Teresa G Besta Marney

1938 - 2007  (68 years)

• Name	Teresa G Besta Marney
  Born	14 Mar 1938
  Gender	Female
  Died	24 Jan 2007	Holton, Jackson County, Kansas
  Buried	29 Jan 2007	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I4593	Rossville
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2019

  
  

  Father	Edward Bruce Besta,   b. 1915,   d. 23 Dec 1954  (Age 39 years)
  Mother	Winifred L Yocum Besta Kerwin,   b. 19 Nov 1918, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas ,   d. 1 Oct 2011, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 92 years)
  Married	31 Aug 1935
  Family ID	F343	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Robert H Marney,   b. 9 Jun 1930, Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Jun 2015  (Age 85 years)
  Married	14 May 1955	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Sandy Marney Allen + 2. Kimberly K Marney Magette Davis + 3. Gary Marney,   b. 30 Apr 1963
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Besta, Teresa-Marney, Robert Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Marney were married recently at the Rossville Methodist Church. She is the former Teresa Besta. Story on Page 2. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED The marriage of Miss Teresa G. Besta, daughter of Mrs. Winifred L. Besta and the late Mr. Edward B. Besta, to Mr. Robert H. Marney, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ivan Marney of Rossville, took place on May 14 at 2 p. m. in the Rossville Methodist Church. Rev. Don Jones officiated at the double ring ceremony. The church was decorated with varieties of spring flowers. Mrs. H.D. Richardson and Mrs. Marlin Harth sang “I Love You Truly” and “Because”. They were accompan¬ied by Mrs. Joe Campbell at the piano. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Edward Besta, wore a light blue French suit with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations and roses. Ring bearer was Karen Marney, niece of the groom. She wore a red dress with tiara head dress. She carried a heart-shaped pillow covered with white satin and trimmed in pink roses. Mrs. Duane Hudson, friend of the bride and groom, was the matron of honor and wore a light gray-blue suit and white accessories. Her corsage [missing rest] BRIDAL SHOWER HONORS MISS TERESA BESTA Miss Teresa Besta was the honored guest at a miscellaneous bridal shower given at the Ivan Marney home Sunday, April 24, by Mrs. Elzora Homan, Mrs. Marian Marney and Mrs. Letha Marney. The afternoon was spent playing games and refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. Pearl Stafford, White City; Mrs. Katherine Palmer, Wakarusa; Mrs. Marguerite Petty, Olathe; Mrs. Nellie Belcher, Mrs. Bonita Snyder and Sherry of Horton; Mrs. Emma Yocum and Mrs. Gertrude Yocum of St. Marys; Mrs. Ruth Larson, Mrs. Margie Hoobler, Mrs. Mamie Marney, Mrs. Loma Hudson, Miss Shirley Hudson, Mrs. Winifred Besta and Mary, Mrs. Teresa Besta, Mrs. Phyllis Keller, Mrs. Myrtle Lillard all of Rossville; Miss Christina Bowers, Mrs. Dora Ross, Miss Vivian Thompson, Miss Mary Simecka and Mrs. Sara Horak of Delia; Mrs. Eulaila Kuester, Mrs. Alice Kuester, Mrs. Mary Hudson, Miss Earleen Doty, Mrs. Helen Gooden, Mrs. ELzora Homan of Topeka. Miss Besta’s marriage to Robert H. Marney is planned for May 14.
  		Anniversary- Marney, Robert and Teresa 1 Marney’s observe 30th Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Marney celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Sunday, may 19, with a family dinner. Dinner was held in the Rossville Senior Center at Rossville It was hosted by their children and granddaughter: Gary Marney, Delia; Scott and Sandy Allen, Holton; and Brandon, Kim and Erin Magette, Rossville. Also attending were Mrs. Gertie Yocum, St. Marys; Mrs. Mamie Marney; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin; Terri Kerwin; Ben Besta, Richie, Cindy, Patti and Stacy; Mrs. And Mrs. Ron Cowan, Rodney, Kelly, Kevin, and Shane, of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Besta; Mrs. And Mrs. Dean Covert, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Val Palmer, Wakarusa; Mrs. And Mrs. Warren Kimbal, Soldier; and MR. and Mrs. Kevin Gibson, Leona. After dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Yocum, St. Marys. Bob and Teresa were married May 14, 1955, at the Rossville Methodist Church in Rossville. Note: Photo of couple in the news clip
  		Anniversary- Marney, Robert and Teresa 2 Ruby Anniversary for Marneys Teresa and Bob Marney, Delia, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception from 6:00 to 8:00 and a dance from 8:00 until midnight Saturday, May 13, at the Rossville American Legion building. The public is invited to the dance. The occasion will be hosted by their children, Kim and Mark Davis, Topeka; Gary and Kim Marney; and Sandy and Scott Allen, Holton. The couple has seven grandchildren. Bob Marney and Teresa Besta were married May 14, 1955, at the Rossville Methodist Church. Mr. Marney retired from Santa Fe Railway after 43 years of service. Mrs. Marney retired from Hallmark Cards after 21 years of service. The couple requests no gifts. --------- You are invited To attend the 40th Wedding anniversary dance of Bob and Teresa Marney Saturday, May 13 8 p.m. to Midnight Rossville American Legion Post #31 Hosts for the evening will be their children. Members – Guests --------------
  		Anniversary- Marney, Robert and Teresa 3 Robert and Teresa Marney Marney Couple to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Robert H. “Bob” and Teresa Marney, Holton, will celebrate their 50lh wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005, at the Rossville Senior Center, 429 Pearl, Rossville. Teresa Besta and Bob Marney were married May 14, 1955, at the Rossville Methodist Church, Rossville. They lived in Delia for 39 years before moving to Holton in 2004. Hosts will be their three children and their spouses: Gary Marney, Holton, and his fiance, Leslie Cunningham; Sandy and Scott Allen, Holton; and Kim and Mark Davis, Topeka. The couple has eight grandchildren: Joshua Marney, Manhattan; Torri Marney, Heather Marney, and Taylor Allen, all of Holton; and Lannie Allen, Erin Miller, Ethan Davis, and Sean Davis, all of Topeka. Mr. Marney retired from Santa Fe Railway in 1991 after 43 years of service. Mrs. Marney retired from Hallmark Cards in 1993 after 28 years of service. The couple requests no gifts, please.
  Last Modified	12 Dec 2017 12:54:55
  Family ID	F1160	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Died - 24 Jan 2007 - Holton, Jackson County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Marney, Teresa Teresa G. (Besta) Marney HOLTON- Teresa G. (Besta) Marney passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Medicalodge Jackson County, Holton, Kansas. She was born March 14, 1938, to Winifred L. (Yocum) and Edward B. Besta. She graduated from Delia High School in May of 1955. She married Robert H. "Bob" Marney on May 14, 1955, at the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, Kansas. He survives. They made their home in Delia until 2002 when they moved to Holton. She is also survived by her children: Kim & Mark Davis, Topeka; Gary & Leslie Marney and Sandy & Scott Allen, Holton; and grandchildren Erin (Magette) & Joe Miller, Ethan & Sean Davis, Topeka; Lannie Allen & fiancé Morgan Thomes, Denison; Torri & Heather Marney, Taylor Allen and Andrew Grandon, Holton, and Joshua Marney & Matthew Grandon, Manhattan. Other survivors include her mother and stepfather, Winifred & Clinton Kerwin, Rossville, two brothers: Bennie Besta, Rossville, and Bob (Susan) Kerwin, Ozawkie, two sisters; Mary C (Ron) Cowan, Topeka and Terri Kerwin, Rossville, and a sister-in-law, Nancy Besta, Topeka, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward B. Besta, and one brother, George E. "Eddie" Besta. She was active in the Delia 4-H Club as a project leader, and was a fair superintendent at the Jackson County Fair. She was a member and Past President of the Rossville Lions Club. She was a member and Past President of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary, Rossville. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, and served as an elder and church secretary. She later transferred her membership to the Holton Evangel United Methodist Church. She retired in 1993 after 28 years of service with Hallmark Cards, Topeka. She retired as third shift supervisor of Department E. She was an avid gardener and loved working with flowers. She could make a water lily grow in the desert. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling. The thing she most enjoyed was her grandchildren and the time she spent with them. A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, January 29, 2007 at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Holton Evangel United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple. St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.