Mavis Marlene Routh

Mavis Marlene Routh, age 78, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away October 27, 2014, at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility in Lawrence, KS. Mavis was born on August 7, 1936, in Springview, Nebraska, the daughter of Clarence Elsworth Steward and Velma Carrie (Miller) Steward.
Mavis graduated from Humansville High School with the class of 1954 in Humansville, Missouri.
Mavis Moved to Baldwin City in August of 1954. She had a 20 year career in the Baker University admissions office. She was a Cub Scout Den Leader for 2 years, a Girl Scout leader for 16 years and a league bowler for 40 years. Mavis enjoyed dancing and was a “Master” cinnamon roll maker.
Mavis was united in marriage with Billy Joe Routh August, 15, 1954 at the Christian Church in Humansville, MO. He survives of the home.
Mavis is also survived by; son Chris Routh and wife Jacquie of Topeka, KS, two daughters Cheryl Medlen of Lawrence, KS and Carol Grammer and Husband Mike of Eudora, KS; four brothers Richard Steward wife Sally of Grove Springs, MO, Robert Steward wife Lillian of Halfway, MO, Willard “Bill” Steward wife Linda of Stockton, MO, and Keith “Chuck” Steward wife Vernalee of Moscow, TN; eight grandchildren, Bill Medlen, Chris Medlen, Stacy Medlen, Rheanna Kaufman husband Andy, Brent Routh, Melissa Miller husband Drew, and Chelsea Grammer; step granddaughter Cassie Blackwell three great-grandchildren, Daylen Medlen, Payton Routh and Breydon Kaufman.
Mavis is preceded by her parents;
There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Foundation c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home P.O. Box 64 Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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