LORRAINE  K.  MILLER  WORKMAN

 

Lorraine K. Miller Workman, age 68 years, of Larned, Kansas (and formerly of Bushton, Kansas) passed away at her home in Larned on Thursday morning, December 24, 2015.  Lorraine was born on June 25, 1947 at San Francisco, California to Harvey A. and Dorothy M. (Taladay) Mitchell.  She lived in the Colorado Springs, Colorado for the majority of her life, where she worked as a miner for the Climax Molybdenum Mine in Leadville, Colorado for many years. She also worked as a waitress, hog farmer, and seamstress prior to her retirement eleven years ago, when she moved to Bushton, Kansas.  Lorraine had been a resident of Larned, Kansas for the past four years.  After her retirement, Lorraine worked part-time as a pet groomer for Pampered Pets in Great Bend, Kansas.  She enjoyed sewing, baking, fishing, and above all, spending time with and spoiling her grandkids.

Survivors include one son, Harry H. (and his wife, Tammy) Timberman of Larned, Kansas and one daughter, Rhonda Lasha of Great Bend, Kansas; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; five brothers (Patrick, Clinton, Dale, Harry, and Thomas Mitchell) and five sisters (Nelda Ashauer of St. John, Kansas, Verla Tidwell, Carolyn Johnson, Helena Leckenby, and Betty Vigil).  Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, one son (Bradley Morrel Timberman), two grandsons (Harry Timberman, Jr. and Mark Emrick), one brother (Harvey Mitchell), and three sisters (Joyce Miller, Pauline Frase, and Ellen Robson).

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen.  There will be no viewing or services at this time. The family has requested that memorials be designated in care of the family.  Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at https://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php.

 

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