Moyne Irene Hanes Siler passed away peacefully on June 2, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, adventure, and dedication to family. Born in Minneapolis Kansas, in her grandmother’s home. Moyne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother—whose life was marked by strength, resilience, and grace.
On May 6, 1945, Moyne married her 4th grade sweetheart and the love of her life, Thaine Siler. The two eloped on a Sunday afternoon, beginning a 73 year journey of partnership and love. Together, they built a life full of shared dreams, hard work, and many happy memories—from humble beginnings in Wells, Kansas to owning and managing multiple businesses and properties across Kansas.
Moyne and Thaine were adventurous, moving throughout Kansas and briefly to Colorado, always chasing new opportunities and building their future together. They eventually settled in Salina, where they raised their three children—Jack, Steve, and Cindy—and stayed actively involved in their community. Moyne took joy in homemaking and motherhood, embracing her role with warmth and pride.
One of the joys of Moyne’s life was flying with Thaine in their Beechcraft Bonanza airplane, creating lasting memories from above the Kansas plains.Moyne was a passionate gardener, a loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren—Tabatha, Jesse, Summer, Jamie, Brandi, Ginger, Jackie, Jenny, Tony, and Mandy—a proud great-grandmother to 12 great-grandchildren, and a beloved great-great-grandmother to 9.
She supported her husband in their real estate business, The Siler Agency, which served as the heart of their professional lives. Alongside this, they owned and managed 18 rental properties, a true testament to their dedication and partnership. Despite their busy schedules, Moyne always cherished the small joys—her garden, family meals, and peaceful moments on their land.
She is remembered for her dedication, her storytelling, her deep roots in family and faith, and the loving home she built. As she once wrote, “Wouldn’t have had it any other way.”
She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her sons, Jack Siler (Michelle) of Martin, Tennessee, and Steve Siler of New Cambria, Kansas. Moyne also leaves behind a legacy of love through her ten grandchildren, Tabatha, Jesse, Summer, Jackie, Jamie, Jenny, Brandy, Ginger, Tony, and Mandy; along with twelve great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thaine “Si” Siler, and her daughter, Cindy Siler.
A graveside service to honor Moyne’s life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 5, at Bennington City Cemetery in Bennington, Kansas, officiated by Pastor Terry Danford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter and sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.
Condolences may be shared online at www.carlsonfh.netor on the funeral home’s Facebook page.