Nancy L. Opunui

Nancy L. (Zelfer) Opunui, 64, of Dighton, died July 24, 2021, at the Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

She was born on June 8, 1957, in Topeka, the third child of Frank and Bertha (Johnson) Zelfer.

Nancy’s childhood was spent growing up in Emmett before moving to Goodland with her family. She attended school in Brewster, graduating in 1976.

She later met the love of her life, Frank, in Goodland, while he was attending Northwest Kansas Vo-Tech. Frank began working in Dighton for the telephone company in 1979.

On Sept. 6, 1982, Nancy married Franklin “Frank” Keana Opunui in Ness City. He died on Jan. 7, 2021.

Nancy was a member of the First Christian Church, Dighton. She was a devoted homemaker and helped care for many ladies over the years. She loved socializing at the Kwik Shop and was one to always find the best garage sales in the area.

Nancy was known for her collection of more than Santas and loved showing them off. She loved driving around in her green “Kermit” car. She didn’t get her driver’s license until after she was 40 years old.

Survivors include her siblings, Tom Zelfer and wife, Deloris, Grainfield, Peggy Richmeier and husband, Kenneth, Hays, Kelly Zelfer and wife, Julie, New Rockford, N.D. and Sam Zelfer and wife, Diane, Goodland; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, one great-great-nephew; and many other family and friends. Nancy was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Otis Zelfer.

A private family burial service will take place at a later date in Goodland for both Nancy and Frank. Memorials may be given to Nancy Opunui Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, Box 553, Scott City, Ks. 67871.