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Evelyn (Gerstner) Korbe
October 29, 1928 ~ May 19, 2015 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Randy Clinkscales
May 27, 2015 11:33 AM
I just wanted to share a remembrance that I have of your mother. I am sure you do not know who I am, but I am an attorney practicing in Hays.
Back in the middle 1980’s, I started my own law practice and had decided to go on a vacation. My wife had been my secretary, and I knew Evelyn from her time working at the Hays State Bank (actually I had been the attorney for the Hays State Bank).
She agreed to run my office the week we were gone on vacation.
Though it was March, a very severe snow storm and cold spell swept through Hays. This was back before the days of cell phones.
After several days, I called the office to check in. Apparently the furnace had been out for a number of days, but there she sat in my office, freezing but unwilling to abandon her post. I am sure she did not feel comfortable ordering the furnace be repaired without my permission. I readily gave her the permission and she continued to work through the week.
I had seen her several times over the years and we always laughed about that moment.
I just always thought that spoke volumes of her; not willing to give up her post, even for someone she did not know all that well.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your wonderful mother.
Randy Clinkscales
Back in the middle 1980’s, I started my own law practice and had decided to go on a vacation. My wife had been my secretary, and I knew Evelyn from her time working at the Hays State Bank (actually I had been the attorney for the Hays State Bank).
She agreed to run my office the week we were gone on vacation.
Though it was March, a very severe snow storm and cold spell swept through Hays. This was back before the days of cell phones.
After several days, I called the office to check in. Apparently the furnace had been out for a number of days, but there she sat in my office, freezing but unwilling to abandon her post. I am sure she did not feel comfortable ordering the furnace be repaired without my permission. I readily gave her the permission and she continued to work through the week.
I had seen her several times over the years and we always laughed about that moment.
I just always thought that spoke volumes of her; not willing to give up her post, even for someone she did not know all that well.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your wonderful mother.
Randy Clinkscales
A candle was lit by Bill and Bev Brungardt
on May 21, 2015 5:49 PM
Message from Mike Leas
May 21, 2015 5:14 PM
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. We lost Dad at 95 three years ago so I understand what this means to your family. The best condolence I can offer is she lived a wonderful life and raised some outstanding children, watching them into adulthood, then watching grandchildren. Celebrate her life to the fullest.
A candle was lit by Michelle and Bailey Piper
on May 21, 2015 12:32 PM
Message from Toni Cornacchione
May 21, 2015 11:55 AM
Greg, Lois & entire Korbe family,
With a very heavy heart I send you my deepest condolences.
Thinking of all of you. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
With a very heavy heart I send you my deepest condolences.
Thinking of all of you. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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