Ardis graduated from Astoria High School in 1942. She attended Augustana College, graduating in May, 1944 with an Elementary School teaching certificate. She married Allen Ahre, her Astoria classmate, on Thanksgiving day, 1944. Three weeks later, Allen left to go to Italy during WWII. When the war ended, they moved to Lincoln, NB so that Allen could attend the University of Nebraska. Daughter Susan was born there. They later moved to Wichita where Steven and David were born.
Ardis is remembered by friends and relatives as a gentle, kind and loving person who was devoted to her family. She was happily married to Allen for nearly 69 years. She was a beloved daughter, sibling, wife and mother. She had a strong faith in God. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for 70 years.
Ardis is preceded in death by her husband, Allen G. Ahre, son Steven D. Ahre, and siblings: Lillian (Roy) Johnson, Clifford (Marge) Halverson, Gilmore (Anne) Halverson and Melvern Halverson. She is survived by daughter Susan (Roger) Halleckson, son David A. Ahre, 5 nieces and 3 nephews.
Services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on March 4 at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N. River Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203 or to Starkey, Inc., 4500 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67207.
Contributions in Ardis' memory may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N River Blvd, Wichita, Kansas 67203 US, https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YSNG/campaign/C-11F5R; and Starkey Inc., 4500 W Maple St, Wichita, Kansas 67209 US, https://starkey.org/donate-today/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MyLakeviewFuneralHome.com for the Ahre family.
