BLOOM – Jean Ardis (Moore) Leaming, 92, died Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Minneola District Hospital.

Jean was born on October 19, 1930 on the family farm near Bloom, Kansas. Her parents were James Arthur Moore and Estella Mae (Sheets) Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ruby Moore (Foster) Smith, as well as two infant sisters.

She is survived by her husband, George Leaming; daughter, Judi Leaming-Alberding, Paola, Kansas; son, David Leaming, Bloom: son, Arlyn Leaming, Dodge City, Kansas; and daughter, Jodeen Leaming-Udovich and husband Frank, Minneola; grandchildren, Tina (Branine) Bender and husband Chad, Olathe, Kansas; Geoff Branine and wife Robin, Louisburg, Kansas; great grandchildren, Braden and Ashley Branine, Louisburg, Kansas.

She attended Bloom Schools and graduated from high school in 1948. Jean had a love and flair for music. She was in the "All Girl" band at Bloom High School, and active in vocal and theatrics also. This is where she met her future husband, George Leaming. He arrived at the school system as a young man, blonde haired and blue eyed. Jean set her sights on him and won him over. (Story has it that she had some competition for his affection, but George made a wise decision and chose her). They were married on September 19, 1948 at the Bloom Methodist Church.

After graduation, she attended the Cain-Powell Business College in Dodge City. This education would serve her well. She was secretary of Minneola High School, and manager of the Wheatland Credit Union both in Minneola. She wore the hat of bookkeeper, among many others, on the farm.

As mentioned, Jean loved music. She helped with many bible schools, Sunday school music, and church plays/musicals, and taught Sunday school classes over the years.

Jean also sold Stanley Home Products and Tupperware. Through having "parties" she met and made a lot of friends in the area through these get-togethers.

Jean's parents came to the farm, south of Bloom, in 1912 moving from Virginia. George, Jean, and the family moved to the farm in May of 1962, following the tragic death of Jean's father as the result of a car accident. They were on the farm until July 2020. Their son, David, took over the farming and is the third generation to work the land.

Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola.  A private family burial at the Bloom Cemetery will precede the service.  The public is invited to the memorial service at 2:00 pm Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola, with Pastor Suzie Woods officiating.

The family suggests memorials to Civic Connection, Hometown Market, or Minneola Long Term Care all in care of Minnis Mortuary. 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.