BEVERLY D. SCHWANTES, 72, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday afternoon, April 18, 2008 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born on May 29,1935 in Burden, Kansas, she was the daughter of Leon and Mary Lucille (Jordan) Triplett. She was raised and received her education in Burden and graduated from Burden High School in 1953.

She was united in marriage to Don Schwantes on April 14, 1956 in Winfield, Kansas. where the couple made their home. Beverly was a dedicated homemaker and was also employed as an operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30 years.

Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid NASCAR fan. She also loved the University of Kansas Jayhawks Basketball team and working word puzzles.

Her family includes:
Her husband: Don of the home;
Her son: Stan Schwantes of Winfield, KS;
Her daughters: Christy Haynes of Newton, KS; and Gloria Baca and husband Robert of Lawton, OK; and
Her grandchildren: Bradley Wallace, Melissa Haynes, Miranda Haynes, Ashley Schwantes and Donny Wooldridge, Jr.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Allen Schwantes; an infant sister; and her grandson, Bo Wooldridge.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, northwest of Winfield. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M., Monday, April 21, 2008. The family will greet friends from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M., that evening.

A memorial has been established in Beverly's name for the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.