dith Marie Velha, 94, of St. Martins, Missouri, went to meet her savior on September 1, 2014. Edith was born July 6, 1920, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to James William and Elah Augusta (Green) Clark. Edith spent her childhood in Maries County, but later returned to Jefferson City. She married Elmer Bias in 1938. They had two daughters. In 1946, she married Victor Vernon Velha in Kansas City, Missouri. Two daughters were born. Victor preceded Edith in death on September 6, 1985. Edith had also resided in Independence, Missouri and Centertown, Missouri.
Edith was a devoted wife and mother who treasured family gatherings and loved making a beautiful home. She was always proud of the fact that she supported the war effort during World War II by working as a welder making gliders in Kansas City. She was a gifted artist having painted many beautiful pieces which she displayed in numerous art shows throughout Missouri.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Victor; brothers William Clifford Clark, Jesse Clark, Victor Clark; sister Alice Lairmore; and great-granddaughter Amanda McDonald.
Edith is survived by a brother James Clark of Jefferson City, Missouri; her children Nancy Grotzinger of Blue Springs, Missouri; Carol Albertin (Larry) of California, Missouri;Elizabeth Martin (Donald) of Independence, Missouri; Vicki Howe of Greenwood, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Edith was a devoted wife and mother who treasured family gatherings and loved making a beautiful home. She was always proud of the fact that she supported the war effort during World War II by working as a welder making gliders in Kansas City. She was a gifted artist having painted many beautiful pieces which she displayed in numerous art shows throughout Missouri.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Victor; brothers William Clifford Clark, Jesse Clark, Victor Clark; sister Alice Lairmore; and great-granddaughter Amanda McDonald.
Edith is survived by a brother James Clark of Jefferson City, Missouri; her children Nancy Grotzinger of Blue Springs, Missouri; Carol Albertin (Larry) of California, Missouri;Elizabeth Martin (Donald) of Independence, Missouri; Vicki Howe of Greenwood, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
dith Marie Velha, 94, of St. Martins, Missouri, went to meet her savior on September 1, 2014. Edith was born July 6, 1920, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to James William and Elah Augusta (Green) Clark. Edith spent her childhood in Maries County, but later returned to Jefferson City. She married Elmer Bias in 1938. They had two daughters. In 1946, she married Victor Vernon Velha in Kansas City, Missouri. Two daughters were born. Victor preceded Edith in death on September 6, 1985. Edith had also resided in Independence, Missouri and Centertown, Missouri.
Edith was a devoted wife and mother who treasured family gatherings and loved making a beautiful home. She was always proud of the fact that she supported the war effort during World War II by working as a welder making gliders in Kansas City. She was a gifted artist having painted many beautiful pieces which she displayed in numerous art shows throughout Missouri.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Victor; brothers William Clifford Clark, Jesse Clark, Victor Clark; sister Alice Lairmore; and great-granddaughter Amanda McDonald.
Edith is survived by a brother James Clark of Jefferson City, Missouri; her children Nancy Grotzinger of Blue Springs, Missouri; Carol Albertin (Larry) of California, Missouri;Elizabeth Martin (Donald) of Independence, Missouri; Vicki Howe of Greenwood, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Edith was a devoted wife and mother who treasured family gatherings and loved making a beautiful home. She was always proud of the fact that she supported the war effort during World War II by working as a welder making gliders in Kansas City. She was a gifted artist having painted many beautiful pieces which she displayed in numerous art shows throughout Missouri.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Victor; brothers William Clifford Clark, Jesse Clark, Victor Clark; sister Alice Lairmore; and great-granddaughter Amanda McDonald.
Edith is survived by a brother James Clark of Jefferson City, Missouri; her children Nancy Grotzinger of Blue Springs, Missouri; Carol Albertin (Larry) of California, Missouri;Elizabeth Martin (Donald) of Independence, Missouri; Vicki Howe of Greenwood, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
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