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Velmo Gwendolyn Graham Andersen

Birth	:	12 Mar 1914 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Jan 2011 Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Arlington Heights Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7270000, -94.9240000
Description	:	Velmo Gwendolyn Andersen, the daughter of Lloyd T. and Minerva Rabson Graham, was born March 12, 1914, at her parents' home in Exira, Iowa and died January 28, 2011, at the Hillcrest Health Plaza in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 96 years, 10 months, and 16 days. As a small child, Velmo, moved to Audubon, Iowa with her parents. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Velmo attended Audubon Community Schools and graduated from the Audubon High School. An only child, Velmo loved her many friends, swimming, reading, tennis, golf and needlework while growing up.... Read More	Velmo Gwendolyn Andersen, the daughter of Lloyd T. and Minerva Rabson Graham, was born March 12, 1914, at her parents' home in Exira, Iowa and died January 28, 2011, at the Hillcrest Health Plaza in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 96 years, 10 months, and 16 days. As a small child, Velmo, moved to Audubon, Iowa with her parents. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Velmo attended Audubon Community Schools and graduated from the Audubon High School. An only child, Velmo loved her many friends, swimming, reading, tennis, golf and needlework while growing up. After graduation, she was employed at the local dress shop in Audubon. On July 11, 1935, she was united in marriage to Manuel Andersen at the Presbyterian Church Parsonage in Vail, Iowa. Five daughters were born to this union. Velmo was a devoted homemaker and mother and helped Manuel on the farms in Douglas and Lincoln Townships in later years. The family belonged to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. Many happy years were spent on the farm, rearing children and enjoying the friendship of extended family and friends. Velmo and Manuel retired from farming in 1979 and purchased a home in Manilla, Iowa. After Manuel's passing on January 22, 2003. Velmo moved back to Audubon, rejoined the First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed living at the Third Avenue Apartments. She loved the many visits from friends and family, especially the monthly "Slumber Parties" she hosted for her daughters. She kept busy embroidering and quilting. Due to declining health, Velmo moved to Omaha, Nebraska in the fall of 2010 to be closer to family. Velmo was preceded in death in addition to her husband Manuel, by her son-in-law Frank Krueger; her parents; and Manuel's parents Chris and Vernal Andersen. Survivors include her daughters Jean and husband Wayne Sander of New Hampton, Iowa, Evelyn Turk of Waukee, Iowa, Kay Krueger of Holstein, Iowa, Leah and husband Don Peters of Ralston, Nebraska, and Betty and husband Daryl Bentson, of Omaha, Nebraska; her grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchild; Keely and husband Don Mueterthies of Lawler, Iowa and their children Bryan, Jason, Brenda and Jadeyn, Emily, Jeremy and Amanda. Mitch and wife Mari Turk of Sioux City, Iowa and his children Michelle, Danny, Adam, and Zachary, Mike and wife Debbie Turk of Bondurant, Iowa and their sons Jon and Sam, Karl Sander of Coolidge, Arizona and his sons Wayne and Grant, Kevin Sander of Minburn, Iowa, Matthew and wife Pamela Turk of Grimes, Iowa, Jodi and husband Corey Gillespie of Primghar, Iowa, Susan and husband Jeff Roemen of Cherokee, Iowa, Melisa and husband Chris DeWitt of LaVista, Nebraska and their daughters Haley and Emma, Ashley and husband Mark Witt of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The honorary casket bearers will be Keely Mueterthies, Jodi Gillespie, Susan Roemen, Melisa DeWitt, and Ashley Witt. The casket bearers will be Mitch Turk, Mike Turk, Matt Turk, Karl Sander, Kevin Sander, Don Mueterthies, Corey Gillespie, Jeff Roemen, Chris DeWitt, and Mark Witt. Funeral services were conducted by Mrs. Barbara Christensen at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon, Iowa.

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Where is Velmo Gwendolyn Graham Andersen's memorial?
Velmo Gwendolyn Graham Andersen's memorial is located at: Arlington Heights Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA.
When did Velmo Gwendolyn Graham Andersen death?
Velmo Gwendolyn Graham Andersen death on 28 Jan 2011 in Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Velmo Gwendolyn Graham Andersen's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7270000
Longitude: -94.9240000

Family Members:

Parent

Lloyd Thomas Graham

(1889 - 1975)

Minerva Belle Rabson Graham

(1892 - 1968)

Spouse

Manuel Andersen

(1914 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

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Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

8. Douglas Township Cemetery
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10. Cameron Cemetery
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12. Adventist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

13. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

14. Gray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8414001, -94.9946976

15. Poplar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000

16. Viola Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

17. Saint John's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

18. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

19. Merrills Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7057991, -95.1128006

20. Holy Trinity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

23. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

24. Elk Horn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000