Violet Elaine Veatch, 85, of Inman, Kansas (formerly of Hill City, Kansas) passed away peacefully May 4, 2019 at Pleasant View Home. She was born July 24, 1933 to George and Thelma Moore of Morland, Kansas. Elaine grew up on the family farm north of Morland and attended Morland Grade and High Schools.

In 1949 Elaine married Harold Naiman. Two sons were born to this union: Danny Harold and Lane Sheridan. Years later they were divorced. Following the divorce, Elaine went back to school to pursue a nursing degree. She graduated from Dodge City Junior College and then Fort Hays State with a degree in nursing. She was an R.N. in various hospitals until her retirement. Elaine married Gerrell Veatch in 1975. They enjoyed many good years together until Gerrell died in 2001.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; her sister Shirley Wilcox; her brother Eldon Moore; and her sons: Lane Naiman and Danny Naiman. Survivors include her guardian Linda Naiman of Hutchinson; grandson Josh and wife Jan Naiman of Hutchinson; great granddaughter Julia Naiman of Hutchinson and niece Kandy and husband Darrell Worcester of Hill City.

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