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Velma Shick Obituary
She was born on May 30, 1928, to the late David James and Florence Ethel (Young) Bowersox in Fairmount City, PA. She graduated from the Hawthorn High School. On September 11, 1950, she married William A. Shick; he preceded her in death on April 7, 1977. Velma's most important role was as a loving mother and grandmother. She worked in the Gold Eagle kitchen and periodically did house cleaning. She always chose the "sunny" side of life and would "go with the flow". Velma loved and was loved deeply by her family and friends. She reflected the light and love of Jesus in her everyday life.
Velma is survived by four children: Verlie (Jon) Osborne of Brookville, PA, W. Allen (Paula) Shick of East Stroudsburg, PA, Wendall (Pam) Shick of Fairmount City, PA, and Barry (Dana) Shick of Lake Wales, FL, and Timblin, PA; twelve grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Shick of Mayport, PA; six sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.
In addition to her parents and husband William, Velma is preceded in death by one son, Everett G. Shick in 1979; one sister, Alfreda Dusenberry; and two brothers, Howard Bowersox, and Kenneth Bowersox.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, April 19, 2019, from 4 – 8 p.m., at the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home ltd, 345 Main St., Brookville, PA 15825. A second viewing will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Brookville Church of God, 201 Freedom Ln, Brookville, PA 15825. A funeral service will immediately follow the second viewing, beginning at 1:00 p.m., and officiated by Pastor Henry Scoff. Interment will take place at New Salem Cemetery in Armstrong County, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Velma's name to the Brookville Church of God or to the McKinley Health Center.
Online condolences and other information may be found at www.mckinneydargy.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Velma Shick
5 Entries
April 20, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Kathy Stephan
April 20, 2019
Verlie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.
She was always so sweet and funny.
Starr Kearney
April 19, 2019
Verlie, I was so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I know how close you two were. She was so lucky to have you as you were lucky to have her. You are such a good daughter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky
April 18, 2019
My deepest sympathy to your family, May you keep in mind the hope of life
everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time-John 17:3
Michelle
April 18, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. At First Corinthians 15:26, God promises he will put an end to death and tears. May God give you peace and strength to endure this tough time.
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