In Memory of Velma A. Smith
The Smith family is saddened to inform the community of the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mrs. Velma A. Smith on April 23, 2016. Visitation will be held at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove Iowa on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and a P.E.O. service conducted by the chapter CB will be held at 7:00p.m. The funeral will take place at the First United Methodist Church of Ida Grove, Iowa on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Velma was baptized, confirmed and married at this church. Interment to follow at the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Velma was the widow of Mr. Kenneth C. Smith, mother of Dennis Charles, wife Terri and C.J. (Charles James) wife Deb. Grandmother of Mrs. Stephanie Hall, Mrs. Amanda Bable, husband Bryan and Matthew Smith. G.G. or Great Grandmother of Lydia, Sydney and Patrick Bable and Madison Hall. Sister, Burenett Krohnke and two sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews.
Velma was born on December 16, 1928 to Peter and Lena Schuett in Ida Grove, Iowa. Graduated from Ida Grove High School. She attended college in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1947 she married Kenneth Charles Smith of Battle Creek, Iowa. Joining the staff at Ida County State Bank (now United Bank of Iowa) in 1968. Velma went back to classes to receive a degree and was promoted to Vice President. She was written up in “Who’s-Who in Business” because of her successful development of the “Emerald Club” at the bank. After 27 years she retired due to her husband’s illness. Kenneth passed away in 1998.
She will be fondly remembered for her many jobs in her church. Serving as a trustee for many years and planning the new fellowship hall. A member of the P.E.O. chapter CB, charter member of questers P.I.A. chapter and served as State Treasurer, plus many other organizations to long to list. Her greatest enjoyment was her family and friends. Velma took great pride with her calligraphy, home, yard, travel, sitting in her gazebo having coffee with a friend. She enjoyed her euchre friends also. Velma will be missed as a leader who believed anything was possible with God’s help.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Fund, Ida Grove, Iowa.
SERVICES
10:30 a.m., Wednesday
April 27, 2016
First United Methodist Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Pastor Chad Lierman
CASKET BEARERS
Dr. Carl Toben
Owen Bolte
Pator Russ Burnett
Tom Grell
Jack Holmes
Ron Ladwig
Honorary Pallbearers:
Phyllis Hagemeier
Judy Blanco
Janet Toben
Karen Salmon
Mae Bell Powell
Tappy Hultgren
Sharon Godbersen
Karen Hammer
VISITATION
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Family Present
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
P.E.O. Service at 7:00 p.m.
Conducted by CB Chapter
Christensen-VanHouten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa
MUSIC
Geraldine Dankert, Organist
Glee Crippin, Vocalsit
Vocal Selection
"It Is Well, With My Soul"
Instrumental Selection
"Jesus Loves Me"
INTERMENT
Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa
Condolences
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Since Velma, Kenneth and Dennis with family in 1974 visited us in Denmark Velma has been tireless in work to stay connected to Kenneth's relatives at right. Countless her beautifully handwritten letters that vividly told about everyday life at home in Ida Grove. The last letter was dated 16 March 2016. We are grateful for every word and grateful for the hospitality when some Danes came to visit.
Glory be Velma´s memorial.
Ingrid Madsen
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Your mother and father were among the first people I met when I came to Siouxland and KTIV. I wasn't even on the air yet when I went to Ida Grove one evening to speak to the Emerald Club at the bank. During my presentation the first Gulf War broke out that night of January 16, 1991. We all sat in amazement and fear as we watched CNN and the bombing of Baghdad live. We remained friends and pen pals ever since (I was always amazed at Velma's remarkable penmanship!) And I always knew if something big or important was happening I could count on a phone call from my Ida Grove "reporter." Your mother was a gem who will be missed by the entire community, her many friends, and family.
My deepest sympathy,
Larry Wentz
KMEG/KPTH-TV
Sioux City”
Your dear Mom as a pillar of the community! I will always remember her guidance in 4-H when she was one of our leaders. She was such an upbeat, positive and interested person! Always wanting to know about our lives and so sincere! She was very proud of you boys and your accomplishments.
She will be missed. May you all be comforted by your memories.
Sincerely,
Connie”