Sheila Beougher passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, on her 77th birthday at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas.

She was born June 2, 1942, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Harold J. and Vera (Jennison) Lundgren.

Sheila graduated from Gove Rural High School in 1960. She attended Fort Hays State University, then returned to Gove where she worked at the Gove County ASCS office. Later, she became a full-time homemaker and farm wife.

She was united in marriage to James E. Beougher on September 1, 1962. Sheila and Jim were blessed with two children, son Gregory Lance and daughter Traci Ranae.

Sheila was an avid photographer and captured countless memories of friends, family, and nature throughout the years. She even had her spectacular tornado photograph printed on the cover of the Time Life Storms book and prominently displayed at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka. Sheila was known for sending thoughtful greeting cards that she embellished with her beautiful handwriting. She and Jim traveled together all over the state proudly supporting their kids and grandkids in their many endeavors.

Sheila is survived by her loving husband Jim, son Greg and wife Marcy of Stockton, daughter Traci Kennemer and husband Rob of Hays; Grandchildren Koby Beougher and wife Sydney of Hays, Morgan Beougher and fiancé Colton Hull, Brady and Blaire Beougher of Stockton, Abby and Brandon Kennemer of Hays; Great Granddaughter Aria Beougher of Hays; Brothers Larry Lundgren and wife Anita and Darrell (Slim) Lundgren and wife Pam; Brothers-in-law Bill Beougher, and Steve Beougher and wife Janette; Sisters-in-law Shirley Walker, Judy Zerr and husband Delbert, Suzi Goetz and husband Stan, and Dee Beougher; Numerous nieces and nephews whom she held close to her heart.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents.

Sheila was very special because she truly loved people. She was very warm and welcoming and just enjoyed spending time with others and being part of their lives. She had so many family members, friends and even just acquaintances who loved her because she was so kind and genuine to all. Sheila will be missed by many, but the fond memories she left with us will be in our hearts forever.

The funeral service will be Friday, June 7, 2019, 1:00 PM at the Oakley United Methodist Church, Oakley, KS. Burial will follow at the Gove City Cemetery, Gove, KS. Visitation will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS, June 6, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and Macular Degeneration Association. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS.