Elaine Ensminger Mauck, 85, passed away December 21, 2007, surrounded by her family, and devoted aid, Tausha Davis, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Ed McKenney, Manchester, CT. Elaine was born March 30, 1922 at Marion, Kansas. Elaine was a life long resident of Great Bend, Kansas until she moved in January 2005 to be near her daughter in Manchester, CT. She traveled throughout the world with her daughter and many of her friends. She was involved in many organizations including, ESA sorority, Meals on Wheels, United Methodist Women, but her passion was golf. She was an avid golf and supporter of the women's and junior golf programs. She loved playing golf with her son, Jerry, who visited often from Alaska. Survivors include her son, Jerry Ensminger of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter Vickie McKenney and husband Ed of Manchester, Connecticut, a brother, Hary Pierce of Wichita, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of good friends. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas with the Reverend Gary Brooks officiating. A private interment will be held prior to the service. There will be no visitation. In tribute to her, memorials are suggested to her golf course, Lake Barton Golf Club, P.O. Box 666, Great Bend, KS 67530. Elaine will be remembered as a witty and fun loving woman who gave much more than she took back.