Candace Durant, 88, died Nov. 9, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kan. She was born January 20, 1933, the only child of Chester and Ruth (Banker) Beineke in Salina. She graduated from Salina High School.

While attending Kansas Wes- leyan College, she met Don Durant, who became her husband Dec. 21, 1952. They were married in the 9th Street Evangelical United Brethren Church. She moved with Don to Fort Riley, Kan., when Don joined the army for two years.

Candace and Don raised their four children on the farm west of Jewell. Candace was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church,...