Ada M. Sankey

Ada M. Sankey, 91, of Salina died April 26, 2011. She was born July 24, 1919 in Republic County, Kansas to Edward d. and Mary M. (Poage) Kallman. Ada attended grade school at District #9 school in Scandia, and she graduated form Scandia High School in 1938. She was united in marriage to Earl A. Sankey on November 20, 1942. Three children were born to that union. They lived in Republic county until 1968 when they moved to Hays. Ada was employed at the Luterhan Good Samaritna Center, earning a Food Service Supervisor Diploma from the University of Florida. She was an active member of the Dietary Managers Association until her retirement. In 1979 she completed 90 hours in nursing skills and received her certificated from the Kansas State Department of Health and Envirionment, at Cloud County Community College. Ada was preceded in death most of her friends and immediate family, including her parents; husband, Earl; infant son, Tommy Sankey; and her daughter, Linda Ward. She is survived by her son, Tim (Le) Sankey; grandson, Shane (Timi) Sankey; granddaughter, Christina (Jame) Simpson; granddaughter, Tara (Kris) Upson; granddaughter, Miki (Dan) Krigbaum; granddaughter, Jill (Mark) Lilly; granddaughter, Erin (Sean) Beedle; granddaughter, Keri (Mike) Mathis; son in law, Vick (Phyllis) Ward; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2011 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Ln., Salina, Kansas 67401