March 29, 2024

Danis Gaye McWhirter

Danis Gaye McWhirter
Age: 71
Died: Sunday, November 8, 2015 at White Dove at Sunrise Mountain 
Assisted Living in Peoria, Arizona
Born: May 17, 1944 at Dighton
Parents: Floyd & Evelyn (McCoy) McWhirter

Membership: Fort Hays State University Alumni Association

Danis grew up in Dighton and graduated with the Class of 1962. She received her Bachelor Of Science Degree from Fort Hays State University where she was on the Softball and Basketball teams. She moved to Phoenix in 1970 and spent her working career as a Loan Officer at Savings And Loans. Danis enjoyed sports, especially watching Spring Training games in the Phoenix area and her Collectables. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Step-Father- Jim Beesley, Step-Sister- Jana Beesley Willison & Grandparents- George & Lota McCoy & Walt & Maude McWhirter.

Survivors: 1 Sister Gail Stanley Dighton
2 Step-Sisters Debbie Beesley Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Diana Beesley Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 Step-Brother Darin Beesley Olathe
3 Nephews Shad & Laura Stanley Dallas
Shane Stanley Dighton
Skye Stanley Newport Beach, California
1 Great Nephew, 4 Great Nieces, 6 Step-Nieces, 1 Step-Nephew

Graveside Service: 11:00 AM Saturday
Place: Dighton Memorial Cemetery
Celebrant: Berniece Ludlum
Memorials: Danis McWhirter Scholarship Fund at Dighton High School
In care of Boomhower Funeral Home
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com