Evalyn Lucille Brokaw

Evalyn H. "Miz Buddy" Brokaw, 97, of Leesburg, died Saturday, April 1, 2017. Mrs. Brokaw was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Born in Clinton, IN, she grew up between Indiana and St. Petersburg, FL where she met and married her husband of 61years, Dr. Bergon F. Brokaw, "Doc" Brokaw (predeceased). She graduated from Indiana State University with degrees in Elementary Education, Physical Education and Music. She was a member of Colonial Dames of the 17th centuries, and DAR. After retiring from teaching in public school she began her study and research in genealogy and taught Family History Research -Methods and Sources at Lake Sumter Community College. She was active in the Kinseeker's Genealogy Society of Lake County as officer and member. She was Voted Woman of the Year by Lakes Business and Professional Woman's Club; served on advisory Board of Florida Health Manpower Council. Wrote "Health Careers in Florida's Vocational Technical Centers and Community Colleges" and was active in starting Leesburg Health Careers Club as well as starting student Volunteer Hospital Services called 'Parameds' with hospital and Red Cross training. Active in Medical Auxiliary which distributed her publication to area public Libraries and schools. She and the 'doctor' were instrumental in the start of the EAA 'Sun 'n Fun Fly-In annual event and Museum in Lakeland, Florida. Predeceased by two sons; Bergon Brokaw II, and Barry Lee Brokaw I. Survivors include: Granddaughter, Anna Kay Brokaw Rice (James), two great-grandchildren-Pearson and Kaden Rice; Grandson, Barry Lee Brokaw II, daughter -in-law, Betty Pyburn of Sorrento, FL; Extended family Charles and Winnie Tucker and Tucker family, Ray and Judy Phelps. A Celebration in memory of "Miz Buddy" will be held on Monday, April 17 at 2:00 pm. at Lake Port Square in the West Side Building. Friends whose lives she touched are invited to come and share memories. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Morrison United Methodist Church; or Cornerstone Hospice-Lake County. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL

Evalyn Lucille Brokaw

October 10, 1919 - April 1, 2017