LaVera M. Webster

  LaVera Marie Webster, 91, of Fostoria, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas.

  Born October 28, 1932, in Clay Center, Kansas, LaVera was the daughter of Clarence and Lillian Marie (Bergsten) Fritzson. She graduated from Cleburne High School and Clarks Business School of Topeka. She married Lyle Eldred Webster on February 14, 1952. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2011.

  LaVera, a dedicated homemaker, also contributed to her community by working at the Westy Care Home, Westmoreland, Kansas, for 27 years. Her love for baking, sewing, and creating beautiful hand-sewn quilts was only surpassed by her mastery of flower gardening. Her passion for her caring for others was evident in her every action.

  An avid sports fan, LaVera attended her children’s and grandchildren’s athletic events for over 50 years. She was quite the high school basketball player herself, averaging over 60 points per game. She faithfully watched the Kansas State Wildcats, Kansas Jayhawks, and Kansas City Royals sporting events. She loved playing cards and board games with her family. 

  LaVera will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by four children, Doug Webster (Denise) of Fostoria, Lynn Webster (Marla) of Olsburg, Gregg Webster (Traci) of Fostoria, and Michelle Nibarger, of Towanda; ten grandchildren, Cyndee Washington (Brandon) of Topeka, Mitch Webster (Courtney Minton) of Olsburg, Russell Webster (Kendle) of Randolph, Codie Swartz (Tanner) of Olathe, Callie Webster (Zach McCoy) of Houston, Texas, Andie Deffenbaugh (Jacob) of Wichita, Jessie Mosier (Carson) of Wichita, Ashlianna Lewis of Manhattan, Casey Webster of Fostoria, and Frankie Webster of Fostoria; and great-grandchildren, Kaelee, Kenna, Braac, Brynlee, Gus, Adelaide, Dax, Crew, and Declan.

  LaVera was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lyle, a son Steven, a brother Harold Fritzson, a son-in-law Richard Nibarger, many sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

  Funeral services will be held August 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas, with Pastor David Gibbs of Towanda officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Spring Creek Cemetery north of Fostoria.

  Visitation will be August 11, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

  Memorial contributions are suggested to Community Home Health of Onaga and those may be sent to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547.