Verda Whelden Obituary


VERDA MAE WHELDEN
May 1, 1928 ˜ February 23, 2019

XVerda Whelden (formerly Moorman, Rachels) passed peacefully at her home attended by her grandson on February 23, 2019. She was 90 years old.
XVerda was born May 1, 1928 in Stuart, Iowa, she grew up and lived in Iowa until she moved to Vancouver in 1964. She worked at Jantzen, Inc. as a seamstress, retiring after 25 years of work. She enjoyed dancing, reading and walking. She frequented the Luepke Senior Center where she enjoyed dancing and visiting with her many friends.
XVerda is survived by two children, her son Terry who currently lives in North Carolina and Ronda, who lives in Vancouver, WA. She also has five grandsons; Mark Scott, Patrick Rachels, Tyler Gordon, Trenton Gordon and Timothy Gordon.
XIn remembrance, please donate to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Per Verda’s request, there will be no service. Her ashes will be interred at Park Hill Cemetery with her Mother, Lena Moorman.
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Published by The Columbian on Mar. 20, 2019.
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To the family : Please take comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you, at this time of sorrow..... 1 Timothy 1:2

March 21, 2019

So sad to see that Verda has passed.She was a formidable woman who was very independent. She would be out walking year round. The Friends of The Carpenter truck was frequently at her door picking up the numerous donations she would make. She took pride in her home and yard, always pulling a weed here or there. She loved the spring lilac blooms from the four lilac bushes we planted on that side of the house. Verda kept to herself though she loved it when she had a dancing partner. She would dress in her finest (always tasteful) clothing and go to the Lupke center to kick up her heels. Every once in a while we would talk, standing in our front yards. I knew her for 13 years. I hope these fond memories of you will bring a smile to your face. Rest peacefully dear Verda.

Linda Ocasio

March 20, 2019

We lived next door to Verda for over 13 years, until Sept 2017. Verda was treat to be neighbors with. At her age, mowing her lawn, yard work, gardening, watching our place when we were gone, saving our mail. Our pets used to watch her from the window, she'd talk to them as she worked. I enjoyed helping her with the lawn in hot weather, shoveling her walk and driveway in the winter. We still miss her. Rest well, Verda!

Gary Vigeant

March 20, 2019

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