Evea L. Protheroe

Evea L. Protheroe 95, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Osage City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on a April 8, 1921 in the community of Peterton, Kansas just north of Osage City the daughter of John L. and Edith B. John Keller.

Evea graduated from Osage City High School with the Class of 1939. She received a scholarship from the College of Emporia but was unable to accept it. As a young woman she worked as a cashier at the Dickinson Theater in Osage City. She also worked at Pat's Bakery and as a secretary for Leo Johnson.

Evea was joined in marriage to Glynn Protheroe on February 13, 1943 in Reading, Kansas.
Shortly after their marriage Evea and Glynn moved to Reading and began their family. Over the course of 40 years Evea and her family delivered the Topeka Capital Journal throughout the area. She was also the local "Avon Lady" for twenty years. On August 30, 1994, her husband Glynn would precede her in death. She was also preceded by a sister, Delores Rowe and a brother John George Keller. Evea moved to Horizon Plaza in late June of 2011.

She will live on in the hearts of her daughter, Ellen Hayes of Fort Worth, Texas; sons, Robert "Bob" Protheroe of Emporia, Lowell Protheroe of Lenexa and Darryl Protheroe of Lebo; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren as well as unnumbered extended family and dear friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 22, 2016 at the Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home in Lebo. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Cremation will follow services with a private inurnment in Arvonia Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to the Reading United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.