Carolyn L (Thalman) Blosser

Carolyn L. Blosser, 94, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Loving Care Cottage in Houston, Texas.
She was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Newton to William and Roberta (Hayes) Thalman. On Aug. 16, 1938, she married Melvin Blosser at Newton, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2001. Carolyn was a member of the Champion Forrest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Newton. Early in her married life, Carolyn was a hardworking farm wife. Later she worked for Safeway, Macy's and Henry's in Wichita. She followed her husband to Europe with his job, where they lived in Italy, Belgium and Australia. Music was important part of Carolyn's life. She played string instruments and was especially proficient at the steel guitar, guitar and fiddle. The Blosser Family Band performed at many churches, fairs and community school programs in the '50s. Melvin and Carolyn were the hit of many weddings and gatherings when they lived in Europe and Australia. In addition to her love of music, sewing was near to her heart. She enjoyed sewing dresses and clothes and sharing many dolls and crocheted works with her friends and family.  Carolyn will be remembered for her sense of humor and love of her friends and family.
She is survived by her children: Jim and his wife, Julie Blosser of Bloomfield, New Mexico, Nancy and her husband, Bill Schlender of Houston, Texas, and Jane and her husband, Steve Bingham of Seattle, Washington. She also is survived by seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Phylis Roche; and five sisters and one brother.

A gathering and committal service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Petersen Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private family burial in Restlawn Gardens of Memory, Newton. Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to Loving Care Cottages, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.