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Aug. 30, 1935 - Aug. 14, 2020

Mayzell LaVon Tuchardt, 84, of Sweet Home, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

She was born Aug. 30, 1935 in Duncan, Okla. to Will J. and Bertha (Miller) Thomas.

She married John E. Tuch-ardt on Feb. 14, 1957 in Reno, Nev.

Mayzell worked as a cook for the 4J School District in Eugene for 23 years. She was a member of Fir Lawn Lutheran Church.

Her hobbies included volleyball, square dancing, camping, fishing and hunting.

Mayzell is survived by her husband, John, of Lebanon; children Chuck Tuchardt of Lebanon and Debbie Smith of Salem; brothers Gary Thomas of Springfield and Darrell Thomas of Kalama, Wash.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions can be made in Mayzell’s name to Alzheimer Association.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.