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Velma Alberta Steward Martin

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Birth	:	13 Aug 1923 Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Jan 2018 Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7496986, -95.5796967
Description	:	Velma Alberta Martin daughter of Deforest Henry Steward and Mabel Bathsheba French Steward. She married Lyle Lewis Martin abt. 1954. Had 4 children Louise 1955,Steven Allen Martin Sr December 05, 1958, Byron 1961 & Barney. Besides being a good friend and loving mother, Velma was a wonderful loving grandma & great grandma. Velma was a life long Christian of Saint Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee,Iowa. She enjoyed the board game SORRY, Game shows, the tv show golden girls. Velma favorite color was Purple. She loved the flowers lilacs and she grow a sun flower for many years. She died... Read More	Velma Alberta Martin daughter of Deforest Henry Steward and Mabel Bathsheba French Steward. She married Lyle Lewis Martin abt. 1954. Had 4 children Louise 1955,Steven Allen Martin Sr December 05, 1958, Byron 1961 & Barney. Besides being a good friend and loving mother, Velma was a wonderful loving grandma & great grandma. Velma was a life long Christian of Saint Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee,Iowa. She enjoyed the board game SORRY, Game shows, the tv show golden girls. Velma favorite color was Purple. She loved the flowers lilacs and she grow a sun flower for many years. She died at Sioux Valley Hospital in Cherokee,Iowa∼Velmaa A. Martin August 13, 1923 - January 22, 2018 From: Cherokee, IA Velma A. Martin Born: August 13, 1923 Died: January 22, 2018 Age: 94 Velma Alberta Martin, the daughter of Deforest and Mabel (French) Steward was born August 13, 1923, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school. Following school, she was united in marriage to Lyle Martin in 1953. Velma lived in Cherokee all her life. In 1952, she went to work for J.C. Penney’s and remained a loyal employee for over 33 years until her retirement on January 11, 1986. Velma was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Cherokee. She will be lovingly remembered by many children and families as the nursery caretaker, which she started working for in 1979. She had a loving and calming effect in the nursery and truly loved every moment spent with the children. On August 2, 2009, she retired from the nursery position. In addition to babysitting, Velma loved to play games, especially Sorry, Bingo, and Flinch. She also enjoyed Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Lawrence Welk. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. On January 22, 2018, Velma passed away at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents, Deforest and Mabel Steward; siblings, Fern Wilson, Irma Thurman, Lloyd Steward, Wayne Steward, Doris Johnson, Jim Steward, Louis Steward, Beverly Swanson, and Betty McGowan. She is survived by her three children, Louise (Duane) Martin Eades of Longview, Washington, Steve (Louise) Martin of Aurelia, IA, and Barney Martin of Larrabee, IA; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

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Velma Alberta Steward Martin's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Velma Alberta Steward Martin death?
Velma Alberta Steward Martin death on 22 Jan 2018 in Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7496986
Longitude: -95.5796967

Family Members:

Parent

DeForest Henry Steward

(1885 - 1976)

Mabel Bathsheba French Steward

(1893 - 1983)

Spouse

Lyle Lewis Martin

(1931 - 2020)

Siblings

Louis V. Steward

(1919 - 2009)

Lloyd T. Steward

(1919 - 1995)

Doris June Steward Johnson

(1925 - 1991)

James A. Steward

(1928 - 1986)

Bernice Elaine Steward

(1932 - 1933)

Beverly L. Steward Swanson

(1935 - 2008)

Children

Byron LeRoy Martin

(1961 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7496986, -95.5796967

2. Beacon Hollow Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7572057, -95.5727856

3. George Donohoe Grave Site
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7571850, -95.5704080

4. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7639008, -95.5847015

5. Memory Gardens
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7778015, -95.5580978

6. Meriden Cemetery
Meriden, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -95.6425018

7. Maryhill Visitation Church Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7360000, -95.6895000

8. West Pilot Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6674995, -95.5841980

9. Afton Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8064003, -95.4863968

10. Cedar Cemetery
Larrabee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361015, -95.5346985

11. Good Hope Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6618996, -95.5258026

12. Liberty Cemetery
Meriden, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8368988, -95.6361008

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7024994, -95.4460983

14. Cherokee County Pioneer Cemetery
Spring Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8502998, -95.4906006

15. Grandview Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6183014, -95.6417007

16. Silver Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6058006, -95.5950012

17. Haight Family Farm Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7778400, -95.3781060

18. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8165000, -95.3885000

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Quimby, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6671982, -95.7611008

20. Diamond Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6156006, -95.4480972

21. Liberty Cemetery
Calumet, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9241982, -95.5932999

22. Marcus-Amherst Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8161011, -95.8007965

23. Holy Name Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8163986, -95.8032990

24. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7348000, -95.8208000