Carol Tupper

Feb 7, 1937 — Nov 4, 2026

Goodland, Kansas

Carol Tupper. Photo courtesy of Koons-Russell Funeral Home

Carol Elaine (Harper) Tupper, 89, went to be with her loving Savior on November 4th 2026, in Hays, KS, after a very short illness.

She was born in Goodland on February 7th, 1937, to Harvey and Marie Harper. She has been a resident of Goodland, KS, her entire life. She graduated from Goodland High School in 1955. She graduated from the very first cosmetology class of North West Kansas Area Vocational School.

Carol ran a beauty shop in her home for many years, and then later had a successful career in Real Estate. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Randall Omar Tupper, on January 6th, 1957, at Calvary Gospel Church. In 1959, they were blessed with a daughter, Ronda Sue Tupper, and then in 1962, along came Lisa Janel Tupper. Her daughters were her world, and she was devoted to caring for them and loving them all the days of her life. Carol had many roles during her lifetime, but she was so proud of being a wife, mother, grandma, Ga, and Golly to so many precious souls.

Carol gave her life to Christ at age 9, served her loving Savior all the days of her life, and was an active, lifelong member of Calvary Gospel Church. Through Carol and Randy’s many years at the church, she had a hand in leading so many people to Christ; this was the most valued achievement of her time on earth. She was also instrumental in founding the After Five Christian Women’s club in Goodland and surrounding areas. She led so many women to Christ through this program and was a mentor to so many souls during her lifetime.

Carol was an avid quilter, belonging to many quilt guilds over the years, and won many awards for her beautiful quilts. Each quilt reflected how much she loved the person she was making it for. She was a strong and resilient Christian woman and will be missed immensely by those left to mourn her. Carol always felt extremely blessed by the Lord that he partnered her with Randy; they had many adventures together through their 50 years of marriage.

We are rejoicing in knowing that she is now in Heaven with her Savior, her precious Randy, and her beloved granddaughter Kara Lane Johnson.

She is survived by her daughters Ronda (John) Henry, of Goodland, Lisa (Rob) Tomsic, of Goodland. Her Grandchildren: Justin Kibel, Taylor (Sarah) Tomsic, Raquel (Brian) Coon. Along with great-grandchildren Stetson Johnson, Shelby (Eli) Lewis, Gracelyn Coon, Travis Coon, Josie Coon, and Wallace Tomsic. And her great-great-grandchildren, Seifer Simoneau, Stella Silverstein, Wren Johnson, and Caroline Lewis. She is also survived by her sisters, Lucy Ackerman, Erma Alger, Lynda Hawks, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her granddaughter Kara Lane Johnson, and siblings: Marion Harper, Paul Harper, Lois Stouffer, Melvin Harper, Lena Mae Highland, Carl Leo Harper, Bettie Bebb, and Joyce Dean.

Memorial contributions may be made out to the Goodland Public Library or to Calvary Gospel Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.