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Velma Heavrin Obituary

Velma V. Heavrin
1919 ~ 2013
A viewing for Velma V. Heavrin 93 of Meridian formerly of Cascade and Emmett, who died Wednesday October 2, 2013 at the home of her granddaughter in Meridian, will be held this Saturday October 5, 2013 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. A memorial graveside will be held at 11:30 am Sunday October 13th at the Middleton Cemetery in Middleton with a potluck gathering to follow the graveside. Velma was born on Oct. 9, 1919 at Kuna, Idaho to Charles and Fannie Huskey. She was reared and educated in Cascade. Velma married Carl H. Heavrin in 1939 at Cascade. They lived in Sweet for several years. They moved to Cascade where they lived and worked. Mr. Heavrin died in 1992. Velma moved to Emmett in 1993 and in 1999 she moved to Meridian. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her home and family. She is survived by two daughters Carol Atkins of Arizona and JoAnn Reed of Nampa, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, two sisters, Wilma Davis of Las Vegas, NV. and Blanche Heavrin of Meridian, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers a sister and a great granddaughter.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Oct. 4, 2013.

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Susan Rowley

October 5, 2013

We will never forget you Velma! Susan and Shelbi.

Cliff&Tawny Hendrickson

October 4, 2013

Velma was a very sweet Lady!!

She will be missed.

Pam Logue-Grigsby

October 4, 2013

Auntie Velma
will be missed very much we love and enjoyed all the good times in Cascade;
with all are Love Rick Pam Logue Grigsby John F Logue

Christine Schoenhut

October 4, 2013

Mrs. Heavrin was a wonderful lady, I had not seen her in years, but remember her when I was living in Cascade, she will be missed.

Ann Young

October 4, 2013

I had a lot of fun working with Velma and my Mother-In-Law, Florence Young at the Merit Store when I was newly married. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She will be missed.

Brenda Chenoweth

October 4, 2013

My Grandma was the most loved women, I will miss her every single day. My heart is broken.

Kent & Kari Wilson

October 4, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gordy Bowlden

October 4, 2013

Carol, JoAnn and families,

Mrs. Heavrin was a wonderful woman. I thoroughly enjoyed her company many years ago. My kindest thoughts for all of you.

Sharon Zimmerman

October 3, 2013

What a sweet, lovely lady she was. She will be missed. .

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