Erma L. Stous

Erma L. Stous, 97, went to her heavenly home, May 9, 2013, at Lakeview Village, Lenexa, Kansas.

Erma was born in Holton, Kansas, on August 20, 1915, to Earl and Mary (Prinz) Snyder. She graduated from Holton High School in 1934 and attended Stricker's Business College in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating, she began her profession as a stenograph secretary with several companies, including the Civil Service, The Lee Company and Allstate Insurance in Kansas City. She retired in 1980, which allowed her to spend more time in their garden. She belonged to several garden clubs and enjoyed flower arranging.

Erma married her high school sweetheart, John M. Stous on November 22, 1941, in Holton and enjoyed 67 years together. They moved to the Prairie Village area in 1944. They traveled widely in the U.S. and Europe and made many friends while square dancing and playing bridge. John and Erma were very active members of the former Meyer Boulevard United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

Erma and John moved to Lakeview Village in 1999. John passed away May 9, 2008, and Erma was able to stay in their independent living apartment there until recent months. She worshiped at the Lakeview Chapel. Erma was on the Lakeview Resident Council for several years. She was an avid reader and volunteered at the Lakeview Library where she enjoyed visiting with customers. Erma continued to play bridge as often as possible. She enjoyed theater productions at Johnson County Community College and The New Theater and occasional trips to Branson.

Erma was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John. She is survived by nephews, Bill Haag, Steve Stous; nieces, Marian Clinkenbeard and Betsy Abernathy; great newphews, great nieces, cousins and a host of friends who were an important part of her “family”.

A memorial service will be held Lakeview Heritage Activity Center Monday, May 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. preceding the service. Graveside services will be held at the Holton Cemetery, Holton, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. May 13, 2013. Viewing will be 2-5 pm Sunday at the Amos Family Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Chapel, 9100 Park, Lenexa, KS, 66215 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.