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Velma Sophie Peterson Erickson

Birth	:	26 Jun 1916 Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 2014 Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Velma Erickson, 97, of Stratford, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Stratford Nursing & Rehab Center. Velma Sophie Peterson was born on June 26, 1916, in Stratford, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Oscar and Anna(Carlstedt)Peterson. She attended school in Stratford. On October 8, 1934, Velma was united in marriage to Arvid Leroy Erickson. To this union three children were born: Beverly, Patricia, and Gordon. In addition to raising her family, Velma worked as a farm wife, at several area restaurants, as a caregiver, bus driver, and also served congregate meals as a cook, server, and coordinator.... Read More	Velma Erickson, 97, of Stratford, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Stratford Nursing & Rehab Center. Velma Sophie Peterson was born on June 26, 1916, in Stratford, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Oscar and Anna(Carlstedt)Peterson. She attended school in Stratford. On October 8, 1934, Velma was united in marriage to Arvid Leroy Erickson. To this union three children were born: Beverly, Patricia, and Gordon. In addition to raising her family, Velma worked as a farm wife, at several area restaurants, as a caregiver, bus driver, and also served congregate meals as a cook, server, and coordinator. Velma and Arvid farmed southeast of Stratford until moving into town in 1948. Arvid passed away in 1997. Velma belonged to the Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford where she served communion, ushered, and coordinated the coffee fellowship. Her hobbies included quilting, gardening, and canning as well as plying cards, dancing, and watching games shows. Velma received the Leeds Volunteer Award and many others. Velma especially enjoyed Sunday family dinners and baking kringla and butterscotch pie with graham crackers crust for family and friends. Among the survivors are three children, Beverly(Paul)Angell of Tucson, Arizona, Patricia Tuel of Stratford, Iowa, and Gordon(Joyce)Erickson of Littleton, Colorado; nine grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arvid Erickson, one brother and sister-in-law, Glenn(Ruth)Peterson, and her great-granddaughter, Jasmine McCubbin. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, June 9, 2014, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Stratford. Revs. Dot Hasler and Gina Spohnheimer will officiate. Burial will be in the South Marion Cemetery, rural Stratford. Visitation will take place Sunday, from 5-7 pm at the Church. Memorials may be left to Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford. Velma's family would like to thank the caregivers, nurses, and aides, at the Stratford Nursing & Rehab Center for their care of Velma over the last several years.

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Velma Sophie Peterson Erickson's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Velma Sophie Peterson Erickson death?
Velma Sophie Peterson Erickson death on 5 Jun 2014 in Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar Carl Peterson

(1891 - 1969)

Anna Matilda Carlstedt Peterson

(1888 - 1987)

Spouse

Arvid LeRoy Erickson

(1912 - 1997)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

2. Oakwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

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Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

8. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

10. Leininger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1492004, -93.8356018

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12. Nesse Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

13. Neese Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

14. Linn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

15. Vegors Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

16. Mackey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1675000, -93.7565000

17. Runyan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

18. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400

19. Schlicht Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

20. Bass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

21. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

22. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Bass Point Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -93.8957977