Lanis Boydston, better known as “Charlie,” age 74, passed away on September 26, 2025, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1951, in Omaha, NE to Gary Duane and Marilyn Rose (Ramus) Solan.
Charlie graduated from South Haven School in Omaha, NE in 1969. She dedicated her career to serving others, working as a CNA at Golden Plains Nursing Home in Hutchinson before later serving as a retail associate, most recently at Hobby Lobby.
She found joy in life’s beautiful and finest moments, the gentle bloom of flowers, the cheerful songs of birds, and the calming rhythm of rain. Her cats were a source of comfort and delight, but it was her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her the greatest happiness. Charlie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed.
On May 30, 1990, she married Leon “Shorty” Boydston in Hutchinson. Together they shared more than 35 years of love and companionship. He survives.
She is also survived by her children, Lisa (Jim) Orrison, Beth (Scott) Carlton, Shari (Tyler) Kuntz, and Sean Boydston; her brother, Rick Anderson of Omaha, NE; her sisters, Sherry Harris of Omaha, NE, and Mary Jo Ecis of La Vista, NE; sisters-in-law, Marsha Boydston, Kingman, Pam (Gary) Martin, and Sandy Avery, Hutchinson; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Charlie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; two sisters; a sister-in-law; and a niece.
Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.