Anita Marie ‘Tulip’ Fanshier, 69, passed away July 9, 2025, at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on Aug. 30, 1955, in Great Bend, to George “Harvey” and Ida (Foelgner) Fanshier.
A resident of Great Bend and Norman, Okla., Tulip was a woman of many skills. She worked for Hertz and had her own businesses, including Tulip’s Typing, and selling Tulip’s Tupperware and Avon. Tulip started her education in the one room schoolhouse, Prairie Home Country School. Tulip received her associate’s degree from Barton Community College, then attended classes at Oklahoma University. She was a member of Foundry Community Church, Great Bend Desk and Derrick, and a sponsor for Love Works in Norman.
Tulip had many hobbies and interests. Her 4-H career through childhood offered her diverse skills that she utilized her entire life. She enjoyed growing a colorful garden, journaling, stamping, sewing, singing, and recently took up tie dying. A lifelong learner, she enjoyed learning and trying new things, like her latest venture of learning Hebrew. Tulip enjoyed people – she touched a lot of lives whether through thoughtful cards or phone calls, but especially through prayer. She was a prayer warrior with a strong Christian faith. Along with her faith and love of people, was her love for her “second chance” dogs. Tulip never gave up and always kept trying.
Survivors include two sisters, Jan Day and husband David of Seabrook, Texas, and Tracy Fanshier Broce and husband Lonnie of Great Bend; niece, Emma Day of Seabrook, Texas; beloved dog, Chloe; and numerous loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Foundry Community Church, with Pastor Joel East presiding. Memorials have been designated to Foundry Community Church or Love Works, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 15, 2025
