BAJEW, Elizabeth J. (Welch) - b. May 20, 1933 - d. April 18, 2015

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Elizabeth J. Bajew was born May 20, 1933 in Moline, Kansas to Paul Joseph Welch and Grace (Fleming) Welch.  She passed away on April 18, 2015 in Katy, Texas.

Elizabeth graduated high school from Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita, Kansas.  After high school, she served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1956.  While stationed in Liverpool, England, she met and married Eugene Bajew.  The two were married for 37 years and had three children, Andre, Nick, and Cathy.

Elizabeth served in Civil Service for over 20 years including acting as assistant to a five-star general in the United States Army.  Her service and dedication earned her several awards including the Civilian Superior Service Award.  Elizabeth was a woman of great faith who loved her family dearly and enjoyed writing, especially poetry.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Andre and Teresa Bajew, Nick Bajew and Diane Lopez, and Cathy Bajew.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Daniel Bajew, Brian Bajew, Allie Bajew, Lance Hartman, Andrew Bjew, Eliabeth Liebern, and Tyler Hartman; her sister, Pauline Holzmeister and husband, Abe of Salina, Kansas; and her sister-in-law, Viola Welch of Moline, Kansas.  She was preceded in death by her parents and nine brothers and sisters.

(published in the Prairie Star - 04/29/2015)