Christine Versluys

Christine Anne Versluys, 56, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Christine was born June 9, 1966, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Marianne Smentowski Berdon and Doyle Berdon. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1987 from Marymount College in Salina, where she met her future husband. On June 16, 1990, Christine and Ted Versluys were united in marriage enjoying 32 years together. Christine shared her passion for learning, teaching and tutoring in the Auburn-Washburn school district and Most Pure Heart of Mary School. It was at Most Pure Heart of Mary where, among her other teaching opportunities, she prepared second grade students for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and their First Holy Communion. Bringing Jesus to others was so close to her heart. Christine was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and frequently attended Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. She was a Minister of the Eucharist, participated in Perpetual Adoration and Ministry to the Homebound. God always came first in her life. Christine loved her family dearly and was so proud of them. They came second only to God. Grateful to have shared Christine’s life are her husband, Ted; children, Callie Versluys (Brent Laws), Nolan Versluys (Baylee Wells), Garrett Versluys; granddaughters, Addison and Phoebe; her mother, Marianne Berdon; her father, Doyle Berdon; siblings, John Berdon (Melissa), Jim Berdon (Larry), Angie Triggs (Tim) and Cathy Berdon; and nieces and nephews. In addition to those listed, Christine has a large surviving family, her many students and treasured friends, whom she loved and impacted in ways we can only imagine. Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 20, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, followed by the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., all at the Church. Inurnment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary School, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Christine Versluys

June 9, 1966 - December 13, 2022