WEITZEL, Verna Idella

WEITZEL: Verna Idella, 102, of Tavistock passed away peacefully at People Care on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Verna was born on October 15, 1922, the eldest of 4 children, to the late Edward and Laura (Pletsch) Schmidt.

She married Lloyd Philip Weitzel, September 15, 1945. He predeceased her on January 26, 2002. Verna is survived by her two children Keith Weitzel and wife Carol, Lori Ann Schmidt and husband Allan. She was predeceased by her son Laverne Weitzel (Anne) and granddaughter Ashley Weitzel. Sadly, missed by her grandchildren, Ryan (Nicole), Kelly (James), Brandon (Crista) and Devon, great grandchildren McKenna, Cassey and Wesley, sister-in-law Betty Schmidt.

She was predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law Maurice Schmidt (Illa), Robert (Shirley), Bruce.

Verna was a member of Grace United Church in Tavistock where she was a member of the United Church Women and the former Loyalty Bible Class. She farmed alongside Lloyd in South Easthope township until moving into Tavistock in 1983. She was sure to have a large garden whether living on the farm or in Tavistock.

Sincere thank you to all the caring and compassionate staff of People Care Tavistock.

Relatives and friends will be received at the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N. Tavistock on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 1-2pm. Memorial service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00pm. Interment will have taken place in Grace United Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace United Church or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca