Dorothy Goering

Dorothy Ann (Ewert) Goering, 85, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2022 at Pine Village in Moundridge, KS. She was one of two daughters born to David Penner Ewert and Lydia Ann (Siemens). She was born Jan. 31, 1937 at Hillsboro, KS., and grew up on a farm northeast of Hillsboro where she early learned an appreciation of rural life and nature. In her childhood home, she was taught the value of following strong Christian principles-especially the importance of treating all persons with respect. She attended Warren School (one room country school) for grades 1 to 5; Hillsboro Elementary School for grades 6 to 8; and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1955. She attended Bethel College from 1955 to 1957. She was baptized in 1953, becoming a member of Hillsboro First Mennonite Church. She later became a member of Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge. She married Homer D. Goering Dec. 20, 1956, and the couple made their home on a farm near Moundridge, KS. (in later years moving to Pine Village retirement center). They became parents of six sons born from 1957 to 1964. Their 65th wedding anniversary was celebrated in 2021. Life was meaningful shared with her loving husband, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild, each one whom she regarded as very special. Her vocational experience, besides that of farmer's wife and mother, consisted of 16 years as staff writer and photographer for The Ledger newspaper (formerly The Moundridge Journal). A particularly challenging volunteer activity was 13 seasons given as chair of publicity for the Kansas MCC Relief Sale. Also adding special meaning to the lives of the couple were the many hours spent singing and playing high spirited card games with close friends Bob and Valeda Krehbiel. Her faith journey brought with it both joys and challenges-among them a long intense encounter with Parkinson's Disease. She regarded all her experiences instrumental in accomplishing both testing and strengthening of her Christian faith, believing that God could be trusted to bring the best of His blessings to every situation. To God be the glory! Preceding Dorothy in death were parents and parents-in-law, sister Grace Brandt, and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Survivors include husband, Homer. Sons Vaughn of Peabody, Larry (Sarah) of McPherson, Jerome of Moundridge, Roy (Sheralyn) of Newton, Ron (Cecelia) of Moundridge, and Sam (Marcia) of Moundridge. Grandchildren Clinton (Malissa) Nelson, Jader (Patricia) Cruz, Amy (Dorian) Funk, Alex Goering, Robert (Katrina) Nelson, Austin (Courtney) Goering, Andy Goering, Brandon (Nicole) Cruz, Jeileen Cruz, Aaron Goering, and Adam Goering.13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge. Services will be livestreamed at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87823466927?pwd=VHdJVW5lLzFTOU9WK1ZmYlNOL3hVUT09. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, December 9, at Moundridge Funeral Home, the family will not be present. Memorials may be given to Pine Village or Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Dorothy Goering

January 31, 1937 - December 4, 2022