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Dear Talmage Children,
Today is a sad day and we are so sorry that our health problems prevent
us from being there with you at this tragic time. Your Mom & Dad were
both an inspiration to all of us. The way that Doris & Dale lived their
lives just sparkled as a clear demonstration of their love for the Lord
and for each other. Both your parents had so many special ways of saying
"I love you" to not only family but friends and loved ones too.
Our sometimes, almost daily, telephone conversations with Dale these
past years kept us up to date with how he was feeling and all your
family as well. All of you knew about his daily routine...with your
mother during her illness. Your Dad was the most faithful husband about
seeing to your Mother's daily needs each and every day. Dale always knew
how Doris was feeling. He had said to us many times how he wanted and
prayed that he would live long enough to take care of Doris....His faith
in our Lord never wavered through all these trying times or his belief
in a future home in Heaven.
We are sorry that we did not know that your Dad was in the hospital.
That must have happened about Tuesday, February 6th, 2007. We loved your
Mom and Dad dearly. They were not only our very best friends but like a
close brother and sister to us both all these years and they were always
"Moma T." and "Papa T." to all of our children. There is no way to
describe how much we will miss Doris & Dale. May their lives always be
examples for all of you and our Lord bless you and keep you. We love all
of you so very much and you are all in our prayers.
Dub & Joyce |
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Doris Ann Talmage, 78, Topeka, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at
Westwood Manor.
She was born Jan. 16, 1928 in Lyon County, Kansas, the daughter of
Linton M. and Muriel L. Denny Riggin. She had lived in Topeka since
1946.
Doris graduated from Harveyville High School in 1946 as valedictorian.
She received her bachelors degree in education from Washburn University
in 1975. She taught in Topeka USD 501 for 10 years before retiring in
1986.
She was a member of Central Church of Christ, where she had taught
children’s Bible classes for many years. She also was a member of the
Harveyville High School Alumni Association, and volunteered at
Stormont-Vail Hospital and at a local elementary school after her
retirement.
...She married Dale L. Talmage on Oct. 6, 1961 in Topeka.
Other surviving family members include her children, Gay Ann Hunter of
Ft. Worth, TX, Kathryn Suzanne Bonnel of Ft. Worth, TX, Douglas Wayne
Talmage and wife Judi of Olathe, Robert Talmage and wife Lisa of Topeka,
Paula Jill McGee and husband David of The Woodlands, TX; two brothers,
Gail Riggin and wife Avis and Richard Riggin and wife Reta, all of
Harveyville; a sister-in-law, Nellie Riggin Hall of Topeka; nine
grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Mrs. Talmage will lie in state after 10:00 a.m. Thursday at
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Central Church of
Christ. The family will welcome friends immediately following the
service. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Church of Christ, 1250 SW
College Ave, 66604, or to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St.,
66614.
To leave a special message for the family online at
www.PenwellGabel.com.
Excerpt from the Penwell-Gabell on 11/23/2006. |
