Ida M. (Mayse) Pavlica Blankenbaker, 91, of Colorado Springs passed away on May 8th, 2022. She was born in Denver, CO on June 23rd, 1930. She was adopted by Franklin T. Mayse and Mary (Wildcat) Mayse. Ida grew up in the Ivy Wild and Mesa areas in Colorado Springs. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School.
She married John H. Pavlica on November 4th, 1950. Born to the union were Margaret A. Pavlica and Deborah K. Pavlica. John and daughter Margaret were tragically killed in an auto accident in April 1961.
She later married Gaylord L Blankenbaker on Oct. 16, 1962. Born of that union was daughter LeeAnn Blankenbaker.
She helped run businesses with her husband, enjoyed travel, camping, get togethers with many friends and family, crafting, and sewing. She was a member of The Cascade Women’s Club, South Jr. High Women’s Club, Independent Order of Foresters, and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
She is survived by her daughter Deborah (Pavlica) Mercer (William), LeeAnn (Blankenbaker) Scalia, grandchildren, Angela (Richard), Thaddeus (Crimson), Britt (Ian), and great-grandchildren Kevin, Kohlton, Kyleigh, Caprilynn, Jacqueline, Mya, Sorren, and sister Lyn Cheever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, daughter Margaret, sister Edna, and grandson Nicholas.
Services will be held on May 20th, 2022 at 1PM, Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade, Ave., Colorado Springs, Co. Burial directly after service at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs.
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