Velma married Marvin on May 22, 1940 at the Methodist Church in Ayrshire. She and Marv took up farming for many years to follow.
Velma and Marv moved to Fremont to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law in 2002. After Marvin's death Velma lived alone until she was 97. She then moved to Nye Legacy where she enjoyed the activities and lots of company daily.
She was a member of First English Lutheran Church of Spencer, Ia.
Velma passed away September 5, 2017 at Nye Legacy.
She is survived by her daughter, Ramona and her husband, Randall Sanders of Fremont, NE, one grandson, Daniel Crew and his wife, Tracy of West Des Moines, IA and two great grandchildren; Abby and Josh and Mary Crew ( widow of Gordon) of West Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleve and Florence Hastings, son Gordon, two sisters Vernie and Neva.
Memorials may go to Good Shepherd Lutheran lighting fund (Fremont Ne), 1st English Lutheran Church (Spencer, Ia) or Dodge County Humane Society (Fremont, Ne).
Services will be 10:30 Friday at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer, Iowa. There will be no local services however friends my sign Velma's guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com. Ludvigsen Mortuary in charge of local arrangements.
Condolences(8)
Renee Wagner
HOOPER, NE Monday, September 11, 2017 Ramona and Randy. Thinking of you both with great sympathy at the loss of your mother. Your love and care for her always showed in the way you spoke of her. She was truly blessed to have you as a daughter and Randy as a son-in-law. My sympathies. ReneeButch and Lynette Oakes
Fremont, NE Sunday, September 10, 2017 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories always remain with you.Bettie Griffey
Fremont, NE Thursday, September 7, 2017 Ramona and Randy, So very sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing you and Buster out at Nye! Thinking of you at this time of sorrow! Bettie GriffeyJack & Lyn Robart
Fremont, NE Thursday, September 7, 2017 Ramona and Randy,We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We know what it is like to go through this difficult time. We are thinking of you and sending you hugs and prayers.
Barb Sukstorf
Cedar Bluffs, NE Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Dear Ramona and RandyDan and Tracy,
I am very sorry for the loss of Velma. She was such a classy, dignified and loving lady. She will be sorely missed. I am so blessed to have gotten to know her
You must have so many fond, happy memories. Just hang onto those in the days to come.
Deepest Sympathy,
Barb Sukstorf
Curt and Eunice Warren
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Ramona and RandyWe are so very sorry for your loss! Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Curt and Eunice
Steve and Linda Hasebroock
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Ramona,Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I'm so glad that we were able to get to know your mom while she was at Nye. Mom enjoyed having her as a tablemate.
Your mom never complained and was always content and happy for people to visit with her. She was a true lady!
Our thoughts are with you all.
Linda, Steve and Donna
Taylor (Strack) Lucero
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Velma will be truly missed. I have enjoyed the last 4 years working with her and getting to know her and her family especially her grand-dog buster. 💙 . Velma truly is a beautiful person inside and out! It was such an honor to be able to take care of her. She will always have a special place in my heart.