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VELTA SNYDER HANEY BENN (Age 93)
VELTA SNYDER HANEY BENN of Alexandria, VA died on Wednesday, December 1 at her residence. Devoted mother of Delmar "Del" Haney, Lynne Ratz, Laura Benn, Bonnie Martinez, Terri Gentry and Dawn Bauer; two sisters, Narcissa Newcome and Mary Tucker. She is cherished by her six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Velta's Life Celebration at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 344 Courthouse Rd., SW Vienna, VA 22180 on Saturday, December 4 from 3 until time of service at 4 p.m. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.moneyandking.com
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Renee Niemira Smithj
November 26, 2023
My Dad ( Ryszard "Rick" Niemira greatly respected Velta. She was a trailblazer and a fascinating woman. I recall meeting her and seeing her at the PG Airport/Airpark.
Good memories... condolences to her family.
Renee Niemira Smith
R. N. Smith
October 26, 2023
Velta was a very close aviation friend and mentor to our father, Rick Niemira. Both were flight instructors at PG Airpark decades ago with a passion for instructing others (civilians, FBI agents, other law enforcement personnel and those that just wanted to learn the art of flying small aircraft near the D.C. area) Our father greatly respected her, admiring the vast amount of aviation skill and prowess she possessed. He also considered her a close friend and mentor.
Our thoughts are with you,
Renee & Ricky Niemira
Dennis Egan
December 7, 2010
Please accept my condolences on Velta's passing. She was my examiner when I took my private pilot check ride in the early 1980s. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.
December 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are are with the family of Velta Benn. We shall remember the fullfilled life she lived. She was a lwonderful Mother to her children. John, Barbie and Oscar Michelich
Fairfax, VA
Gerald Churchill
December 4, 2010
I am sadden to hear of Velta's passing. Although I never met her I consider her son Delmar to be one of my closest friends. We worked together at United and we often discussed his Mother's flying accomplishments whenever we had breakfast or coffee together. I know she will be missed by many family and aviation colleauges. Now she can fly with angels and watch over us mortals until that day we all fly together. God Bless !!
Gerald L. Churchill
Richard Davis
December 2, 2010
I first met Velta Benn when she was the examiner for my Instrument rating. I continued to take check rides with her and after I became a flight instructor, she was my primary examiner for my students.
Velta was a truly great American, with a great love for aviation. She was a joy to discuss the present and past.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
May God bless her soul.
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