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Almeda Champion Obituary


Almeda Lois Champion, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Seville Sunday evening, October 26, 2025, after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Champion, in 2011. Also, her siblings, Charles Shewell and Eileen Winterborne.
Almeda is survived by her children, Greg (Stephanie) Champion and Linda (Rick) Angle; and her grandchildren, Jeremy Champion, Jessica Champion Veelik, and Jonathan Angle; and Almeda's great-granddaughters, Melanie Veelik and Merissa Veelik 
Almeda was an independent passionate person who was very creative. She loved art, animals, and interior design. She pursued her passion by attending college for interior design. 
She had a deep love for animals, particularly dogs and horses. Later in life she rescued chihuahuas.  
Almeda's remains will be interred in Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside California.
Local arrangements are handled through Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Crescent City.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Palatka Daily News from Nov. 4 to Nov. 18, 2025.

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Joseph Champion

October 29, 2025

So sorry for your loss Greg and Linda. Even though we lost touch with her awhile back she will be missed and remembered as a wonderful aunt and artist.

Paul k Champion Sr

October 28, 2025

Greg and Linda I'm truly saddened by the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful aunt with always nice things to say. A very thoughtful person.
God bless her and your entire family at this time.

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