Lois Jean Harvey, age 81, of rural Collyer, Ks, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at her home. She was born April 17, 1934, on the family farm in Trego County, Ks, to S. P. and Tabea (Deines) Fabrizius. Lois was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in WaKeeney, Ks, on May 20, 1934.
Lois attended Trego Center Rural School through 8th grade, then attended and graduated from Trego Community High School. She was confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church, Trego Center, Ks, on May 20, 1949. On April 17, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald L. Harvey in the Zion Lutheran Church. They operated the family-owned dairy and farm. He preceded her in death in 2005. Lois was a member of the WELCA Women’s Organization and the Anything Goes Bridge Club. She enjoyed embroidering quilts for her grandchildren and was also known for her talent in the kitchen; she loved cooking for everyone. Family was very important to Lois and she cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially the surprise visits. Lois was always willing to lend a helping hand with about anything. She always looked forward to traveling with her husband and family, and she especially loved to shop with her daughter and granddaughters.
Her family includes four children, Michael Jon (Elizabeth) Harvey of Salina, Ks, Steven Craig (Deb) Harvey of WaKeeney, Ks, Bradley David (fiancé, Gayla) Harvey of Collyer, Ks, and Dona Jean Harvey of San Antonio, Tx; 14 grandchildren, Spencer Harvey, Ian Harvey, and Erin Harvey of Hays, Ks, Addison Harvey of Salina, Ks; Rebecca Capps of Kirwin, Ks, and Dona Jo Lowry of Almena, Ks; Kassie Remington of Quinter, Ks, Kelsey Howard of WaKeeney, Ks, Hayley Harvey of Arlington, Tx, and Marissa Harvey of Collyer, Ks; Jordon Hutto of LaVernia, Tx, Kelly Koenigsman and Amanda Koenigsman of Lawrence, Ks, and Brent Koenigsman of Hays, Ks; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Carroll E. Fabrizius (Judy) of WaKeeney, Ks; one sister, Wilma Peil of Manhattan, Ks; three sisters-in-law, Betty Harvey of Garden City, Ks, Karlynn (Albert) Yanke of WaKeeney, Ks, and Phyllis Womack of Houston, Tx. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother, Elvin C. Fabrizius; sister, Ella Reavis; four brothers-in-law, Lanny Harvey, Bruce Peil, Bill Womack, and Jack Reavis; and daughter-in-law, Karen (Werth) Harvey.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, south of WaKeeney, Ks.
There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church (Zion Roof fund). Donations made to the church may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, Ks, 67672.
Condolences may be sent online www.schmittfuneral.com.