Mable Romine

Mable Elizabeth Fee Romine passed away in Topeka on September 4, 2004 at the age of 101 years. She was born January 15, 1903 in Lyon County, Kansas, the daughter of Joel and Gertrude De Shazer Fee. When she was five years old, the family moved to the Wilmington Community in Wabaunsee County, where she grew up and attended the Wilmington School. She graduated from Harveyville Rural High School in 1922. She entered Emporia Teachers University that summer and later received her degree. Mable was married to Clair Romine in 1923 at the home of her parents. She and Clair lived in the Harveyville community until 1960, when they moved to Topeka. Clair passed away in January of 1981. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren. She taught school in Lyon, Osage and Wabaunsee Counties and retired from teaching in 1968 from USD #501, having taught 26 years. She also worked in retail clothing stores for several years. She was a member of the Lowman Methodist Church, Kansas Retired Teachers Association, Tarta, and Royal Neighbors of America. She enjoyed many activities. She lived a very long and active life and celebrated her 90th and 100th birthday with her family and friends. Mable enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. She made many afghans. She decided the great grandchildren needed afghans and made 46, to be used for Christmas presents in 1996 Her survivors include two daughters, Etta Mae Stratton, Green Valley, AZ, Wilma Rodda, Grand Junction, CO; three sons, Eugene Romine, Independence, MO, Dale Romine, Topeka, and James Romine, Great Bend; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren, also nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. Mable was so proud of her three sets of twins in the family, Andrew and Matthew Heideman of Blue Springs, MO; Gregory and Joshua Copp, Auburn, KS; and Claire and Ellise Romine, Topeka. She also has five sets of five generations, which she was very proud of. Mable will lie in state Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka. Her funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Lowman Methodist Church in Topeka, or to the Harveyville Methodist Church and left in care of the funeral home.

Mable Romine

January 15, 1903 - September 4, 2004