Blanche Vehmann's Obituary
Blanche Leone Vehmann, daughter of Gavin “Guy” and Effie Henrietta (Farmer) Clark, was born November 3, 1913, on the family farm near Hartville, Missouri. She departed this life Saturday, January 15, 2011, in Rogersville Care Place, at the age of ninety-seven years, two months and twelve days.
On October 24, 1934, she was united in marriage to Paul Vehmann, and to this union, two sons and three daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul, on March 26, 1993; an infant son, Loren Harlis; and two brothers, Ralph and Fred Clark.
Blanche is survived by her children, Ozella Trivitt and husband, Carroll, of Springfield, MO., Onita Harper and husband, Robert, of Manchester, MO., Valda Williams and husband, Roy, of Springfield, MO., and Carlos Vehmann and wife, Patti, of Springfield, MO.; eight grandchildren, Paul Harper of Jefferson City, Dennis Harper of Columbia, Lorelei Brown of Mountain Grove, Kenda Buehlig of Springfield, Barron Hagerman of Springfield, Sabina Chapman of Monett, Adrienne Pike of Nixa, and Nathan Vehmann of Springfield; eight great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Born in the Little Creek community of Wright County, she attended the Little Creek School. After she and Paul were married they continued to reside in the Hartville area throughout the years operating their farm. In 1997 she moved to Springfield to be near her children.
Blanche accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Springfield, where she sang in the Senior Choir. She centered her life on her family and home.
In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, and raising beautiful flowers, but her true passion was quilting. She made her last quilt in 2009.
Blanche was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; a precious aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments, and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but will live on in our hearts forever.
Funeral services for Blanche L. Vehmann will be Wednesday January 19 at 1:30 pm in Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri, with visitation beginning at noon until service time. Burial will follow in Little Creek Cemetery.
The family has ask for memorials to the samartians Purse,and can be left at the funeral home.
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