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Mildred
Lynette Broz
Mildred Lynette "Lynn" Broz, 82 of Lorain passed away on Sunday, December
17, 2006, at Community Regional Health Center in Lorain following a long
illness.
Mrs. Broz was born in Lorain on November 24, 1924, and has been a
lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Lorain High School Class of 1943A
and a lifelong member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Lorain. She
also taught Sunday School for 40 years.
During the 1930's, she was a member of the Gingham Girls in Lorain. She
received an award for meritorious personal service from the American Red
Cross during WW II. She had worked for Thom McCann's Shoe Store and later
for the administrative office at Miami University of Ohio.
For more than 30 years, Mrs. Broz was actively involved in the Cub
Scouts, serving as a Den Mother and a Den Mother Coach. She served as
chairperson of the cub scouts northeast district committee from 1975-1978.
She was presented the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor bestowed to
scouting adult leaders.
For many years she volunteered at St. Joseph's Hospital, later at
Community Health Partners, first as a "playroom lady" and then in the gift
shop for more than 10 years. In the 1980's, she was a volunteer reading
tutor for special education classes in the Lorain City School District.
She was received a "Community Builder's Award for being an Outstanding
Citizen" by F. & AM Masonic Lodge # 552.
Mrs. Broz hobbies' include cross stitching, plastic needle hook and
latch hook crafts. She also enjoyed hiking and riding her bicycle around
Lorain County and swimming in her pool.
She is survived by her husband William J. "Bill" Broz, Sr to whom she
was married on July 24, 1948. Also surviving are daughters Carol Mathews,
Cathy Broz both of Lorain, sons William J. "Jack" Broz, Jr., Rick Broz both
of Lorain, Jim Broz, Jon Broz both of Vermilion, Raymond Broz of Brunswick,
16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, sister Jean Kesselring of
Lebanon, OH, and a brother Earl James of Port Ritchie, FL.
Mrs. Broz was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Grace (nee
Barrett) James, brothers Paul James, William Elson James and a sister Ruth
James.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 21, 2006, from 2-4 & 6-9 PM in
the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain, Ohio.
Funeral Services will be Friday, December 21, 2006, at 11:00 AM in
Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 400 W. 6th Street, Lorain, with Rev.
Darlene Robinson, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Lorain, OH.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel
United Methodist Church, 400 W. 6th Street, Lorain 44052 or Alzheimer's
Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, Western Office, 37500 Harvest Drive,
Avon, OH 44011
Condolences
From: Ricki Mitchell
Relation: Niece
My heart is with you as you mourn your mother's passing. I have many fond
memories of Aunt Lynn as she corralled all my cousins, not to mention a
number of neighborhood kids. I hope to be there to say good-bye.
Ricki
From: Lee Allison
Relation: Co-Worker of Jon Broz
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time.
From: Bob and Judy Marks
Relation: Friend
We send our sincere condolences to your entire family. We always remember
Lynn at so many church and barbershop functions. She was a special lady
with a very special family. May God be with you all.
From: Jim Bell
Relation: Co-worker of son, Jonathan
Excerpt from a poem by Robert Hepburn, "I Am Not There"
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
From: Douglas Janes
Relation: Co-worker of Jon Broz
I am so sorry for your loss. Both my mother and father passed away this
year, so I know first hand how disruptive and painful the loss of a family
member can be. My thoughts and wishes are with you at this difficult time.
From: Jim and Karen Walbom
Relation: Friend of Family
We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. Our Love and Prayers.
Jim and Karen
From: Sam & Betty Odom
Relation: Friend of Raymond Broz
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow. I know you are
happy and grateful for the many years you shared with your wife and mother.
I had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Broz some years ago and she seemed like
a strong and loving woman.
We send you our love to give you strength to bear your sorrow. Our thoughts
are with you and we extend our deepest sympathy.
Ron and Roberta Walbom
Relation: Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time of loss. Lynn
knew the true meaning of life: she gave selflessly of her time and energy
and added a "heaping helping" of love to all.
Love,
Ron and Roberta Walbom
From: Cliff, Tina, Chris and Greg Rivenbark
Relation: Friends of Carol and Doug
I saw you not so long ago; it was just the other day.
Now your soul lays at rest, and we will bow our heads and pray.
For the Lord has called your spirit to His heavenly home, and though
it seems you are by yourself, you did not go alone.
Part of us went with you, and part of you remains, you live inside of all
us,
we will never be the same.
You see, you touched our lives, and opened our eyes to see,
that the Lord holds you in his arms, and you finally are free.
So, these tears we shed are sweet ones, and the memories will make us smile,
This feeling we have won't stay for long, it will only last a while.
For we know you are at peace, as your body lays at rest,
because we know in our hearts, God only takes the best.
Written by-Stefanie Arnal
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