader, from Religion to Philosophy, to Politics. She worked locally in the Republican party and served as an election worker for many years. As a cancer survivor, she worked a number of years on fund raising drives for the American Cancer Society. She especially enjoyed playing Bridge with her close friends, baking delicious brownies and enjoyed a few "special" trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, and Cancun during her retirement.
The family is especially grateful for the love and support of St. Paul's United Methodist, especially Mom's Sunday School Class over the last several years and Pastors Aaron and Mark. Her in-home caregivers, Superior Health Care, have provided exceptional essential care in a very professional and dedicated manner, for which we are very thankful. She always appreciated the great love of the Killinger family and enjoyed Halloween visits from Doug, Susie, and their family living in Joplin. Finally, she was blessed with the friendship of neighbors, Emmy Wilder (recently deceased) and Irene and David Pelsue, who provided her with friendship and support for around 50 years.
Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Killinger are scheduled for 9 am Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Joplin, with pastor Aaron Brown officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 pm Friday, Sept. 19, at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.
To our mother and grandmother — a loving farewell and a blessing of eternal Peace with the Lord Jesus. Published in The Joplin Globe from 9/17/2008 - 9/19/2008
Nancy's greatest joy was in her family and friends. She was the youngest child born to the late George E. and Nelle M. (Ogier) Dalton on Aug. 2, 1920, in Junction City, Kan, and had two older brothers, Dean H. Dalton, who died in combat in Europe in World War II and George E. (Ned) Dalton, who, after a distinguished career in the Army, died in 1996, in Boise, Idaho, where he had retired with his wife, Mary.
Dalton family Thanksgiving holidays were always fondly remembered and nephews, David and Dean, always visited their Aunt Nancy when in town. Nancy married Elmo Everett Killinger, of Perry, Kan, on June 6, 1943, having met in the USO at Camp Crowder prior to his service in World War II in Asia. At War's end, Everett and Nancy joined Dalton Construction in Joplin, and Everett became president of Dalton-Killinger in the 1960s after George Dalton's retirement.
Charles Everett (Chuck) Killinger, Joplin, Nancy's eldest son, was born in 1948, and is now president of Dalton-Killinger Construction. John Curtis Killinger, born in 1951, is now a senior engineer with Challenger Minerals/ Transocean in Houston, Texas, and has been married to Mary Elizabeth for 27 years. Nancy's four grandchildren include Betsy Killinger Kraft and Chris Killinger, both of Joplin, Catherine Killinger, Nashville, Tenn, and Joseph Killinger, Houston; and great-grandchildren include Dalton, Aaron and Amy Kraft. Nancy's treasured "Our Family" and especially enjoyed "Grandmother Hugs!"
Nancy's faith in Jesus Christ, service in the church and many dear "extended family" at St. Paul's UMC in Joplin were a highlight and testimony of her belief. She taught Sunday school for over 40 years and served in the United Methodist Women and the Ecumenical Council. As founding members of St. Paul's UMC at 32nd and Wall, she and Everett served on building committees for the church in 1952, 1959, and 1993, when the current church was constructed.
Having graduated at Pittsburg High school in 1936, she continued her education by earning her BA in English at Kansas State Teacher's College (Pittsburg State University) in 1940. Nancy eventually used her degree as a substitute teacher in Joplin R-8 from 1966 to 1972, and belonged to the American Association of University Women. Nancy was an avid reader, from Religion to Philosophy, to Politics. She worked locally in the Republican party and served as an election worker for many years. As a cancer survivor, she worked a number of years on fund raising drives for the American Cancer Society. She especially enjoyed playing Bridge with her close friends, baking delicious brownies and enjoyed a few "special" trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, and Cancun during her retirement.
The family is especially grateful for the love and support of St. Paul's United Methodist, especially Mom's Sunday School Class over the last several years and Pastors Aaron and Mark. Her in-home caregivers, Superior Health Care, have provided exceptional essential care in a very professional and dedicated manner, for which we are very thankful. She always appreciated the great love of the Killinger family and enjoyed Halloween visits from Doug, Susie, and their family living in Joplin. Finally, she was blessed with the friendship of neighbors, Emmy Wilder (recently deceased) and Irene and David Pelsue, who provided her with friendship and support for around 50 years.
Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Killinger are scheduled for 9 am Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Joplin, with pastor Aaron Brown officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 pm Friday, Sept. 19, at the Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary in Joplin.
To our mother and grandmother — a loving farewell and a blessing of eternal Peace with the Lord Jesus. Published in The Joplin Globe from 9/17/2008 - 9/19/2008
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