Della Bedard

Odella C. 'Della' Bedard, age 92, of Hays passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Via Christi Village of Hays. She was born March 27, 1924 in Damar, Kansas to Arthur and Alice (Thibault) Newell. She married Levi Bedard on November 27, 1941in Damar, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2005. She was a homemaker and worked for 13 years at Woolworth and 12 years at Travenol. After retiring Della was very active with volunteer efforts at St. Anthony Hospital, St. Johns Auxiliary, Eucharist Ministry, Senior Companion, Christian Mothers, Altar Society and Perpetual Adoration. She enjoyed square dancing with Levi for many years and loved to play cards especially bridge. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church of Hays. She is survived by a son, Dick Bedard (Janelle) of Wichita, KS; four daughters, Carol Bedard of Leavenworth, KS, Michelle Beyer (Greg) of Hays, KS, Jeanette Howerton (Bob) of Aurora, CO and Judy Koerner (Dave) of Lees Summit, MO; a brother, E.J. Newell of Hays, KS; two sisters, Priscilla Emigh of Hays, KS and Pat Belisle of Damar, KS; twelve grandchildren, Debbie Bedard, Diane Figge, Scott Bedard, Renee Befort, Jennifer VonFeldt, Melissa Schoepf, Joshua Howerton, Matthew Howerton, Kimberly Howerton, Lindsay Stutzman, Brad Koerner, Brooke Koerner; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi; two sons, Dale and Raymond Bedard; a granddaughter, Stephanie Beyer; two brothers, Mitchell and Robert Newell and a sister, Eleanor Bellerive. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will be at 2:00 PM at St. Josephs Cemetery in Damar, Kansas. Visitation will be Friday 4 PM - 8 PM with an Associates of the Sisters of St. Agnes Prayer Service at 4:30 PM, a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM and on Saturday 9 AM - 9:30 AM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Josephs Church, Hospice of Hays Medical Center or Masses. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com











Service Information









Visitation Friday

July 8, 2016

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Daughters of Isabella Rosary Friday

July 8, 2016

6:30 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Vigil Service Friday

July 8, 2016

7:00 PM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Visitation Saturday

July 9, 2016

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM



2509 Vine Street

Hays, Kansas 67601









Funeral Mass Saturday

July 9, 2016

10:00 AM

St. Joseph Catholic Church

210 W. 13th

Hays, Kansas 67601