Barbara Sue Halverstadt

Barbara Halverstadt was born on May 24, 1942, to Lyle and Mary Chase in Chanute, KS. There she met the love of her life, Roy Halverstadt and they joined their hands and hearts in marriage on October 29, 1961 and were blissfully married for 60 years.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 a.m. Friday November 19, 2021 at Christ Community Church in Lawrence. A private family graveside will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Roy and Barb moved to Lawrence, KS in 1965 where they raised their two sons and she worked for the Lawrence Public Schools for 22 years.

She is survived by her husband, Roy; their two sons, Roger and his wife Tammy Halverstadt, Dan and his wife Jill Halverstadt; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild.

Barbara was blessed with a wonderful life and family where she enjoined spending time with friend and family, taking photos, and tole painting. She went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 15, 2021.

The family will greet friends from 9 – 10 a.m. Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to Visiting Nurses Hospice or Christ Community Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.