Velda Walters

Velda Louise Walters, the only child of Lillie (Richardson) and Leo G. Huffman, was born March 5, 1922 on the family farm north of Guide Rock, Nebraska. She departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at St. Joseph Villa in David City, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 27 days. A longtime resident of Webster County, Velda received her formal education attending rural school district #17, the Eckley School and graduated with the class of 1940 from the Guide Rock High School. She completed three years of college at Lincoln General School of Nursing, earning her degree as a registered nurse. On September 11, 1943 she was united in marriage with Vern C. Walters at Lincoln, Nebraska. This union was blessed with three sons. They resided in Dallas, Texas for a brief time, then in 1947, moved to Red Cloud to make their home. Velda dedicated herself to her profession as a registered nurse for 35 years, working with the Webster County Community Hospital, the Sprague Nursing Home, Vista and the South Central Community Health Center. While working with Vista, Velda played an instrumental part of developing the Meal Site, Meals on Wheels Program and creating bus transportation for the elderly. She also volunteered her time and talents to Green Thumb and the Bloodmobile. Her husband, Vern, preceded her in death on September 16, 1993. She continued to live in Red Cloud until failing health required that she move to Prairie View Gardens in Kearney in 2005, where she always enjoyed a game of bingo. In January of this year, Velda moved to David City. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church and was involved throughout her lifetime in many church activities and organizations. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary and the Webster County Extension Club, Mix & Match. In her leisure time to enjoyed gardening, crafts, shopping, researching and sharing recipes, and growing her flowers. Her greatest passion and love in life was for her family. Left to treasure her memory are her sons, Robert and wife I.J. of Guide Rock, Nebraska; William and wife Cathy of Kearney, Nebraska and Gary and wife Dee of Columbus, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, Andy Walters and wife Melanie and son Leo; Adam Walters and wife Mindy; Anthony Walters and fiance Carolyn and daughter, Gwyn; Ryan Walters and wife Mayra; Christopher Walters and wife Krystena and son Rylan; Leslie Walters and Kelli Walters and fiance Joey. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Wilma Smart of Lindsborg, Kansas; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., June 7, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Richard Fairbanks officiating. Interment was at the Red Cloud Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Elm Street Senior Citizens Center. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 Tel: 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com