December 28, 2024

Virginia May Bortz,92, died Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Wheat Ridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS. She was born April 27th, 1923 in Capron, OK. She was the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Short) Dapron. She was retired from SWMC, where she worked as a housekeeper. 

Survivors include:
1 son Norman Bortz and his wife Marlene Gordonville, TX 

2 Daughters Sandra Carlisle Turpin, OK
Carolyn Bortz Maize, KS 

7 Grandchildren; Frosty Bortz, Mike Bortz, Sheralyn Bortz, Deven Cole, Brett Cole, Kelby Anderson and Shanea Bortz. 

3 Step Grandchildren; Debbie Elliott, David Kahmayer and Warren Kahmeyer. 

15 Great Grandchildren; Cheyenne Talley, Lakin Cromar, Torian Cromar, Maci Cole, Presley Cole, Piper Cole, Tailer Anderson, Deighten Anderson, Trinity Anderson, Schanece Bortz, Lexie Bortz, Skyler Bortz, Matthew Elliot, Zack Elliot and Emily Elliott. 

2 Great-Great Grandchildren; Andreya Kirk and Harley Kirk. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her Brother Wilford Dapron and her sister Kathryn Hebberd.

Graveside services will be held at the Walsh Cemetery, Walsh, Colorado at 11:00 am MST, Wednesday, March 23rd. 

Visitation time will be held from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 22nd. Family will receive friends from 6-7 pm. 

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com