Debora Kay Imhoff

Debora Kay Imhoff, 66, of Beloit, Kan., died Monday, November 26, 2018 at her home.A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 3, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington, Kan.  Officiant was Pastor Judy Hill.  Organist was Sheila Ouellette and the congregation sang  “Amazing Grace,”  “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and  “Beautiful Savior.” Honorary pallbearers were Melissa Sullivan, Brent Imhoff, Tyler Tremblay  and Darin Imhoff. Visitation was one hour prior to service time at the church.Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery.Debra was born July 16, 1952 at Belleville, Kan., to Henry V. and Ruth R. (Ricard) Imhoff.  In 1970, she graduated from Washington High School and then moved to Emporia and graduated from Emporia State Teachers College with a bachelor’s degree in business education.From there, she went on to Salina and worked in fundraising at the St. Francis Academy, where she was honored with an award from the Distinguished Women’s Business Association of America. Debora worked in fundraising for YWCA and was a dispatcher for Air Gas.  Debora was a great believer in Angels, and opened her own store, “The Angel Store” in Lindsborg from 1997 to 2001.   She was a librarian at The Port Library in Beloit, up until her death.Debora loved her family and spending time with her nieces and nephews.  She enjoyed working with and helping people and liked to travel.  She loved books and reading.  Deb was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Washington.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Mike Zenger; and great-great nephew, Sailor Sitka.Survivors include brothers, Joe (Barb) Imhoff, Toledo, IA, and Don (Connie) Imhoff, Washington; sister, Ruth Ann Zenger, Washington; niece, Melissa Sullivan; nephews, Tyler Tremblay, Brent Imhoff and Darin Imhoff; and great nieces and nephews, friends and extended family.A memorial fund has been established to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or The Port Library in Beloit.  Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, 115 W. 2nd St., Washington, KS  66968. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Debora Kay Imhoff, please visit our flower store.