The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth mourn the loss of Sister Michael Blossom, 95, who died on December 18, 2016, at Ross Hall, Mother House, Leavenworth, Kan.
Fabian Mary Blossom was born on Feb. 17, 1921 in Glenwood Springs, Colo., one of two children of Joseph C. and Fabian Monaghan Blossom. She graduated from Glenwood Springs Grade School and Garfield County High School, Glenwood Springs. She received a BS in nursing from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, Kan.
She entered the religious community of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth on Sept. 1, 1941 and, as Sister Michael, made her profession of vows on March 4, 1943.
Sister Michael spent most of her active ministry in healthcare. As a registered nurse, she was operating room supervisor at several Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth hospitals. Sister later served in hospital purchasing and materials management. Sister Michael returned to the Mother House in 1993 and worked in purchasing for several years. She retired to Ross Hall in 2004.
Survivors include her brother, Joe C. Blossom, Broomfield, Colo., a niece and nephew and her SCL community.
A vigil was, December 20 in Ross Chapel of the Sisters of Charity Mother House in Leavenworth. Mass of Resurrection was celebrated in Ross Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21. Interment followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery on the Mother House grounds. R. L. Leintz Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
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