Lillian Blondie Pendleton

Lillian "Blondie" (Kapavik) Pendleton, age 97, of West, passed away early Sunday morning, February 24, 2019 at Providence Health Center in Waco. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Lillian was born April 7, 1921 in West, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Gerik) Kapavik. She attended St. Mary's and West Elementary schools. On April 27, 1946 she was united in marriage to Samuel Pendleton in Waco. Samuel preceded her in death on February 21, 1983. Lillian was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of KJZT Society #11, Catholic Daughters of America Court #829, and Ladies Altar Society. Lillian was the owner of Blon Dell Hat Shop in the mid 1950s and retired from Wood's Manufacturing in Waco. She previously worked for St. Paul's Hospital in Dallas, the Raleigh Hotel, Luby's Cafeteria and Fred's Jewelers, all in Waco. Lillian enjoyed sewing, crochet, needlepoint, dancing, and traveling. She especially loved spending time with her family and many friends. Lillian is also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Frank Kapavik, Rudolph Kapavik, Emil Kapavik, and Alphonse Kapavik; and sisters, Mary Kapavik, Annie Barton Karlik, and Hattie Matus. Survivors are several nieces and nephews including Danny Kapavik, Georgia Kramer and Emily Cates; and many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Rick Barton, Michael Barton, Pat Barton, Larry Kapavik, Ronnie Kramer, Henry "Bobo" Kapavik, Frankie Kapavik, and Brian Girard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery.