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VELMA M. SMITH

Born: Sep 08, 1930

Date of Passing: Dec 19, 2013

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VELMA M. SMITH September 8, 1930 - December 19, 2013 With heavy hearts we mourn the unexpected passing of our beloved mom, grandma and great-grandma. Velma was predeceased by her husband Russell Smith, and her parents William and Eva Hamilton. Born in Deepwater, Missouri, where she lived until she married and started to raise her family. Throughout her years, she lived in 40 plus states before they immigrated to Canada in 1970, and resided in East Selkirk for the last 40 years. She is survived by her four children Elmer (Marlene), Joyce, Barbara (Sylvester) and Russell Jr. (Sue); eight grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her only brother William Hamilton Jr. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in her name. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2013

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

  • Sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family. - Posted by: Tony Kiskan (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2014

  • We Are so very sorry for your loss.. Mrs Smith was one of the kindest souls We ever met! She will be kept well in our hearts. - Posted by: Rodger Lilke And Family (Friend) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • She was one of the few that was kind to me and was a loving friend. - Posted by: Charley Ray Smith (She was and always will be my Aunt) on: Dec 31, 2013

  • AUNT VELMA YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WERE AROUND DURING A HARD PART OF MY LIFE. YOU WERE THERE WHEN I WAS A YOUNG MAN AND LOST MY DAD. I SPENT SUMMERS WITH YOU ALL AND YOU TOOK CARE OF ME LIKE ONE OF YOUR OWN. AND I LOVED AND APPRECIATED YOU. YOU WERE QUITE A LADY AND WILL BE SORELY MISSED. GLAD WE GOT A CHANCE TO RECONNECT THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. - Posted by: Jim Smith (Great Nephew) on: Dec 30, 2013

  • sorry for your loss - Posted by: Bill Overand (Friend) on: Dec 30, 2013

  • Velma was a part of my life for so many years. I will miss her even though we seldom saw each other in the past few years. I will always remember that she treated me with respect these past few years when we did see each other and I will always remember her sending Merry Christmas wishes to me via my daughter, Cher just days before her passing. I will always remember the fast rides when she was driving from Deepwater to Kansas City in our younger days. She loved to drive fast. I know she is at peace now with no worries. My sympathy goes to all of her family. - Posted by: Sharon Smith (Ex daughter-in-law) on: Dec 30, 2013

  • I love you grandma and will miss you. Miss your smile and keep seeing your smiling face and sparkling eyes. When I was in the car the other day I smelled your perfume. I know you are around and looking after us. Love you - Posted by: Travenus (Granddaughter) on: Dec 29, 2013

  • I remember the times you and my mom had together and how we all became fast friends. You have enriched my life in so many ways. Now you are one of God's angels. He is the lucky one. And Velma don't lead my mom and Barry astray, they can cause enough mischief on their own. Love you rest in peace....shirley - Posted by: Shirley Welch (Good friend) on: Dec 29, 2013

  • We are very sorry for the loss of such a great woman, always a smile and hug for us! We enjoyed her infectious laugh! She raised such a great family and will be missed dearly. Sending you many hugs and lots of love - Posted by: Leonard,Susan and Shayne Hunnie (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2013

  • I didn't know you but the way Sue talked about you you were a lovely lady. Sorry for your loss Sue and Russell and family - Posted by: Dawn Waldbillig (Friend of Sue and Russells) on: Dec 29, 2013

  • Velma was the first person we met when we moved here. She always had a story to tell and a kind word. Our condolences to her family. She is in a far better place and will always be in your hearts. - Posted by: Lorne & Lori Meads (Neighbor ) on: Dec 29, 2013

  • Mom you were one of the strongest women I know. My heart is so heavy, and missing you, we keep expecting you to walk through the door for a visit like you always did, several times a day. I know in time my heart will not be so heavy and we all go through our own grieving process. Forever loved, never forgotten and always in our hearts. You are so dearly missed, and we feel your love surrounding us all. - Posted by: Sue (Daughter (in law)) on: Dec 29, 2013

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