Wed Dec. 22, 1945
Lavon Elinor Aaron, 86, formerly of Amarillo, of Midland, died Saturday, July 2, 2005.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Robert E. Field officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Aaron, widow of William Travis Aaron and longtime resident of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday in Midland, where she had relocated in March 2000 with her husband. Travis preceded her in death on June 23, 2000.
Lavon was born in Albion, Jackson County, Wis., on Sept. 18, 1918, to Lawrence Olson and Emma Peterson, where she spent her young formative years. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., and went on to graduate, earning a bachelor of arts degree in 1940 in secondary education with majors in English and social studies and minors in French and speech. She further continued her education at both Texas Tech University and West Texas State. Her love of teaching, music and the arts compelled her to devote 20 wonderful and productive years of her life teaching, six years in Wisconsin and 14 years in Texas.
Lavon married William Travis Aaron in Black River Falls, Wis., on Dec. 22, 1945, and moved to Big Spring in July 1946. She immediately applied to the Big Spring school system just as it was considering adding a vocal music department to its high school curriculum. She subsequently went on to form its first a cappella choir, girlsm choir and numerous other ensembles.
Lavon was a dedicated volunteer of the arts, serving on the Amarillo Symphony Guild Board for several years. She was instrumental in compiling lThe History of the Amarillo Symphony: Its First Fifty Years (1924-1974)n for the symphonyms golden anniversary. She helped develop both the Young Peoplems Concerts and the Kinder Concerts serving as year-round chairman to both. In 1969, she was appointed ways and means chairman and also co-chairman of lAction Opus m70,n a society auction to raise money for the symphony, which set the course to becoming one of the richest symphonies in the country today. In 1969, she represented the Amarillo Symphony at the National Convention of Symphony Orchestras. In 1982, she proudly served as state membership chairman for the Texas Arts Alliance and went on to serve on its board of governors.
Upon her now late husband Travism retirement, they enjoyed a most memorable trip to Norway in 1984, of which she spoke often.
Lavon's beautiful smile, her passion for life and the arts and kind word to all will be sorely missed, but forever in our hearts as she joins her late husband, Travis, in Godms peaceful sanctuary.
Survivors include a sister, Verda L. Fisher of Eau Claire, Wis.; a nephew, Glen D. Aaron II of Midland and wife, Jane H. Hellinghausen; three great-nephews and a great-niece, Glen lTreyn D. Aaron III of Houston, Glen lCuatron D. Aaron IV and wife, Shawnna Aaron, Robert Sean Aaron and wife, Hilda Aaron, and Ashley Aaron, all of Midland; and numerous friends and loved ones.
Amarillo Globe-News, July 5, 2005
Lavon Elinor Aaron, 86, formerly of Amarillo, of Midland, died Saturday, July 2, 2005.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Robert E. Field officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Aaron, widow of William Travis Aaron and longtime resident of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday in Midland, where she had relocated in March 2000 with her husband. Travis preceded her in death on June 23, 2000.
Lavon was born in Albion, Jackson County, Wis., on Sept. 18, 1918, to Lawrence Olson and Emma Peterson, where she spent her young formative years. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., and went on to graduate, earning a bachelor of arts degree in 1940 in secondary education with majors in English and social studies and minors in French and speech. She further continued her education at both Texas Tech University and West Texas State. Her love of teaching, music and the arts compelled her to devote 20 wonderful and productive years of her life teaching, six years in Wisconsin and 14 years in Texas.
Lavon married William Travis Aaron in Black River Falls, Wis., on Dec. 22, 1945, and moved to Big Spring in July 1946. She immediately applied to the Big Spring school system just as it was considering adding a vocal music department to its high school curriculum. She subsequently went on to form its first a cappella choir, girlsm choir and numerous other ensembles.
Lavon was a dedicated volunteer of the arts, serving on the Amarillo Symphony Guild Board for several years. She was instrumental in compiling lThe History of the Amarillo Symphony: Its First Fifty Years (1924-1974)n for the symphonyms golden anniversary. She helped develop both the Young Peoplems Concerts and the Kinder Concerts serving as year-round chairman to both. In 1969, she was appointed ways and means chairman and also co-chairman of lAction Opus m70,n a society auction to raise money for the symphony, which set the course to becoming one of the richest symphonies in the country today. In 1969, she represented the Amarillo Symphony at the National Convention of Symphony Orchestras. In 1982, she proudly served as state membership chairman for the Texas Arts Alliance and went on to serve on its board of governors.
Upon her now late husband Travism retirement, they enjoyed a most memorable trip to Norway in 1984, of which she spoke often.
Lavon's beautiful smile, her passion for life and the arts and kind word to all will be sorely missed, but forever in our hearts as she joins her late husband, Travis, in Godms peaceful sanctuary.
Survivors include a sister, Verda L. Fisher of Eau Claire, Wis.; a nephew, Glen D. Aaron II of Midland and wife, Jane H. Hellinghausen; three great-nephews and a great-niece, Glen lTreyn D. Aaron III of Houston, Glen lCuatron D. Aaron IV and wife, Shawnna Aaron, Robert Sean Aaron and wife, Hilda Aaron, and Ashley Aaron, all of Midland; and numerous friends and loved ones.
Amarillo Globe-News, July 5, 2005
Wed Dec. 22, 1945
Lavon Elinor Aaron, 86, formerly of Amarillo, of Midland, died Saturday, July 2, 2005.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Robert E. Field officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Aaron, widow of William Travis Aaron and longtime resident of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday in Midland, where she had relocated in March 2000 with her husband. Travis preceded her in death on June 23, 2000.
Lavon was born in Albion, Jackson County, Wis., on Sept. 18, 1918, to Lawrence Olson and Emma Peterson, where she spent her young formative years. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., and went on to graduate, earning a bachelor of arts degree in 1940 in secondary education with majors in English and social studies and minors in French and speech. She further continued her education at both Texas Tech University and West Texas State. Her love of teaching, music and the arts compelled her to devote 20 wonderful and productive years of her life teaching, six years in Wisconsin and 14 years in Texas.
Lavon married William Travis Aaron in Black River Falls, Wis., on Dec. 22, 1945, and moved to Big Spring in July 1946. She immediately applied to the Big Spring school system just as it was considering adding a vocal music department to its high school curriculum. She subsequently went on to form its first a cappella choir, girlsm choir and numerous other ensembles.
Lavon was a dedicated volunteer of the arts, serving on the Amarillo Symphony Guild Board for several years. She was instrumental in compiling lThe History of the Amarillo Symphony: Its First Fifty Years (1924-1974)n for the symphonyms golden anniversary. She helped develop both the Young Peoplems Concerts and the Kinder Concerts serving as year-round chairman to both. In 1969, she was appointed ways and means chairman and also co-chairman of lAction Opus m70,n a society auction to raise money for the symphony, which set the course to becoming one of the richest symphonies in the country today. In 1969, she represented the Amarillo Symphony at the National Convention of Symphony Orchestras. In 1982, she proudly served as state membership chairman for the Texas Arts Alliance and went on to serve on its board of governors.
Upon her now late husband Travism retirement, they enjoyed a most memorable trip to Norway in 1984, of which she spoke often.
Lavon's beautiful smile, her passion for life and the arts and kind word to all will be sorely missed, but forever in our hearts as she joins her late husband, Travis, in Godms peaceful sanctuary.
Survivors include a sister, Verda L. Fisher of Eau Claire, Wis.; a nephew, Glen D. Aaron II of Midland and wife, Jane H. Hellinghausen; three great-nephews and a great-niece, Glen lTreyn D. Aaron III of Houston, Glen lCuatron D. Aaron IV and wife, Shawnna Aaron, Robert Sean Aaron and wife, Hilda Aaron, and Ashley Aaron, all of Midland; and numerous friends and loved ones.
Amarillo Globe-News, July 5, 2005
Lavon Elinor Aaron, 86, formerly of Amarillo, of Midland, died Saturday, July 2, 2005.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Robert E. Field officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Aaron, widow of William Travis Aaron and longtime resident of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday in Midland, where she had relocated in March 2000 with her husband. Travis preceded her in death on June 23, 2000.
Lavon was born in Albion, Jackson County, Wis., on Sept. 18, 1918, to Lawrence Olson and Emma Peterson, where she spent her young formative years. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., and went on to graduate, earning a bachelor of arts degree in 1940 in secondary education with majors in English and social studies and minors in French and speech. She further continued her education at both Texas Tech University and West Texas State. Her love of teaching, music and the arts compelled her to devote 20 wonderful and productive years of her life teaching, six years in Wisconsin and 14 years in Texas.
Lavon married William Travis Aaron in Black River Falls, Wis., on Dec. 22, 1945, and moved to Big Spring in July 1946. She immediately applied to the Big Spring school system just as it was considering adding a vocal music department to its high school curriculum. She subsequently went on to form its first a cappella choir, girlsm choir and numerous other ensembles.
Lavon was a dedicated volunteer of the arts, serving on the Amarillo Symphony Guild Board for several years. She was instrumental in compiling lThe History of the Amarillo Symphony: Its First Fifty Years (1924-1974)n for the symphonyms golden anniversary. She helped develop both the Young Peoplems Concerts and the Kinder Concerts serving as year-round chairman to both. In 1969, she was appointed ways and means chairman and also co-chairman of lAction Opus m70,n a society auction to raise money for the symphony, which set the course to becoming one of the richest symphonies in the country today. In 1969, she represented the Amarillo Symphony at the National Convention of Symphony Orchestras. In 1982, she proudly served as state membership chairman for the Texas Arts Alliance and went on to serve on its board of governors.
Upon her now late husband Travism retirement, they enjoyed a most memorable trip to Norway in 1984, of which she spoke often.
Lavon's beautiful smile, her passion for life and the arts and kind word to all will be sorely missed, but forever in our hearts as she joins her late husband, Travis, in Godms peaceful sanctuary.
Survivors include a sister, Verda L. Fisher of Eau Claire, Wis.; a nephew, Glen D. Aaron II of Midland and wife, Jane H. Hellinghausen; three great-nephews and a great-niece, Glen lTreyn D. Aaron III of Houston, Glen lCuatron D. Aaron IV and wife, Shawnna Aaron, Robert Sean Aaron and wife, Hilda Aaron, and Ashley Aaron, all of Midland; and numerous friends and loved ones.
Amarillo Globe-News, July 5, 2005
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