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Rachel Lucile Mudge Veitch
1918 - 2017
Rachel Lucile Mudge Veitch
1918 - 2017
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BORN
1918
DIED
2017
Rachel Veitch Obituary
Obituary for Rachel Lucile Mudge Buell Veitch
Born in Erie Pa on 8-8-1918 to Richard Leon Mudge and Beulah Jones Mudge
Graduated from Academy High 1937 in Erie Pa.
Rachel married twice: first to Howard Buell and had 4 children. Later in life she married Robert Veitch. Rachel is preceded in death by her daughter Prudence E. Hunsucker and her son William H. Buell. Rachel is survived by her daughter Dawn L. Veitch and Rebecca P Stewart.
The family moved to Lake Helen FL from Erie Pa in 1947. The family moved to Altamonte Springs in 1952. She has been a member of the Casselberry Community United Methodist Church for over 55 years.
February 1951 took national state board test for LPN in Jacksonville. She loved being a nurse. She retired in 1990 from the FL Hospital South from the Critical Care Unit.
Rachel was a Registered National Parliamentarian She was practicing parliamentary and teacher of parliamentary law. She was member of National Association of Parliamentarians, Florida State Assoc. of Parliamentarians. She was president of Central FL and Apollo Parliamentary units. Rachel was an active member several organizations: Daughters of the American Revolution since 1932, Colonial dames of 17th century, Antique car club of Central Florida unit and National Association of Antique Car Club for her 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente nicknamed the La Chariot.
Family will have memorial services later in summer.
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Mike Rotkis
January 14, 2020
Saw your videos lovely lady maybe one day we can talk about your car hopefully your up there with my aunt swapping storys
Linda Hunt Frech
January 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. A friend had shared Rachels story of her beloved Comet with me two years ago. And today, after a little search online, I discovered she bought her Caliente from my fathers dealership in Sanford, Florida...Hunt Lincoln Mercury. Her story delighted and inspired me, and today it has taken on a new connection and a new reason to remember her.
Patrick Hodge
January 6, 2019
I just happened to come across an article about you and your 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente and it was an amazing story...I was really touched and fascinated reading about you! I admire you Rachel and the adventurous lifestyle that you lived! You touched a lot of people with your Firecracker character and I hope youre driving around in style on the Heavenly Highway!
Thank you for your story Rachel!
Sandi cagle
December 22, 2018
read you car story it was awesome, may you rest sweet lady and ride the streets of gold with God Himself ! i know you enjoyed life and was a spitfire! seeing your video gave me a smile and some hope,,sandi 2018
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James Jackson
February 28, 2018
I'm just a car lover, who found Rachel's story amazing. Rest In Peace Rachel thank you for sharing your story.
Bill Adams
August 27, 2017
I am so saddened to hear about the death of my friend and fellow Comet owner, Rachel. I was president of Comet East Car Club when we were honored to meet her a few years ago in Carlisle, Pa. She was being honored by the show organizers but took time out of her schedule to come to the Comet area and meet everyone. I spoke with her many times on the phone over the years. I will miss her greatly.
Bill Rouski
August 22, 2017
If they ever do a remake of the TV series "My Mother The Car", a whole lot of people will be thinking of Rachel ...as she loved her car. Hope you were able to hitch your tail to a Comet and enjoy the ride on the way to heaven Rachel!
Robert Rutz
August 10, 2017
I am sure you are cruising in the heavens behind the wheel of your Caliente. 99 years was a great run!
Marsha Johnson
August 1, 2017
Rest in Peace, Ms Rachel. Prayers for your family, all the way from Connecticut. I am one of your many internet, Caliente fans. Thank you for sharing your beloved Chariot, with us all for all of these years.
Mary Beth Halstead
July 27, 2017
I worked w/ Rachel in the Open Heart Unit at Florida Hospital Orlando many years ago. What a wonderful person, nurse, and mentor she was to everyone who had the privilege to know her. I'm sure she is a great addition to heaven and that all around her are enjoying her wonderful personality and sense of humor. If only she could have had taken her car with her, imagine what it would be like in heaven!
Dominic O'Donnell
July 2, 2017
From all the car lovers of the world we love you Rachel
DominicO'Donnell
June 28, 2017
RACHEL VEITCH WILL BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OF OUR MOST VALUABLE, LONG-TIME MEMBERS. SHE WAS A TRUE "PROFESSIONAL" AND VERY MUCH RESPECTED AND ADMIRED BY MEMBERS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY PROFESSION. WE WILL CERTAINLY KEEP HER MEMORY ALIVE AND STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO THE HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT THAT WAS HER CHALLENGE FOR ALL OF US. GENE BIERBAUM, PRESIDENT, FLORIDA STATE ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
John Veitch
May 27, 2017
Dawn sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May she rest in peace in the arm's of Lord God.
My prayers are with you and family.
John Veitch
J L
May 27, 2017
From your car crazy friend you made everybody's day brighter with your big Mercury Comet "chariot" and your sweetness.
Thank you for the wonderful story of your journey.
JL
May 19, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. It is my prayer that you find comfort in knowing that God is near, ready to be a refuge in this distressful time. Psalm 9:9.
May 15, 2017
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Corth 1:3-5
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