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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Vera Ellen
Garber
June 19, 1926 – January 21, 2015
Obituary
Vera Ellen (Lais) Garber 1926-2015
Vera Ellen Garber died January 21, 2015 in Woodburn, Oregon. Born in Hubbard to Dan and Ella Lais, Vera lived her entire life in the Hubbard/Whiskey Hill area. She was the 13th of 14 children and gained a great work ethic from growing up during the depression. Vera attended Whiskey Hill and Ninety-one Schools and spent some time at Hesston Academy (Kansas) as a teenager. As a youth Vera picked berries and hops and worked with her siblings on the farm.
Vera married John Garber in 1946 in Hubbard, Oregon, and they were married 59 ½ years before John's passing in 2006. They had eight children: Phyllis Early of Virginia, Paul of Woodburn, John of Aurora, Mary Garber-Saleh of Connecticut, David of Woodburn, Joy Yoder of Lebanon, Ruth Claassen of New Mexica and Richard of Idaho.
Besides her beautiful smile, one of Vera' most enduring characteristics was her giving of time and service to others. She also greatly enjoyed her 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Vera lived her life as a Christian and loved the Lord. She was a lifetime member of Zion Mennonite Church. We rejoice that she has joined her family and loved ones in heaven
A funeral service will be held at Zion Mennonite Church, 6124 S. Whiskey Hill Road, Hubbard, Oregon on Sunday, January 25th at 3 PM. A grave-side service will follow.
Vera Ellen Garber died January 21, 2015 in Woodburn, Oregon. Born in Hubbard to Dan and Ella Lais, Vera lived her entire life in the Hubbard/Whiskey Hill area. She was the 13th of 14 children and gained a great work ethic from growing up during the depression. Vera attended Whiskey Hill and Ninety-one Schools and spent some time at Hesston Academy (Kansas) as a teenager. As a youth Vera picked berries and hops and worked with her siblings on the farm.
Vera married John Garber in 1946 in Hubbard, Oregon, and they were married 59 ½ years before John's passing in 2006. They had eight children: Phyllis Early of Virginia, Paul of Woodburn, John of Aurora, Mary Garber-Saleh of Connecticut, David of Woodburn, Joy Yoder of Lebanon, Ruth Claassen of New Mexica and Richard of Idaho.
Besides her beautiful smile, one of Vera' most enduring characteristics was her giving of time and service to others. She also greatly enjoyed her 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Vera lived her life as a Christian and loved the Lord. She was a lifetime member of Zion Mennonite Church. We rejoice that she has joined her family and loved ones in heaven
A funeral service will be held at Zion Mennonite Church, 6124 S. Whiskey Hill Road, Hubbard, Oregon on Sunday, January 25th at 3 PM. A grave-side service will follow.
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