Nina Mae Bozarth, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born February 21, 1925 in Admire, KS, the daughter of Samuel and Cora Mann Mueller. She graduated from Topeka High School. Nina's true love besides her family was painting, and she taught tole painting at Jan's Tole Shop for many years.
Nina married Edwin L. Bozarth on March 9, 1946 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include their children, Ronald L. (Lois) Bozarth, Sr. of Overland Park, KS, Donna (Lyle) Waring of Topeka, seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Nina will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Care Hospice Service, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.