Dr. Marcia Mae Boznango
Okemos, MI [resided in Mason, MI]
Marcia loved and dedicated her life to serving her Lord and providing loving care and support to her family. She was born July 14, 1926, in Central Lake, MI; died September 4, 2002, at the age of 76. Marcia was employed as a teacher and principal with the Okemos School District and as superintendent with Lansing Christian School. Surviving are 1 daughter, Elizabeth Boznango; 2 sons, Marcus (Lisa) Boznango and Jonathan Boznango; 2 grandchildren, Brooke and Matthew; 1 brother, Paul (Peggy) Boznango; and 1 sister, Frances (Chris) Hebden. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7, at 11 a.m. at River Terrace Christian Reformed Church, East Lansing, with the Rev. Dr. Clayton Libolt officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Samaritan’s Purse, c/o River Terrace Christian Reformed Church.
Source: Capital Area District Library of Ingham County, ProQuest News database obituary search for Lansing State Journal, September 6, 2002
Sherrie Paty (Barber) (1966)
Miss Marcia Boznango was a family friend and I had a terrible time not calling her "Marcia" at school. She was most gracious to me as I constantly slipped up when addressing her. I took at least 2 courses from her my last 2 years in high school.
Marcia was an extraordinary lady and a fine Christian woman to boot! She was a very accomplished organist and played the organ for many years at Okemos Baptist Church. Well read, highly educated, devoted to her faith and a caring daughter, Marcia also helped take care of her elderly mother, who lived in Okemos on Okemos Road, for many years. I was part of one of the Home Economic classes that designed and helped remodel the tiny home Mrs. Boznango lived in. Quite a project but lots of fun and educational. That fun "course" helped me learn about the ins and outs of remodeling which I've now put my hand and mind to over a dozen times since then.
Marcia was maid of honor at my sister's 1959 wedding and she also played the organ at my wedding in 1968. On several occasions back in the late 60's I had the priviledge to tap her for "wise counsel" while I was changing jobs. Her directness, life experiences and wisdom were exceptional. I took her advice!!
Sometime after I moved from the Okemos area Marcia adopted 3 children and raised them as a single parent. Unusual in that era but she loved her kids. I remember asking my Mom one time why Marcia never married. Mom made the remark that Marcia had opprotunitiy but felt the young man was wrong. She was quite a role model for young women....independent, smart, well educated, and a woman of deep faith.
If anyone reading this remembers Marcia you will no doubt recall how very small she was but she always, always wore stiletto heels! She dressed beautifully, with a real eye for conservative fashion but with proper and expensive tastes.
Both of my sisters have mentioned Marcia many times over the years -- she left wonderful memories with us.
Sherrie Paty Barber
St. Cloud, Florida