Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Goetzinger

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Goetzinger, 72, a resident of Howard, Kansas, formerly of Leon, El Dorado and Belleville, Kansas, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. She was born September 28, 1938 in Belleville, the daughter of Virgil James and Viola Anna (Koester) White. Bobbie was a licensed practical nurse for many years, retiring from the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado in 2000. On May 23, 1986 in Wichita, Bobbie married Ronald A. Goetzinger. He survives at their home. Bobbie was a member of the United Methodist Church and past-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. In addition to her husband, Ron, Bobbie is survived by: Her mother: Viola White of Belleville, KS Two sons: Tim Freed of Wichita, KS Scott (Marcy) Freed of Fredonia, KS Five step-sons: Doug (Debbie) Goetzinger of Augusta, KS David (Marcia) Goetzinger of El Dorado, KS Dennis Goetzinger of Wichita, KS Jeff (Beth) Goetzinger of Wichita, KS Clark Goetzinger of Wichita, KS Two sisters: Phyllis Lynn of Hays, KS Peggy (Robert) Sorenson of Abilene, KS Fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive. Her father, Virgil White; two husbands, Rex Freed and James Pound; grandson, Josh Freed; and step-son, Shawn Goetzinger, preceded her in death. Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Belleville Cemetery in Belleville, Kansas, with Rev. Rick Thornton of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wichita officiating. A memorial has been established in Bobbie"s name with the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Inpatient Unit and donations can be sent to Timmons Funeral Home. Words of condolence for the family may be left on this website. Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.