Please post your messages and/or stories by clicking the button below. My sister Velda passed suddenly and unexpectedly. We thank everyone for their kind comments. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite children’s charity in her name.
22 entries.
wrote on April 17, 2015 at 9:03 am:
Velda lived at Morrison Park Apartments for 15 years. I've been the manager there the entire time, and depending on her work schedule, I saw her mostly every day. Many mornings, when she was between job assignments, she would stop into my office for conversation and a chocolate treat from the basket of chocolates I kept there. I always enjoyed seeing her. We had many fun and interesting conversations over books, history, the origins and meanings of words and phrases, and whatever we were thinking about that day. She was an ideal resident, considerate and friendly. Although she had a small apartment, I always admired what good use she made of the space, and how warm and cozy she made it. Since her passing, I have had resident after resident stop into my office to express their sadness at her passing, and to tell me what a sweet and kind person she was. We were all lucky to have her as a neighbor for as long as we did, and her presence at Morrison Park will surely be missed.
wrote on April 13, 2015 at 12:28 pm:
Velda rode with me and another lady to the RCG Idaho Feast site this past 2014. In our conversations I was very impressed with her experiences and knowledge of far more than I realized. I am glad I got to know her better.
wrote on April 10, 2015 at 4:52 pm:
My sincere condolences to the Hatch Family in the recent loss of Velda. I had the pleasure of getting to know Velda first at Salt Lake City and the following year in Coeur d'Alene. She was a very caring person and I shall miss her always. I saw her as an older sister and feel honoured to have gotten to spend time with her.
wrote on April 9, 2015 at 4:51 am:
To Ms. Velda Hatch's family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Velda was a very kind person whom I had the pleasure of spending some time with. Last I was with her was in Couer d'Alene, Idaho.
We played disk golf with a group of friends, and Velda seemed to have a blast.
Take care
wrote on April 5, 2015 at 12:42 pm:
Hearing of Velda just recently - was both shocking and sobering since we had been pen pals exchanging cards several times each year for many years. I always enjoyed sending her a card to inquire how she was and what was going on - and I always got back an immediate card in return. Over the years I found Velda was very special and uniquely blessed with a seemingly quiet, but cheerful and happy spirit demonstrated by that special twinkle and smile she always had. Yet I knew she continually faced trials that might subdue the rest of us. She was very brave and bold in her use of local and distant transporation. We will miss her and that special twinkle and smile, but will see her again most certainly - until then God bless her Family - Friends and Relatives.
wrote on April 4, 2015 at 9:18 pm:
I was saddened and shocked to hear about Velda. I had just talked to her the week before. She wasn't feeling well and I thought it was the flu. She rode with us to Salt Lake City several years and I got to know her quite well. We had many interesting talks and I will miss not being able to call her anymore. She gave us one of her poems she wrote. She was a talented lady. I will miss her very much.
wrote on April 2, 2015 at 1:06 am:
My sincere condolences to family and friends, Velda will be missed by everyone who knew her. She had a quiet, friendly way about her that was very endearing. She greeting everyone she met with a big smile and a warm "hello" and was always interested in what others had to say.
wrote on April 1, 2015 at 9:23 pm:
Dear Ms. Velda Hatch's Family,
My name is Donald L. Neels Jr. Please except my condolences of your lost. Ms. Velda Hatch is a very caring and conscientious Lady and a Blessing to know.
We've exchanged e-mails for over a year in a half and I met her at a religious conference we call The Feast of Tabernacles in Coeur d' Alene Idaho.
I've enjoy the time and conversation with her at the Feast. I well miss her and Pray for your lost.
Thank You Sincerely,
Donald L. Neels Jr.
wrote on April 1, 2015 at 8:51 pm:
Our hearts go out to you having lost such a dear and friendly person as Velda. She always had a smile for us and, yes, that twinkle in her eye....traits so valued today. She will be greatly missed. May you be comforted in this time of loss.
wrote on April 1, 2015 at 3:40 pm:
I met Velda while she was working as a temp in our program. We worked closely as I trained her. Such a sudden loss, I'm still in shock, I just talked to her the prior week. Many condolences and healing to all who knew her!
wrote on April 1, 2015 at 12:51 pm:
Velda worked for our State Health Division program over the years. She was an earnest, dependable addition to our staff. She developed friends here at the Portland State Office and when she wasn't working for us, she popped in for chats. In fact, we were looking forward to having her again soon. We were fortunate to have known and worked with her and we all were saddened by her passing. My deepest sympathies for you, her family.
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 10:10 pm:
My prayers are with her surviving family in this there time of need. May God bless you and be with you as you grieve your loss.
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 4:03 pm:
My warmest regards with continued prayer and love. God bless you all.
Bill Winston
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 3:48 pm:
I offer my condolences for your loss. May God grant you comfort
at his time.
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 3:45 pm:
Velda was always someone I could easily talk with and we got to know each other quite well over the past years. She spoke often of her father and always had an interesting anecdote to add to any conversation. She always had that extra twinkle in her eye when anticipating your next reaction. I miss her already. You have my sincere sympathies.
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 3:44 pm:
May God grant you comfort in this time of sorrow
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 3:18 pm:
Velda was a dear friend and faithful letter writer to me for several years. She had a way of saying so much in just a few words. She will be missed. Our condolences to your family in your time of loss.
wrote on March 31, 2015 at 6:53 am:
So sorry to hear of my cousin's death, and so sorry for your loss. She does sound like a kindred spirit, and I wish I had known her better. I'm glad that I'll get to do so in heaven!
wrote on March 30, 2015 at 11:17 pm:
So sorry for your loss. So very sad. Sending healing love.
Love you
Alain
wrote on March 30, 2015 at 8:31 pm:
May your memories of Velda sustain you during this time of loss. Love you!