BUSHTON — Beverly Ann “Bev” Roelfs, 75, of Bushton, Kan., passed away Oct. 24, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society of Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Topeka, Kan., the daughter of Edwin and Louise K. Gabel Vest. She graduated from St. Mary of the Plains High School, Dodge City, Kan. and received her Registered Nursing degree at Dominican School of Nursing, Great Bend. She worked as an RN at Halstead Hospital, Halstead, Kan., Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons, and the Lyons Medical Center. Bev was also a farmer wife and homemaker. 

She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton, where she was a member of the altar society; and a member of the 3T Card Club. Bev was a seamstress, enjoyed gardening; and most of all spending time with her family. 

On Oct. 25, 1969, Bev was united in marriage with Charles “Charlie” Roelfs in Bushton. They were one day short of celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary. He survives of the home. 

She is also survived by her two children, Julie Gattenby and husband Jeff of Bison, Kan., Bryan Roelfs and wife Tina of Sterling, Kan.; brother, David Vest of Independence Kan.; sister, Mary Lou Vest of Bakersfield, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Megan and Sydney Roelfs. Bev is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Don Vest. 

Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton, with Father Michael Brungardt and Father Chrysostom Ah Moung officiating. Burial will follow at the Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Bushton. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Holy Name Catholic Church, with family present. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Birzer Funeral Home 214 West Avenue Sourth

Lyons, KS.  67554

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 26, 2022