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Velma Jean Schaper Durham

Birth	:	17 Nov 1938 Malinta, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	3 May 2021 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Velma J. Durham, 82, of Okolona passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Genacross Lutheran Services of Napoleon. She was born on November 17, 1938 to Albert and Lucille (Mitchell) Schaper of Malinta. In September of 1962 she married the love of her life, Lawrence E. Durham, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2017. They shared a wonderful fifty-four years together. Velma worked at Napco Plastics Company of Napoleon for many years. In her younger years Velma enjoyed gardening and canning. She also looked forward to roller skating with Larry, especially the waltz and two-step skating.... Read More	Velma J. Durham, 82, of Okolona passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Genacross Lutheran Services of Napoleon. She was born on November 17, 1938 to Albert and Lucille (Mitchell) Schaper of Malinta. In September of 1962 she married the love of her life, Lawrence E. Durham, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2017. They shared a wonderful fifty-four years together. Velma worked at Napco Plastics Company of Napoleon for many years. In her younger years Velma enjoyed gardening and canning. She also looked forward to roller skating with Larry, especially the waltz and two-step skating. After retiring her and Larry traveled extensively in their motor home, seeing forty-nine states, including three trips to Alaska. Velma is survived by her sister, Karen (Lynn) Sonnenberg; nephews and nieces, Dan (Nancy) Durham, Sheryl (Jack) Boyd, David Durham, Kathy (Jeff) Miller, Michelle (Steve) Hunt, Lisa (Adam) Williams, Josh (Amber) Sonnenberg, Jennifer (Dave) Reamsnyder, William (Wendy) Schaper and Daniel (Sara) Schaper. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucille Schaper, husband, Larry Durham, brothers, Franklyn and Louis Schaper and her niece, Lolita Appel. Visitation for Velma will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 11am to 1pm at Walker-Hoening Mortuary (333 W. Main St.) Napoleon. A funeral service will follow immediately at 1pm at the funeral home with pastor Lee Genter officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Memory Gardens of Defiance. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, masks are required for attendance at the funeral home and cemetery. Social distancing is also strongly encouraged. Memorials in Velma's memory may be considered to Genacross Lutheran Services of Napoleon or BrightFocus Foundation: Macular Degeneration Research.

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Where is Velma Jean Schaper Durham's memorial?
Velma Jean Schaper Durham's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Velma Jean Schaper Durham death?
Velma Jean Schaper Durham death on 3 May 2021 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Velma Jean Schaper Durham's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Arthur Schaper

(1910 - 1965)

Lucille L. Mitchell Schaper

(1913 - 1996)

Spouse

Lawrence Eugene Durham

(1936 - 2017)

Siblings

Franklyn J. Schaper

(1933 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200