Saundra ‘Sue’ Shapland

Sue Shapland

Saundra “Sue” Shapland, 80, died, June 14, 2023, at the Scott County Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on Feb. 3, 1943, in Dighton, the daughter of Eric L. and Lola Mae (Siek) Jones.

She married the love of her life, Eugene Shapland, on June 30, 1962, in Dighton. He survives.

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, Okla.

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 Presidentelect 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 is also survived by her four sons, Mark Shapland and wife, Leah, Keith Shapland and girlfriend, Jeanne Byers, Gary Shapland and wife, Janet, and Clint Shapland and wife, Stephanie; her sister, Marilyn McFann and husband, Dean; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral service was held on June 20 at the First Christian Church with Rev Jennifer Bradford officiating. Burial was in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home, 145 N Wichita Ave., Dighton, Ks. 67839.

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes. com.