Clara Brosch Vacek

Clara Brosch Vacek Clara Vacek, 67, of Austin, TX died peacefully in her sleep on June 8th, 2006 after a 6-yr battle with ovarian cancer. She is preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Mary Brosch of Smithville, TX and infant sister, Mary Ruth Brosch. Survivors include: husband of 48 years, George T Vacek, Sr; daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Jerry Swartz of Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, George T, Jr (Ted) and Eve Vacek of Hillsboro, OR, Bryan Vacek of Houston, Gary and Heather Vacek of Raleigh, NC, and Scott and Pamela Vacek of Houston; eleven grandchildren, Jarrod, Kali and Trevor Swartz of Austin, Courtney, Evan and Sheldon Vacek of Hillsboro, Luke Vacek of Raleigh, and Nicholas, Maya, Hannah and Jack Vacek of Houston; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bobby Ingram, Sr, of Smithville, TX; many nieces and nephews. The family gives special thanks to Dr. Mark Crozier and his staff at Texas Oncology Center, Father Daniel Garcia and the wonderful church family at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and to all of the family members and friends who have provided support throughout the many years of illness. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11th, 5:30 p.m., at Cook Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 9700 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, with a vigil service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 12th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10205 RR 620 North, Austin. Interment follows at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Clara's honor to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the American Cancer Society, and Hospice Austin. Please join us in honoring Clara by visiting our memorial at http://www.cookwalden.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.