Vern Snodgrass

Obituary Notes

Vern L. Snodgrass, 83, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at her home. She was born August 15, 1923, in Columbia, MO, the daughter of Arch H. and Katherine L. Sargent Morris. She came to Topeka in 1951. Prior to moving to Topeka, she and her husband owned and operated several movie theatres in Kansas City. She owned and operated A&S Mobile Homes in south Topeka from 1951 until 1974. Since that time, she was employed in retail sales in Topeka. Vern was blessed with a special gift in connecting with children and many neighborhood children of all ages looked up to her as a surrogate mother. Vern married Emmett Lester Snodgrass in Columbia in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy "R.C." Morris in 1945 and Archie Morris. Survivors include one son, Gregory L. Snodgrass and wife, Lynda of Medford, OR; one daughter, Eileen M. Klumpp and husband, Ed of Topeka; three grandchildren, Nonnie, Russell and Tony; and six great-grandchildren, lzahbella, Austin, LaTaylah, Zayda, Kyrah and Mykah. Cremation has taken place. No memorial services are planned at this time. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM, on Monday November 27 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota. Inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 28 at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, S.W. 6th & Gage Blvd. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. A special message may be given to the family online at www.PenwellGabel.com.