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Verna Vavrina Obituary

Verna Vavrina
Passed away on July 26, 2013 at the age of 101 years old.
She was born in Turlock, CA on February 21, 1912 and relocated with her family to San Bernardino in the 1920s. Verna graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1929 and began work at First Federal Savings and Loan after World War II. She served primarily as secretary at First Federal and continued on its board for many years following her retirement in 1981.
A resident of Grand Terrace for over 40 years, she helped raise several grandchildren and great grandchildren there and was an active member of the Colton Women's Club.
She is survived by son Lester Peake; grandchildren Gene Peake, Leslie Box, Greg Peake, Gwen Peake; great grand- children Jennifer Anderson, Lisa Peake, Jodi Peake, Andrew Peake, Brittany Peake and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Fred and Dora Segars; siblings Ray Segars, Al Segars, Edith Crinklaw; son Douglas Peake and great grandson James Box.
The family is requesting donations to the Colton Women's Club in lieu of flowers. Her internment will be at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in San Bernardino.

Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Aug. 4, 2013.
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Yes I treasure all the good times we had together. Vernal was a wonderful friend and co worker. I think First Federal had the best employees I ever worked with. Mr. Snyder did a good job of hiring people.

ALICE WEST

Coworker

August 2, 2020

Verna was a wonderful addition to the Colton Woman's Club. We had many good times together.
Gwen, you were such a caring granddaughter. We thank you for your love and concern for Verna and for your friendship with Robyn.
Betty Schlangen

August 7, 2013

Gwen Peake

August 6, 2013

Because of VEV, Gwen had the coolest ride in junior high: VEV would cruise by in her silver Firebird, and we all wanted a ride!

Maria Notarangelo

August 6, 2013

I had the pleasure of keeping in touch with Verna after her move to Orange County. Quiet talks, holdiing hands, giving her news of her friends at Colton Woman's Club. What a dear friend she was. Constant reminder of her at the clubhouse is a painting she gave us when she moved from Grand Terrace. Loved that sweet lady.

Gene Drake

August 6, 2013

Gwen Peake

August 6, 2013

My condolences to Verna's family. May you draw comfort in knowing that God truly cares for Verna and you (1 Peter 5:6,7)

August 6, 2013

It was a delight to know Gwen's grandmother, Verna. Verna and Gwen came to visit my mother and I on one of Verna's visits to San Francisco. My mother, Maybelle, and Verna are less than two years apart. They had a lot in common. Gwen and I have always felt blessed that we've had the enjoyment of these two women in our lives for so long. I am fortunate that I got to meet the person that Gwen is always so fond of. Toni Broussard

Toni Broussard

August 5, 2013

VEV holds a special place in our hearts. One time we remember was when Gwen went on a cruise with our family and upon returning home there VEV was waiting excitingly in front of our house so she could hear all about it! She embraced life and lived each day to the fullest.
Don & Alice Wells

August 5, 2013

Verna was a very special person. When I came to work at First Federal, I was so glad to meet Verna. She was so kind and helpful to me. In fact, everyone at First Federal was very nice. I relied on Verna to help me when I needed it.

When she retired from full time work, she became a memeber of the Board of Directors. The bank had to take back a condo unit in Yucca Valley. Verna went with me most of the time I had to drive to Yucca Valley. She was a valuable friend and advisor. I will truly miss her. She and I had a wonderful relationship, and she added to the value of my life. I will never forget her. She loved her family & gave her all for them. Alice West-Roberts

August 5, 2013

Jodi Peake

August 5, 2013

Verna was truly a special person. she was loving & caring to all and always there to help when needed. I will miss our hour long phone talks, her humor and her understanding of life. She will always be remembered and in my heart.

Carolyn Vavrina

August 4, 2013

My mother Tillie Absolon Vavrina met Verna at 1st Federal S & L when I was but a tiny boy. Many years later, in 1956 and when I had just been discharged fron the Marine Corp, Verna and my father Joseph Vavrina had formed an alliance from which I hoped each would gain happiness and love for the next pathway of their lives. Their were some bumps in their road but I must believe that their companionship yielded caring and the sharing of themselves on a loving plane understood best to Verna and Joe.

When son Troy and his mother Carolyn, who both live in Loveland, CO and Troy's sister Dorna, who resides in Nashvillel, TN and I used to visit my father and step-mother Verna in San Bernardino,Verna was always the most loving, caring and sweetest lady to all of us. The children loved her and even in the last few years, she always asked about Troy and Dorna. It was always a pleasure to see her and I believe I speak for all four of us.

My memory of Verna will always be this: I used to refer to my biological mother as the greatest woman in the world (Carolyn? Yes, but a different pathway); Verna, was the 2nd and that is the place in my heart where she will always be.

Rest in peace, Dear Lady.

Jim Vavrina

August 4, 2013

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