Josephine Velding

VELDING - Mrs. Josephine Velding aged 97 passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; sister, Connie Simmons; daughter, JoAnn Emerich; son-in-law, Richard Emerich; parents, Bryan and Anna Miller. Surviving are her children, Donna (John) Slagboom, Pat (Don) Zoeller, Deb (Felipe) Herrera, Bonnie Velding, Don (Kerry) Velding Jr.; daughter-in-law, Teri Velding; grandchildren, Dawn Emerich (Darron Christian), Marcie Jo (Andy) Burchfield, Amy Slagboom, John (Maggie) Slagboom, Scott (Lindsay) Slagboom, Kevin Zoeller, Kari (Steve) Snyder, Kimberly (Bud) Bueche, Sean Herrera, Adam Herrera, Alyssa Jo (Josh) Tumolo, Donny Velding, Bridget Velding, Evan Velding; great grandchildren, Brenna, Abbey, Maggie, Charlie, Spencer, Piper, Jack, Blake, Zoe, Brooklynn, Blane, Jimmy and Addy; cousin, Shirley (Ray) Hipfner; her beloved dog and special companion, Inga; and her dear friends and fellow residents at Railside, Zeke, Jo, Ruth and Cindy. A special thank you to the staff and friends at Railside for all their care and compassion. Josephine proudly served her country in the US Marine Corp. She was active in the Women's Marines Association, VFW Post #702 Auxiliary, St. Francis Xavier Church and Altar Society. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00AM Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 250 Brown St. SE. Her family will greet relatives and friends Sunday from 2PM to 4PM at the Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Wyoming, 3131 S. Division Ave., and one hour prior to Mass on Monday at Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier & Our Lady of Guadalupe Church or Kent County Animal Shelter (www.accesskent.com/Health/AnimalControl). To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Josephine Velding please visit our Sympathy Store.