Lillian Ann Kaspar

Published 3:01pm Friday, February 1, 2013

Lillian Ann Kaspar, 79, of Tryon, NC passed away January 30, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Columbus, NC.   She was the daughter of the late George and Lillian Vesely.

Born and raised in Cicero, IL, Lillian graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Bio-Chemistry. She was employed by Argonne National Laboratory for 35 years. Lillian was a member of AAUW, and Thermal Belt Stamp Club. She enjoyed horseback riding, and  going on bird walks.

Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Donald Kaspar; one son Kevin  and her daughter-in-law Melissa of Raleigh, NC.

Funeral services were held  at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC with Dr. Chris Osborn officiating.

Family received friends from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.  Sunday, just prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, NC 28722.

An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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