Home > United States of America > California > Humboldt County > Fortuna > Sunrise Cemetery > Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson

Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson

View larger map

Birth	:	8 Jan 1926 Cokeville, Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA
Death	:	7 Feb 2022 Vacaville, Solano County, California, USA
Burial	:	Sunrise Cemetery, Fortuna, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5976831, -124.1320603
Plot	:	Block 14, Lot 17, Grave 4
Description	:	Our beloved mother went home to Heaven in the very early morning hours of February 7, 2022. She is with Dad again and many other family members who preceded her and they will be delighted to see her walk through the pearly gates. We will love and miss you always, Mom. You were the best mom and we were blessed to be your children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Velda Lenore Abrahamson 1926-2022 Our beloved mother went home on the early morning hours of February 7, 2022, at the Vaca Valley Hospital in Vacaville. She had been diagnosed with... Read More	Our beloved mother went home to Heaven in the very early morning hours of February 7, 2022. She is with Dad again and many other family members who preceded her and they will be delighted to see her walk through the pearly gates. We will love and miss you always, Mom. You were the best mom and we were blessed to be your children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Velda Lenore Abrahamson 1926-2022 Our beloved mother went home on the early morning hours of February 7, 2022, at the Vaca Valley Hospital in Vacaville. She had been diagnosed with heart issues in September and had been living with her youngest daughter, DeeAnne, and son-in-law, Doug, in Vacaville since the middle of September. Mom was born on January 8, 1926, in her grandparents' log house in the small town of Cokeville, Wyoming, the third of seven children born to Cleo Hoopes and William Branson. The family moved to California in 1945 and made their home on First Street in the little town of Rohnerville. Never wanting to be the center of attention, she married Gerald Abrahamson on June 11, 1948, in a private service in Reno, NV. Mom and Dad eventually bought her parents' home on First Street and moved there in March of 1956 where they raised their family of three girls. Mom was a member of the Campton Heights Baptist Church beginning her lifelong attendance when services were held in the Rohnerville Grange. She was a devote Christian and always said God saw her through the good and tough times of her life. She went to work in the kitchen at Redwood Memorial Hospital in 1971 and worked there until she retired in 1989. Any time she had an occasion to be in the hospital, she was always warmly greeted by the employees who remembered her from her years working there. Mom lost Dad after nearly 48 years of marriage in 1996 and lived independently in their home until September 2021. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five of her siblings and their spouses, Francis and Jeanne Branson, Rose and Lamar Thornock, Norma and Zip Gomes, Arlon Branson, Elva Ann and Glenn Gracey, and her sister-in-law, Louise Branson; her daughter, Janet; and sons-in-law, Jim Ross, Chet Craddock and Greg Griswold. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Griswold and DeeAnne (Doug) Green; her granddaughters, Andrea (Ray) Haselip and Rebecca Griswold, her great-grandchildren, Madison, Jacob, Charlotte, Theo and Henry; and a great-great-grandson, River, who arrived just 12 days after her passing; her youngest brother, Darrell (Sandi); sister-in-law, Patti Branson, and many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Mom's wishes, we will have an informal Celebration of Life at her graveside at the Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna on Saturday, March 5th, at 1:00 p.m. All who knew and loved her are welcome to attend and share their memories. Her favorite color was blue so please feel free to wear something blue – we will be! Due to the age and health conditions of some family members who will be in attendance, masks will be required and, if not feeling well, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers but please do not attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Campton Heights Baptist Church, 1655 Cecil Avenue, Fortuna 95540, or a charity of your choice.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson's memorial?
Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson's memorial is located at: Sunrise Cemetery, Fortuna, Humboldt County, USA.
When did Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson death?
Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson death on 7 Feb 2022 in Vacaville, Solano County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Velda Lenore Branson Abrahamson's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5976831
Longitude: -124.1320603

Family Members:

Parent

William Thomas “Willie” Branson

(1898 - 1966)

Cleo Pearl Hoopes Branson

(1905 - 1985)

Spouse

Gerald Edwin “Jerry” Abrahamson

(1928 - 1996)

Siblings

Norma Wilma Branson Gomes

(1929 - 2011)

Children

Janet Louise Abrahamson Craddock

(1951 - 2012)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunrise Cemetery
Fortuna, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5976831, -124.1320603

2. Rohnerville Pioneer Cemetery
Rohnerville, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5732470, -124.1335280

3. Catholic Cemetery
Fortuna, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5669310, -124.1265560

4. Masons and IOOF Cemetery
Rohnerville, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5563180, -124.1224520

5. Hydesville IOOF Cemetery
Hydesville, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5442850, -124.1040710

6. Hydesville Cemetery
Hydesville, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5433330, -124.1022330

7. Table Bluff Cemetery
Loleta, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6493900, -124.2094300

8. Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery
Loleta, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6607600, -124.2146700

9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Ferndale, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5708008, -124.2530975

10. Ferndale Cemetery
Ferndale, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5748558, -124.2637100

11. Atwell Family Cemetery
Rio Dell, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4787700, -124.1391900

12. Iaqua Cemetery
Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6497250, -123.9237920

13. Sunset Memorial Park
Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7658600, -124.1891300

14. Spear Family Cemetery
Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7705700, -124.0698100

15. Ocean View Cemetery
Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7719002, -124.1883011

16. Saint Bernard's Cemetery
Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7717934, -124.1895065

17. Myrtle Grove Memorial Cemetery
Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7990800, -124.1497900

18. Fishermens Memorial
Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8083400, -124.1664560

19. Saint Alban's Memorial Garden
Arcata, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8579200, -124.0622800

20. Bull Creek Cemetery
Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3319016, -124.0317001

21. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Arcata, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8767014, -124.0860977

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Arcata, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8778000, -124.0858002

23. Bridgeville Cemetery
Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4693000, -123.7998000

24. Petrolia Table Cemetery
Petrolia, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3372300, -124.3094230