Lifelong area resident, Iris Roberta Press, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Hays Medical Center. She was 87 years of age. Iris was born May 28, 1928, on the family farm near Ogallah, to Robert and Glenae Iris (Schuman) Keady.

On June 30, 1957, Iris was united in marriage to Victor John Press, in WaKeeney. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage together. Vic preceded Iris in death on May 6, 2004. In 1952, Iris moved to Galveston, TX to attend the University of Texas's School of Nursing. Upon receiving her certification as a Registered Nurse, she worked at the University of Texas Hospital for one year then began working at the Gove County Hospital. It was there she received the nickname "Tex" (due to her alma mater and a couple of creative physicians) and served the community for 32 years in a variety of nursing capacities. Iris enjoyed camping, crocheting, watching sports, being "Grandma", "gardening, cooking and baking, as well as traveling and laughing with her family.

She is survived by two sons, Randall John "Randy" (Kelli White) of Madison, Wisconsin, and Bret Allen (friend Sylvia Ochoa) of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter, Carrie Lynn (Roger) Ringer of Quinter; three grandchildren, Francis (Jennifer) Ringer, Adrienne (Ryan) Morey, and Trace Press; three great-grandchildren, Madison Ringer, Trinity Ringer, and Evelyn Morey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two beloved step-fathers, Clyde Hoover and Forrest Hendricks.

Her ready smile and ornery sense of humor were a delight to all who knew her.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Jay Johnson Public Library or Gove County Medical Center. Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

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