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Verdan Zelmar Obituary
Verdan Zelmar went home to his Lord on Jan. 29, at the age of 88. Verdan is survived by his loving wife, Judy; daughters, Michelle and Colleen; sons, Greg, Russell and Brian, eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren and sisters, Claryce, Lillian and LaVerne.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 180 E. Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA 95688. Services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m., also at Nadeau Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairmont Memorial Park in Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice or to the American Cancer Society, Solano County, 744 Empire St., Ste. 206, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Nadeau Family Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Verdan Zelmar
Kelly McAllister
February 5, 2013
Dear Judy and family of Verdan Zelmar,
I am sorry for your loss of Verdan.
He was a customer of mine and was nothing but a gentleman it was a pleasure for me to have helped him.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Respectfully
Kelly McAllister
Site for Sore Eyes
George Davis
February 5, 2013
Judy,
So sorry for your loss. Verdan was a horseshoe pitcher and a true gentleman.
'What great things he did for our sport
in Northern California. We have lost a
great one. A fifty-year man, a Hall of Famer, and a legend.....classy, gracious, and kind!!
We are thankful for the times you and Verdan shared with us on the Stockton Courts. With our deepest regards and respect from all the members of the Stockton Horseshoe Club.
carol casados
February 5, 2013
So sadden to hear of Verdan's passing. He was a gentle soul and loved by many. A great pitcher who had some great games with some of the greats. I was happy to see Verdan at our club last year as it has been some time since we last saw each other. RIP Verdan and keep putting those ringers on the golden stakes in Heaven.
Prayers and thoughts to his family.
Carol Casados & the Turlock Horseshoe Club
Art Burt
February 4, 2013
The Burt family: Verdan we go back together 58 years. Thank you verdan for being thire in the beging,showing and teaching me the game of Hourshoes I will miss you Art Burt.
LARRY PACHECO
February 4, 2013
Judy and Family I'm so sorry Verdan was a good man.He will be missed. Larry Pacheco
Tim Saunders
February 4, 2013
The Tim Saunders family knew Verdan for many years. He was a gentleman always and a great representative for horseshoe pitchers. His wife Judy has been an angel for him - May you win all your games in heaven Verdan - you shall be missed -
Glen O'Brien
February 4, 2013
Judy, my thoughts & prayers are with you & the Zelmar family. He will be missed by all of us from the HMB horseshoe club.
Tex Ronning
February 4, 2013
I always enjoy seeing that tall gentleman dressed in his white clothes. Judy was always close by giving him encouragement.
We both had ties coming from the state of North Dakota. I knew he was having trouble when we both pitched in that last tournament in half Moon Bay. Best wishes to Judy and the rest of the family
February 4, 2013
Sorry to hear about Verden. He and I played many games against each other which he usually won. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by we horsehoe players and veterans.
May you have my deepest sympathy.
Bill Fulwider
February 4, 2013
We are very sorry to hear that Verdan lost this battle. He was near and dear to all of us @ The Half Moon Bay Horseshoe Club. He was a gentleman on and off the Horseshoe pits, and was instrumental in getting NCHPA reqistered as a non-profit organization. We will surely miss him pitching with us in HMB. He and Judy came to many of our Tournaments. Wish him Godspeed and with the blessings he deserves. On behalf of our Members in HMB.
Charlie Hall
Past President
Verdan and I at the Indian Valley courts
Richard McCutcheon
February 4, 2013
Verdan will be missed by many as he has been pitching horseshoes for many years. My heart goes out to his family. Such a difficult time I know.
Casey , Gail and Travis Sluys
February 4, 2013
Judy and the Zelmar family, our sincere condolences with Verdan's passing. He absolutely loved horseshoe pitching and was a stalwart in the Northern California Association. He served as president of our Charter for a number of years and was very instumental in the success of the 1988 World Horseshoe Pitching Championship, hosted in Pleasanton. Thanks for all you did Verdan!
Frank & Joyce
February 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family through this most difficult time. Our fondest memories of Verdon will remain in our hearts forever. Love, Frank & Joyce
Nadeau Family Funeral Home - Vacaville
February 2, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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