Obituary

Mary Lavon Crawford Brosseau, age 88, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her home in Concordia, Kansas after a life well lived. Lavon was born on Nov. 28, 1927 in Greenwood Co., KS. She was the daughter of Clarence & Ida Mae (Day) Crawford.

She graduated from Climax High School. She received a B.S. from Kansas State University in 1949, and a Master's degree from Pittsburg State University in 1971. She taught for 29 years, teaching in Atwood, Coffeyville, Concordia at Concordia High School and Cloud County Community College. She married Jack Brosseau on July 29, 1972 and he preceded her on April 9, 1998. They were both members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia. She served as a teacher for CCD, she was a lector, Eucharistic Minister and served on the Parish Council. She also was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma for over 50 years. Jack & Lavon enjoyed wintering in Texas for 13 years together.

Teaching was her life's passion. Lavon and Jack contributed extensively to the field of education and many students have benefited from their generous scholarship support and resources. After Jack's death, she continued to contribute to various community concerns and individuals in need. She maintained a strong Christian faith and loved helping others in any way possible.

She is survived by nephew, Dana Crawford (Lenette), Leawood; great nephew, John Crawford, Chicago, Il., great niece, Christina Crawford Kosmowski (Eron), San Francisco, CA and their daughters, Anja & Ali; a dear cousin, Barbara Crawford, Sapulpa, OK & a host of faithful caregivers and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents & brothers, Fred Crawford & wife Alvina & Howard Crawford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David Metz, Fr. Barry Brinkman, Fr. Henry Baxa officiating. Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 11, 2016 with family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., A Vigil & Rosary service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday evening all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Cloud County Food Bank or the Katie O'Connor Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.

For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia is handling arrangements.

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