Blanche B. Caldwell

Blanche B. Caldwell

Blanche Caldwell, 95, Overland Park, Kansas, (formerly of Russell, Kansas) passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Bickford Assisted Living, Overland Park, Kansas.

 

Blanche was born November 30, 1916, in Chanute, Kansas, to Samuel J. and Emily J. Beamer. She attended school in Enid, Oklahoma, graduating in 1934. She attended Oklahoma University for two years. After her marriage and the birth of her daughters, she went back to college graduating from Fort Hayes State University. She received a Master’s degree and continued her education until she retired from teaching school in 1985.

 

Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, James “Shag” Hunter Caldwell in 1993. She is survived by her two daughters, Margaret (Charlie) Willson, Shawnee, Kansas and Jeanne Hoffman, Great Bend, Kansas; five grandchildren, Nanci Willson, Ottawa, Kansas, Dustin Hoffman, Smyrna, Tennessee, Wade Willson, Olathe, Kansas, Amy Hamilton, Spring Hill, Kansas and Heidi Byers, Olathe, Kansas and nine great grandchildren.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Visitation will be 9-10:30 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2012,  followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. at  Shawnee United Methodist Church. Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m., Friday at the Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kansas.

 

Memorial Contributions

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 221 N. Maple Street, Russell, Kansas 67665.

 

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Posted by Obituaries on January 15, 2012     3 Comments

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  1. Barbara Ehrlich Edwards on January 17th, 2012 10:27 am

    Margaret and Jeanne:

    I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My childhood memories are filled with her laugh and the many nights our family shared in the driveway.

    With Sympathy,
    Barbara Ehrlich Edwards

  2. Carla and John Hill on January 19th, 2012 10:19 am

    Margaret and Jean…. sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was always a sharpe minded lady…. and enjoyed all of her grandchildern… our thoughts are with YOU !!! your friends from Russell, KS Carla and John

  3. Betty & Dean Boxberger on January 20th, 2012 2:17 pm

    Such a sweet lady — so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family. Betty & Dean Boxberger

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