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Liddie Zemanek Pavelka
8 Jan 1913 – 10 Sep 2005
| Birth | 8 Jan 1913 |
| Death | 10 Sep 2005 |
| Cemetery | Hawley Cemetery Blessing , Matagorda County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Chuck Taylor on 25 Jan 2008 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24155969 |
Bio
Wife of James Pavelka . Married September 1, 1934. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Liddie Zemanek Pavelka Jan. 8, 1913 - Sept. 10, 2005 Liddie Zemanek Pavelka, age 92, of Dallas was born January 8, 1913 in Guy, Texas and passed away September 10, 2005 in Dallas at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, her parents, Kristina Huff Zemanek and Josef Zemanek, and her brother, Victor Zemanek. She is survived by: her sisters, Martha Johnston, Sidney Bridewell; brother, Joe Zemanek and wife Maurine, Victor's wife, Lydia and many nieces and nephews. Liddie was a Sokol Gymnast under her father's instruction for 12 years. She graduated Salutatorian from Blessing High School and later from Shamburger Business College in Dallas. Liddie moved to Dallas at the age of 17. She worked for Louis B. Hosek as secretary and continued her gymnastics instruction. In 1933 she began working for General Electric Lamp Department retiring 30 years later as secretary/ assistant to the District Manager. In 1959, James and Liddie founded Prudential Air Conditioning, Inc., which operated for 12 years. James was President and Liddie was Secretary/Treasurer. They retired at the age of 57 and enjoyed retirement for 26 years. Liddie was a member of Dallas Krouzek Circle of Czech Women for 35 years, Ennis Sewing Circle for 30 years, and Professional Secretary Chapter of Dallas for 48 years. Liddie was an avid reader. She loved flowers and animals. She lived as a spirited, independent, and self sufficient person. She will be greatly missed, but her love, kindness, and generosity to others will be remembered always. She was at peace her last days and was ready to be with the Lord when He called. She wished to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits during her illness. Special thanks to her caregivers: nieces Linda Waldo and Cathy VandenEykel, brother Joe Zemanek, sister Sidney Bridewell, friend Paul Bilger, and Eunice Denenga. She thanks her special friends Freddy and Connie Schweizer, Elli Garrison, Esther and Bob Cunningham, and Micki Conway for participating in her life. Pallbearers will be: nephews, Victor Joe Zemanek, John Zemanek, Robert Zemanek, Jerry Zemanek, David Bridewell and Jim Snyder. Honorary pallbearers: Rick Waldo, Ike VandenEykel, Ray Snow, Mark Nunley and Ernie Joe Huff. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2005, at Sparkman Hillcrest. Graveside services will be at 11 am Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at Hawley Cemetery between Blessing and Bay City. She requests that all attend a Celebration of Life Reception at the Blessing Hotel immediately following the gravesite services. Memorials may be made to: SPJST Fraternal Organization, Library, Archives, and Museum P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.
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