Sue Shapland
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February 3rd, 1943-June 14th, 2023
Saundra “Sue” Shapland, 80 years old, died on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at the Scott County Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 3, 1943 at Dighton, Kansas. Sue was the daughter of Eric L. and Lola Mae (Siek) Jones.
She married the love of her life, Eugene Shapland, on June 30, 1962 at Dighton, Kansas. Together they had four sons and lived a full life with their wonderful family and friends.
Sue was a proud graduate of Dighton High School in 1961 and afterward attended Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma.
Community, family, and church were incredibly important to Sue as seen in her devotion to all three. She was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church in Dighton where she served as deaconess, sang in the choir, and was an excellent cook for many church functions. Unsurprisingly, Sue won the Southwest Sweetheart. Anyone who knew Sue could attest to her big heart, generosity, and contagious smile. She remained involved in FCA and extension work for many years and received the 50-year service award.
She also was a member of the state, regional, and national conservation boards alongside her husband, Eugene. They received the National Conservation Award. And the highlight was shaking hands with President Elect George H.W. Bush who presented them their award at the White House. She was selected for the Kansas Master Homemaker Award. Sue was a lifelong supporter of 4-H where she started as a youth member. The Shapland family was selected as Grand Marshalls for the Lane County Fair Parade.
Even with all their activities, Sue and Eugene made sure they had time to travel. Sue got to see the world alongside her husband going to Brazil, Europe, and Hawaii just to name a few. Sue stayed incredibly busy throughout life. She was a professional cake decorator, quilter, thrift shopper, historian, and harvest meal chef. Sue valued God and family above all else.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband Eugene Shapland, her four sons, Mark and his wife Leah, Keith and his girlfriend Jeanne Byers, Gary and his wife Janet, and Clint and his wife Stephanie, and her sister Marilyn and her husband Dean McFann. She is also survived by some of her greatest joys, her 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church with Rev Jennifer Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.