Verma Lucile (Erbes) Read, 91 of Glenwood, IA entered into eternal rest on March 14, 2013 in Glenwood, IA. She was born on Jan. 16, 1922 in Orient, IA to Walter Louis & Kathryn Anna Cora (Zelleweger) Erbes.
During WWII Verma worked in a factory in California. She returned to Glenwood and was later united in marriage to Kenneth B. Read on Nov. 2, 1947. To this union two sons were born. Verma was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She was formerly employed as a clerk in a retail store in Glenwood.
Preceding Verma in death were her parents, husband, infant son and twin sister, Veroqua VanDalsen. She is survived by her son, Leonard “Len” & wife Sara M. Read of Dewey Beach, Delaware; brother, Leo Erbes of Grass Valley, CA and nephew, Dennis VanDalsen.
Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
Visitation:Monday, March 18, 2013
10:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Monday, March 18, 2013
11:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
5 Condolences
Len, deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother. Always friendly when we saw her, whether it was at a garage sale or when we delivered her meals-on-wheels. She was a very lovely lady, inside and out.
Len,Sorry to hear about your mom. Your mom will be greatly missed by all that knew her. We never seen her without a smile and always talked to everyone. We always talk about living next to her and your dad.
Len, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I knew Verma through work and she was such an amazing, upbeat, wonderful lady! She was a treasure and it was a privilege to have known and been able to help her.
Len & Sara, I was so sorry to hear your mother had passed away. She & mom had been friends for many years & tried hard to keep in touch with each other. Thank You so much for stopping out to see mom & share your thoughts & memories with her. I made her day.
Len:
Mom told me this morning that your mother passed away recently. She said you visited her while you were back for the funeral. That was nice of you. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Mike Parks
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