Vawn
Vawn B. Drobny
Vawn passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell.
She was born January 7, 1921 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles and Hettie (Hoodemaker) Campbell. Vawn had worked at the Kalamazoo Country Club as a waitress. As a young girl she enjoyed trips to the family cottage at Baseline Lake with her mother.
In her spare time she liked knitting, crocheting, bowling, fishing, dancing, playing cards, summers at Baseline Lake, spending the winters in Florida and golfing in area leagues until she was 93. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Vawn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was caring and nurturing and was always helping someone before herself. Vawn fixed lunch every day for the farm help and her family. On May 24, 1940 she married Edward Drobny who passed away in 2000.
Surviving are her children, Veronica (Ken) Crowell and Gary (Harriette) Drobny; daughter-in-law, Jacque Drobny; 6 grandchildren, Chad (Sally) Drobny, Christy (Drobny) (Russ) Carpenter, Marni Drobny and Dave Klein, Matthew (Kelli) Drobny, Jason (Maxine) Crowell and Steven (Amanda) Crowell; 9 great-grandchildren, Morgan, Carly, Chase and Erica Drobny, Abigail and Emma Owens, Carly (Blake) Holland and Evan and Landon Carpenter; great-great-granddaughter, Amelia; niece and nephews, Malcolm, David and Sharon and special cousin, Gary Stewart Jr. and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Charles Drobny in 2003 and siblings, Dwight Campbell, Virginia Miles and an infant sister.
Friends may visit with Vawn’s family from 5-7 P.M., Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 19, 2017 with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating.
Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Vawn may be made to
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Jill Smith
August 16, 2017 at 2:58 pm
From all of us at Stanford Lodge, it was our extreme pleasure to care for Vawn for the past few years. To her family, thank for sharing her with us and allowing us to care for her, we cherish the many wonderful memories we have of her. Our deepest condolences go to Vawn’s family, we will indeed miss seeing all of you on a regular basis, especially Veronica. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jacque
August 17, 2017 at 7:13 am
Vawn was my mother in law and my best friend. She had endless energy and was alwats “on the go”, BUT, she always had time for family and friends. Vawn was a “hands on” grandma. I could not have had a better mother-in-law and my children could not have had a better grandma. She was “the best”!
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
August 17, 2017 at 7:20 am
Dear Veronica and Family,
We dearly loved your mother – she was so much fun to be around!
We enjoyed the times we had with her at the Elks. May she rest in peace and please know that she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you! Love and prayers to you all.
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John and Lucy Pullen
August 17, 2017 at 8:23 am
Veronica, Gary and Family, I have such wonderful memories of Vawn. Growing up we spent many a summers day swimming, fishing and playing at the Cottage on Baseline, She and Ed had great times with my parents golfing,bowling, playing cards, traveling to Florida together.
Now that their all together again, I’m sure they’re having some fun.
John
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Betty Joe and Roy Catt
August 17, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Dear Veronica, Gary, Jacque and family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Vawn. Oh such wonderful memories of our youth at Baseline Lake! Vawn and Ed were like parents to me. I loved and admired them for their love of life and generous hearts! Vawn will be missed but the memories of her life will bring many more years of joy to those of us who were blessed to know her. May peace be with you all.
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Andy Thorburn
August 18, 2017 at 8:44 am
Vaughn was a later entry into my life through Judy when we married. I loved the time we were able to share and the continuity of the stories around the cottage and farm. She was well loved and her character stood strong. A great woman and very full life.
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Ginger Votaw
August 18, 2017 at 11:48 am
Dear Veronica, Kenny, Gary, Jason, Steve & family~I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady. She had so much energy and passion with whatever she did. I especially remember Vawn’s zest for life and always on the go! Loved watching Vawn and Veronica get ready for the holiday’s, they loved preparing and prepping for the Holiday’s! She will always have a special place in my heart. Thinking of the Drobny and Crowell family. Much love to all of you! XOXO
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She was born January 7, 1921 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Charles and Hettie (Hoodemaker) Campbell. Vawn had worked at the Kalamazoo Country Club as a waitress. As a young girl she enjoyed trips to the family cottage at Baseline Lake with her mother.
In her spare time she liked knitting, crocheting, bowling, fishing, dancing, playing cards, summers at Baseline Lake, spending the winters in Florida and golfing in area leagues until she was 93. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Vawn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was caring and nurturing and was always helping someone before herself. Vawn fixed lunch every day for the farm help and her family. On May 24, 1940 she married Edward Drobny who passed away in 2000.
Surviving are her children, Veronica (Ken) Crowell and Gary (Harriette) Drobny; daughter-in-law, Jacque Drobny; 6 grandchildren, Chad (Sally) Drobny, Christy (Drobny) (Russ) Carpenter, Marni Drobny and Dave Klein, Matthew (Kelli) Drobny, Jason (Maxine) Crowell and Steven (Amanda) Crowell; 9 great-grandchildren, Morgan, Carly, Chase and Erica Drobny, Abigail and Emma Owens, Carly (Blake) Holland and Evan and Landon Carpenter; great-great-granddaughter, Amelia; niece and nephews, Malcolm, David and Sharon and special cousin, Gary Stewart Jr. and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Charles Drobny in 2003 and siblings, Dwight Campbell, Virginia Miles and an infant sister.
Friends may visit with Vawn’s family from 5-7 P.M., Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 19, 2017 with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating.
Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Vawn may be made to
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Vawn B. Drobny
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Jill Smith
August 16, 2017 at 2:58 pm
From all of us at Stanford Lodge, it was our extreme pleasure to care for Vawn for the past few years. To her family, thank for sharing her with us and allowing us to care for her, we cherish the many wonderful memories we have of her. Our deepest condolences go to Vawn’s family, we will indeed miss seeing all of you on a regular basis, especially Veronica. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jacque
August 17, 2017 at 7:13 am
Vawn was my mother in law and my best friend. She had endless energy and was alwats “on the go”, BUT, she always had time for family and friends. Vawn was a “hands on” grandma. I could not have had a better mother-in-law and my children could not have had a better grandma. She was “the best”!
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
August 17, 2017 at 7:20 am
Dear Veronica and Family,
We dearly loved your mother – she was so much fun to be around!
We enjoyed the times we had with her at the Elks. May she rest in peace and please know that she is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you! Love and prayers to you all.
Reply
John and Lucy Pullen
August 17, 2017 at 8:23 am
Veronica, Gary and Family, I have such wonderful memories of Vawn. Growing up we spent many a summers day swimming, fishing and playing at the Cottage on Baseline, She and Ed had great times with my parents golfing,bowling, playing cards, traveling to Florida together.
Now that their all together again, I’m sure they’re having some fun.
John
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Betty Joe and Roy Catt
August 17, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Dear Veronica, Gary, Jacque and family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Vawn. Oh such wonderful memories of our youth at Baseline Lake! Vawn and Ed were like parents to me. I loved and admired them for their love of life and generous hearts! Vawn will be missed but the memories of her life will bring many more years of joy to those of us who were blessed to know her. May peace be with you all.
Reply
Andy Thorburn
August 18, 2017 at 8:44 am
Vaughn was a later entry into my life through Judy when we married. I loved the time we were able to share and the continuity of the stories around the cottage and farm. She was well loved and her character stood strong. A great woman and very full life.
Reply
Ginger Votaw
August 18, 2017 at 11:48 am
Dear Veronica, Kenny, Gary, Jason, Steve & family~I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady. She had so much energy and passion with whatever she did. I especially remember Vawn’s zest for life and always on the go! Loved watching Vawn and Veronica get ready for the holiday’s, they loved preparing and prepping for the Holiday’s! She will always have a special place in my heart. Thinking of the Drobny and Crowell family. Much love to all of you! XOXO
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