Georgia M (Boese) Logan

Georgia M. Logan

Georgia M. Logan, 87, passed away Sunday (March 9, 2008) at Newton Medical Center.

She was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Buhler to John and Katherine (Thiessen) Boese. They preceded her in death.

She married Fred Logan on June 15, 1941, in Newton. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1997.

She was an active, life-long member of First Baptist Church in Newton, where she served on many committees throughout the years.

She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Beauceonts, and Toltec. She served as past Matron and Secretary treasurer of the Eastern Star.

Georgia was also a member of the National Association of Railroad Veterans and the Tokalon Club.

She enjoyed cross stitch and quilting. She also enjoyed antiquing and traveling. Georgia enjoyed spending time with her friends traveling on a cruise featuring the Gaither Gospel Group.

She was well known for her card playing skills and enjoyed the time she spent having coffee and conversation with her many friends. She looked forward to spending time with her loving family, who will greatly miss her.

Survivors include daughters, Paula and Galen Dyck of Newton and Carol Hudson of Wichita; son, Vernon and Elaine Logan of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandsons, Ray Hudson of Wichita and Ryan Logan of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Lisa and Stuart Ford of Topeka and Heather Beasley of Newton; great-grandson, Fred Ford of Topeka; and great-granddaughters, Madison Beasley and Abigail Beasley of Newton.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Newton First Baptist Church, with Pastor Terry Tariela of the church officiating.

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Center for Basic Cancer Research in care of the funeral home.