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Velma Joy French Bachtell

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Birth	:	14 Jul 1928 Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Jul 2021 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8269005, -91.1194000
Description	:	Velma Joy Bachtell, age 93, of Burlington, died on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was born July 14, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Rollie Andy and Mary Madeline Garnet French. She was married to Thomas David Bachtell in Ottumwa, Iowa on December 30, 1945. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2003. Velma completed her high school education at Burlington Community High School in 1972, graduating between her daughter and her youngest son and was a long-time homemaker, retiring from her duties as custodian at the... Read More	Velma Joy Bachtell, age 93, of Burlington, died on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was born July 14, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Rollie Andy and Mary Madeline Garnet French. She was married to Thomas David Bachtell in Ottumwa, Iowa on December 30, 1945. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2003. Velma completed her high school education at Burlington Community High School in 1972, graduating between her daughter and her youngest son and was a long-time homemaker, retiring from her duties as custodian at the Masonic Temple in Burlington in 1998. She was a long-time member of West Hill United Methodist Church, where she served on numerous boards and committees, was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Sunshine Circle. She was a member of Burlington Chapter #545 and White Star Chapter #388 of Mediapolis, Order of the Eastern Star and was Past Matron of Burlington Chapter. She was currently a member of E. C. Blackmar Chapter, #306 and New London Chapter #440, Order of the Eastern Star. She became a 50 year member of Eastern Star in 2015. She was a member of Hawkeye Links and the International Grand Representatives Association of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member and Past President of Ottumwa Assembly #9 of the Social Order of the Beauceant in Ottumwa. Velma was awarded the Grand Cross of Color by the Supreme Assembly International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She also received the Governors Volunteerism Award in 2002. She is survived by three sons, David (Julia) Bachtell of Donna, Texas, Darrell (Cindy) Bachtell of Burlington, Iowa, Bruce (Della) Bachtell of Cross Roads, Texas, one daughter, Susan (Dennis) Trudo of Mineola, Texas, and one daughter-in-law, Mary Bachtell of West Burlington, Iowa, one sister, Betty McKitrick of Monmouth, Illinois, two brothers, Theodore Channel of Eagle, Idaho, and Leo Channel of Wessington Springs, South Dakota; grandchildren Donna Carlsen, Beth (David) Geltz, Heather (Jerry II) Hayes, Dustin (Jennifer) Bachtell, Anthony Bachtell, Jason (Jackie Murray) Bennett, Jamie South, Colin (Cayce) Trudo, and Scott Trudo; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren, also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Dale and Evan, one grandson, one great-great-granddaughter, one sister and three brothers.

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Where is Velma Joy French Bachtell's memorial?
Velma Joy French Bachtell's memorial is located at: Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, USA.
When did Velma Joy French Bachtell death?
Velma Joy French Bachtell death on 29 Jul 2021 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Velma Joy French Bachtell's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8269005
Longitude: -91.1194000

Family Members:

Parent

Rollie Andy French

(1902 - 1968)

Spouse

Thomas David Bachtell

(1923 - 2003)

Siblings

Betty Edna French McKitrick

(1927 - 2022)

SSGT Donald L French Sr.

(1930 - 2009)

Children

Dale Allen Bachtell

(1949 - 1951)

Evan Dean Bachtell

(1955 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Aspen Grove Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -91.1194000

2. Burlington Jewish Cemetery
West Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217000, -91.1311000

3. North Sixth Street Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8205986, -91.1022034

4. Burlington Memorial Park
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417000, -91.1514000

5. Wykert Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8580000, -91.1336000

6. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
West Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8240738, -91.1691437

7. Meyers Family Plot
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8658000, -91.1185000

8. Steingreaber Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8668300, -91.1257600

9. Flint River Township Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8655000, -91.1540000

10. Greenwood Cemetery
West Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8367004, -91.1838989

11. Walden Family Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8778155, -91.1265352

12. Chief Taimah Memorial Site
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8755935, -91.0918120

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7733002, -91.0991974

14. Spring Creek Cemetery
West Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7980995, -91.1892014

15. Inghram Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8406000, -91.1996000

16. Johnson Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8231000, -91.2021000

17. Old County Home Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8043800, -91.2040500

18. Prugh Farm Plot
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7583730, -91.1140340

19. Porter Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7693000, -91.1702000

20. Swede Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7756000, -91.1836000

21. Cowles Farm Plots
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7551000, -91.1093000

22. North Walker Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8993988, -91.1057968

23. Latty Church Cemetery
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9030000, -91.1220000

24. Walker Family Plot
Burlington, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8892700, -91.1779200