Sonja Marie Foos, 71, passed away January 5, 2023 at her home in Burdett.

She was born March 18, 1951 in Great Bend, the daughter of Bryce "Bud" and Virginia Lancaster Welsh.

A lifetime area resident she was a secretary for Raymond Bauer Agency. She was a member of Burdett United Methodist Church, Ladies Card Night, and was a Pawnee Heights coach for many years. Sonja was very family oriented and enjoyed camping, going to the lake and spending time with her family. She liked woodworking, crafts, playing softball for the Willie Fillies, and collecting Precious Moments.

On July 17, 1971 she married Terry Foos at Burdett; he preceded her in death on September 3, 2011.

Survivors include: three sons, Richard (SonJA) Foos, Burdett, George (Stephanie) Foos, Seward, Nebraska, Jesse Foos, Larned; two daughters, Crystal (Josh) Smith, Burdett, Mherical Foos, Burdett; brother, Lyle (Ann) Welsh, Enid, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren, Bo, Rickey, Andrew, Wyatt, Brinleigh, Bret, Parker, Tatum, Jordyn, Keira, Cooper; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a grandson, Deklan Foos.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at Burdett United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in Brown's Grove Cemetery, Burdett.

Memorials may be given to the Sonja Foos Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.