Bessie Ellen Leiker, age 90, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, in Ellis, Kansas. She was born January 30, 1931, in Diller, Nebraska, to Warren and Ruby (Wells) Stewart. She married Maurice “M. C.” Leiker on November 8, 1953, in Hays. He preceded her in death on Aug 31, 1985.
Bessie had worked as a secretary in their accounting business and was a longtime thrift shop volunteer in Hays. She enjoyed bowling, attended meal site daily and coffee time at Daylight Donuts.
Bessie is survived by two daughters, Faith Ann Scheck of Ellis and Stephanie Martin and husband Ken “Beans” of Ellis; and a son, John and wife Tammy of Ellis, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, LeeRoy Scheck; great grandson, Bryce Stropes; a granddaughter, Melissa Martin; a sister, Roma Hixon; a stepsister, Pat Turner; and two stepbrothers, Larry and Richard Lacy.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be 2 PM - 4 PM Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Private family inurnment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Meal Site.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]